Tag: nationals

Cutting Footloose at the 2014 Dance Awards

Dance Spirit‘s January cover girl, Sophia Lucia, on the red carpet before the Dance Awards in NYC (photo via @sophialucia5678) Chock full of utterly amazing dance talent, silly jokes and wild choreography, the 2014 Dance Awards closed out its NYC event last night at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The three-and-a-half-hour celebration really had it all—from spectacular […]

Nationals Lookbook

After last year, we thought Nationals couldn’t get any better. But this summer you all out-performed, out-costumed and out-techniqued yourselves. Take a look at these gorgeous photos of your favorite trends. And don’t be surprised if you spot yourself.

Good Luck, Dance Teamers!

The BYU Cougarettes after winning the 2012 Division IA Hip Hop Championship with a score of 9.984! This week, dance teams from across the country will head to Daytona Beach, FL, to compete at the 2013 National Dance Alliance Collegiate Dance Team Championship. They’ve been rehearsing like crazy for months and will finally get to […]

Ready, Set, Nationals!

Dancers perform at New York City Dance Alliance Nationals in NYC (PROPIX/NYCDA) The week leading up to Nationals can be nerve-racking. You’re about to perform in front of an audience of peers from across the country—not to mention that panel of industry-expert judges! So how can you make sure you’re ready to compete, without psyching […]

School Buzz: The 2010 Future Star Award Winners

DS traveled all over the country this summer to see you shine at Nationals. Meet this year’s winners of the Dance Spirit Future Star Award. Congrats, dancers! Katie Ann Martinez Patricia Penenori Dance Center, Miami, FL American Dance Awards, Orlando, FL Cara Zeph Patricia Ann Dance Studio, Dunedin, FL DANCEAMERICA, Orlando, FL Aimee Otte Southern […]