They’re here! They’re here! The Olympics are FINALLY HERE! OK, yes, fine, the Sochi Games officially started yesterday. But tonight we’ll get to see the splendiferous opening ceremony. And that makes it all so much more official. The ceremony is also an opportunity for some pretty serious dancing. (NBC: Let’s actually air the dancing this […]
Congratulations to Gabby Douglas! Watching the amazing “flying squirrel” win Olympic gold in the women’s all-around gymnastics competition yesterday was an incredible thrill—especially since Gabby, with her megawatt smile, is such an easy person to root for. (Congrats are also in order for teammate Aly Raisman, whose solid performance brought her this close to the […]
It’s easy to forget how lucky we are to pursue dance at all, let alone in the beautifully equipped studios that many of us call home. But for many aspiring dancers around the world—especially in communities plagued by violence—resources are few and far between. As the Rio Olympics wind down, we’ve had plenty of time […]
The 2016 Rio Olympic Games officially came to an end last night, but the super-fun closing ceremonies sent them off in style. The best part? Despite the pouring rain (Rio de Janeiro‘s Maracana Stadium is open-air, leaving everyone exposed to the elements), the night was essentially a massive Carnival–samba party. The entire stadium (athletes and […]
Yesterday, we said goodbye to what was perhaps the most dance-tastic Olympics of all time. And just like the somewhat cute (and somewhat creepy) Sochi Bear, we feel like shedding a single tear: (via thebiglead.com) Mmk, we’re done moping, we promise. Now let’s talk about last night’s closing ceremony. Just like the ceremony that opened […]
What do Kristi Yamaguchi and Evan Lysacek have in common? Let’s see: They’re both American figure skaters. They’ve both won an Olympic gold medal for their performance in singles (Yamaguchi in 1992 and Lysacek in 2010). They’re both currently enjoying a pressure-free visit to Sochi… Oh, and they both beasted “Dancing with the Stars.” Yamaguchi took home the […]
You’ve just finished a performance that you’re extremely proud of—a Nationals-winning solo, your senior recital, your first time dancing Sugar Plum Fairy, etc. You can’t wait to get your hands on the performance photos, to see just how stellar you looked. But then, when you finally get them, they end up looking something like this: […]
We are obviously partial to any Olympic sport with “dance” in its name—which means we’re always eager to watch ice dancing. First of all, ice dancers are beautiful movers and performers, which, yay. And despite the extreme difficulty of what they do, the fact that they don’t have to include any oh-my-god-please-don’t-die throws and jumps […]