Tag: siblings

"Despacito" Prompts Girl's Spontaneous Dancing Fits

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s dance inducing hit, “Despacito,” is so catchy it should probably come with a disclaimer that warns people of an uncontrollable itch to tap your feet or bob your head. Some might even feel inclined to go all out and break it down. Niana Guerrero is a prime example of “Despacito’s” […]

Dear Katie: My Dance Teachers Like My Sister Better Than Me!

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 older sister is also a dancer, and we train at the same studio. Sometimes it’s great, but it can also be awful. […]

Dancing with My Double

Six sets of identical twins share the joys and challenges of taking on the dance world two at a time. Leigh-Ann (left) and Sara Esty backstage during The Nutcracker (courtesy Sara Esty) Sara , soloist, & Leigh-Ann Esty, corps de ballet, Miami City Ballet Age: 27 Do you have the same strengths in the studio? […]