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Hollywood's Favorite Tap Duo, Kelsey McCowan and Caley Carr, Talk Dance Role Models and Embarrassing Moments Onstage

Tap duo Kelsey McCowan and Caley Carr have been blowing up Hollywood with their classic, sophisticated tap moves. McCowan recorded the tap sounds for the film La La Land, choreographed all of Derek Hough’s recent tap performances (one of which was nominated for an Emmy), and privately coached Bette Midler for her Tony Award–winning performance […]

Dear Katie: I Can't Find the Perfect Pair of Pointe Shoes!

In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.comfor a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I can’t find the pointe shoe that’s right for me! I’ve been on pointe for almost three years now, and I’ve tried all kinds […]

The Eight Ballet Dogs You Need to Follow on Instagram

You’re probably already following your favorite dancers on Instagram, but did you know that you can follow many of their dogs, too? We rounded up some of our favorite dog-centered accounts and hashtags to keep you pawsitively entertained (sorry, we can’t help ourselves). Read more at pointemagazine.com!

You Should Know 12-Year-Old Contemporary Dynamo Kalea Hidalgo

Kalea (pronounced kah-LAY-uh) Hidalgo knows how to move. Her decisive, dynamic dancing commands the stage: She gobbles up space so confidently it’s hard to believe you’re watching a mere tween. Unsurprisingly, that presence and power have started turning heads in a serious way. Not only did Talia Favia choreograph one of her solos in 2017, […]

The Speed Trap: How To Stop Rushing the Music

You rehearse your group routine to perfection, but when the big performance rolls around, everyone turns into speed demons. It’s the runaway-train effect—and it only takes one loud tapper, or zippy turner, to throw the whole group off the music. While nerves and excitement are partly to blame, the ability to keep to tempo begins […]

This Music Video Is Simple Perfection

Sure, we love a good over-the-top music video. But sometimes it’s refreshing to find one that goes back to basics. And that’s why we’re obsessed with Grace VanderWaal’s new music video, “Moonlight.” Relying solely on the song’s unique sound and some phenomenal choreography by Kristin McQuaid (whose work has appeared on “So You Think You […]