Almost two years ago, Destiny Wimpye shared her goals and dreams with Dance Spirit readers, and left us with this quote: “Following your dreams is definitely difficult, especially if you’re a ballet dancer of color. You have to work twice as hard, but hard work always pays off!” Who could have guessed that right now—yes, […]
We’re all spending a lot more time on social media these days, whether that means aimless scrolling, taking advantage of the plethora of class and workout options streamed direct to your living room, or leading classes yourself. But the deluge of at-home dance footage has resulted in the unexpected collision of two of our favorite […]
For dancers, summer is synonymous with summer intensives—weeks-long programs filled with classes, rehearsals, and cross-training. And today, many dancers are trying to cram as much as possible into their warm-weather “breaks” by enrolling in two, three, even four intensives over the course of a single summer. But while dancing literally all summer might sound like […]
Ask any professional dancer about their dressing room, and they’ll likely refer to it as a home away from home. Stocked with all the essentials and adorned with good-luck charms and photos, dressing rooms are where so many pre- and postshow memories are made. We had three pros—a ballerina, a Broadway dancer, and a dancer […]
Recently, there’s been a noticeable push for more education and support surrounding mental illness. And while every industry can benefit from this shift, it’s especially overdue in the dance world. “We need to get rid of the stigma,” says Nadine Kaslow, a psychologist who works with the dancers of Atlanta Ballet. “The fact is, when […]
If there’s one thing that’s better than witnessing The Nutcracker from the audience, it’s getting an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into the production. Luckily, Pacific Northwest Ballet agrees with this sentiment—the company just released an amazing video offering a peek backstage. Led by PNB dancer Elle Macy (who was preparing to dance […]
Let’s face it. Dancers just do things differently. We can never walk down a grocery aisle—we have to tap. We can never simply pick something up we’ve dropped—without going into a penché. But it’s not a bad thing. We love all the ways that dance bleeds into our daily lives. Turns out the pros aren’t […]
With her endless limbs and regal bearing, Amanda Morgan is an arresting presence onstage. Born in Tacoma, WA, Morgan studied at Dance Theatre Northwest and Pacific Northwest Ballet School, and attended summer courses at Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Boston Ballet School, and the School of American Ballet. In 2016, Morgan was offered an apprenticeship with […]