All of 18-year-old Kaylin Maggard’s dreams—from scoring the title of National Senior Outstanding Dancer at New York City Dance Alliance Nationals to winning the 2017 Dance Spirit Cover Model Search—are coming true. And to anyone who knows the gorgeous contemporary dancer, that’s no surprise. From the moment the Dance Spirit staff met Kaylin, it was […]
Contemporary Dancer Melanie Moore has come a long way since being named America’s Favorite Dancer on Season 8 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” where she became known for her captivating presence and elegant, fluid moves. In recent years, the 25-year-old has been blowing up Broadway: She originated the role of Peter Pan in […]
Dancers are some of the most resilient people out there—but coming back from a serious injury can test even strongest dancer’s will. American Ballet Theatre corps member Lauren Post has proven up to the challenge. Lauren Post on Instagram: “Heading back home. #nyc, I see you. 📷by @karolinakuras , dress by @leannemarshallofficial #abt #ballet #enpointe […]
Congratulations to Sarah Lane, Calvin Royal III, Christine Shevchenko, and Devon Teuscher! A few minutes ago, it was announced that they’ve all risen to new ranks at American Ballet Theatre here in NYC. Calvin Royal III is now a soloist. After winning numerous scholarships and grants while training, he rose from apprentice to the corps […]
Since the NYC premiere of Alexei Ratmansky’s Whipped Cream at American Ballet Theatre’s spring gala Monday night, the DS editors haven’t stopped talking about its creepy-cute sets and costumes, created by artist Mark Ryden. Well, the obsession is about to get even crazier, because we just heard that Ryden’s artwork for the ballet is now […]
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company members (photo by Karli Cadel) Being the savvy dancers that you all are, you already know it’s a good idea to scope out hot, interesting choreographers, to discover who and what you really like—and what you like…less. Being informed about what’s happening in the dance world will help you choose which […]
Headed to The Big Apple? The endless number of studios, shops, shows and restaurants can seem overwhelming. Let Dance Spirit and a few NYC dance insiders be your guides. Clockwise from top left: Alex Lopez/NYC & Company, Clayton Cotterell/NYC & Company, Alex Lopez/NYC & Company, Joe Buglewicz/NYC & Company, Marley White/NYC & Company, Joe Buglewicz/NYC […]
Jakob Karr (by Joe Toreno) Our July/August issue is here! We’re so excited to present our NYC Issue featuring musical-theater newbies Jakob Karr and Kamille Upshaw. We met up with them in Tempe, AZ, on the route of the Flashdance: The Musical tour, where they posed for photographer Joe Toreno, rocking huge smiles despite the 100 […]