With #SocialDisDancing still very much in place, it’s a challenge for dance partners to perform safely, and even harder to perform safely together. But Broadway’s Cory Lingner may have found the solution—on TikTok. He’s using the app to tap alongside some of the most iconic movie stars, including Gene Kelly, Gregory Hines, Ann Miller and […]
In a year that has been especially tough on the dance world, TikTok has been a welcome distraction. The app, in all its dance-y, super-woke, and, often, delightfully cringe-y (ahem, #DixieDAmelioOneWholeDay) glory, gave us the content we needed: An escape from the ballooning insanity we’re still trudging through today. (We’re almost there, folx!) To celebrate […]
Traditional Irish dance has changed beyond recognition in recent years. And in 2020, there’s a new revolution taking place, as Irish dancing has become an unlikely champion on TikTok. “When people think of Irish dancing, they tend to picture the basic curly wigs and dresses from the olden days,” Irish dancer (and TikToker) Mary Papageorge […]
The queer community has found a new home on TikTok. Although not without its downsides—trolls seem to find their way onto every social media platform—many users who identify as LGBTQ+ are finding support on the app, which has opened up space for them to present their identities in a way that feels authentic. For dancers, […]
Niana Guerrero is only 14, but she already boasts 12.6 million TikTok followers—the kind of internet fanbase most people twice her age can only dream of. Of course, keeping up with her millions (and millions, and millions) of fans isn’t easy. We spent a day with Niana to see what it really takes to be […]
Instagram’s latest video feature—Reels—has been rolled out to users over the past month and is now finally available to all. Similar to TikTok, the app’s new feature allows you to create short videos to showcase your skills, whatever they may be. And for us, of course, that means dancing. Despite that, the two apps feel […]
Well, there goes another hour spent watching the Hatala sisters on TikTok. It’s easy to get lost in the feeds of Taylor and Reese Hatala, thanks to their mix of serious dance talent, endearing silliness, and knack for eye-catching short-form choreography. Seventeen-year-old Taylor and 14-year-old Reese are popping, wiggling, and throwing major face as skillfully […]