Much of Janelle Ginestra’s career has been about helping others shine. She’s dedicated herself to supporting and cheerleading her partner, WilldaBeast Adams; the emerging talents in their dance company, ImmaBEAST; and the countless dancers she inspires at master classes and conventions. Her YouTube channel has become a launching pad for young talents like “Fraternal Twins” […]
Congratulations to the September Cover Model Search Editors’ Choice video winner, Shelby Patterson! Catch her solo by clicking here, and enter the Cover Model Search here!
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.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, My hairline is receding! I know this “ballerina baldness” comes from putting my hair in a tight bun every day. But we’re required […]
After most dancers graduate from The School of American Ballet they have lots of “firsts”: first company contract, first performance with that company, and maybe even first solo role. But 2017 SAB grad Gianna Reisen is experiencing a different kind of “first” during her inaugural year in the professional ballet world: She’s making her first […]
When Yesenia Ayala started taking Joshua Bergasse’s classes at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, she had no idea it would eventually lead to her Broadway debut. After a few classes, Bergasse pulled her aside and asked her to send him a resumé and headshot. That soon led to dancing in Bombshell: In Concert, […]
Cartier doesn’t just make elegant jewelry. They also make elegant commercials that will have you and your dance friends double-tapping their ballet inspired Instagram ad. The 15-second teaser depicts a dancer in an empty theater, showing off her goal-worthy extension and sky-high saut de chats. The metallic leotard and freestyle routine give a modern twist […]
J.Crew’s putting a whole new spin on its brand —literally. The popular clothing line’s inspired ad campaign has a group of cute male models showing off their best moves in a series of playful dance battles. When we saw one of those models throw down the gauntlet with a rather impressive series of chaîné turns, […]
We’re thrilled for our Cover Model Search winner Kaylin Maggard—but we also love our two runners-up, Haley Hartsfield and Michelle Quiner! We talked to Michelle about how life has changed since her NYC visit for the contest. What have you been up to since your trip to NYC? I went to the Youth American Grand […]