In April 2015, Alyssa Allen found herself in a nearly unprecedented position. It was Vegas Week on Season 12 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” she was a clear favorite for the show’s Top 20—and she respectfully declined the opportunity. In a conversation with judge Nigel Lythgoe, Allen said she strongly believed she should […]
Genessy. Hannahlei. Jensen. Slavik. In a week, one of those dancers will be crowned “America’s Favorite Dancer” (and, in addition to a cool $250,000 prize and a spot in the upcoming live musical Rent, will also earn Dance Spirit‘s December cover). But first, let’s recap what went down on the final jam-packed night of competition. […]
At the start of last night’s episode, we had a Top 20—the number we thought was the goal heading into the live shows. But as we found out last week, this season, the judges actually want a Top 10. So five girls and five guys still had to go. And last night, we started with […]
It’s baaaack! Season 2 of NBC’s “World of Dance” will return to living rooms everywhere on May 29. Also baaaack? Well, judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, and Ne-Yo, and host Jenna Dewan, for starters. But some fan favorites from last season’s stellar cast will also take to the show’s stage again. And they’ll be facing […]
*Updated with L.A. audition date!* Did you do a happy dance when you heard that “So You Think You Can Dance” had been renewed, hoping that Season 15 would be your chance to shine on the small screen? Well, the first step on every “SYT” dancer’s journey is the audition. Here are all the ways […]
These days, dancers are on television more than ever before. From live shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars” to teen sitcoms like “Shake It Up,” flip through your TV lineup and you’ll see dancers in more than just music videos and award shows. But what is it actually […]