Nia Sioux has been entertaining audiences with her fab dance skills since 2011, when "Dance Moms" first aired. Now, two music videos and an acting gig (on the daytime TV series "The Bold and the Beautiful" ), later Sioux is proving that...
It's pretty much undeniable that today's social-media-obsessed culture expects you to build your brand online—even as you're still building your skills in the studio. The positives of gaining exposure as a student are obvious, and...
Which plays left you speechless? Which dancers swept you off your feet? Who got you giggling? Nominate your favourite stage show of the year If you’re having trouble using the form, click here . Read terms of service here . Continue...
Know your strengths and eat boiled eggs … how do a musical-theatre star, a ballerina and an opera singer cope with the demands of their roles – and what we can we learn from them? The lights dim in the theatre. You try to lose yourself...
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater recently hosted their first Choreography Unlocked Festival, where artists in the business of creating dance gathered to immerse themselves in workshops, performances, and panel discussions. Young...
Congratulations to the November Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Diego Pasillas! Catch his solo below, and enter the Cover Model Search here ! The Violent Man www.youtube.com
For some high school students, the thrill of dancing away from home doesn't end when the summer is over. In fact, those who attend residential performing arts high schools live in dorms, work with esteemed guest artists and faculty, and...
Showstopper sees all different dancers from across the world at their dance competitions. They understand sometimes it can hard to know how to stand out among the 100s of dancers that perform on their stages. With some of the most...
We're nearing the end of "Dancing with the Stars: Juniors" and we're more than a little sad about that. But as the end of the competition nears, the dancing has been taken to the next level. The technique is pretty close to perfect and...
From ‘successful disaster’ shows to explosive dance works and controversial advertising – the late artist’s career was a wonderful piece of performance art One of my favourite works by Robert Morris appears to be nothing more than a...
Sadler’s Wells, London GöteborgsOperans Danskompani paired the sculptor with choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui for this thrilling piece exploring how we mould and remould ourselves Sculptor Antony Gormley is credited as the designer of...
It's a cliché because it's true. Doctors in the United Kingdom will soon be able to prescribe dance classes or other artistic experiences to patients suffering anything from mental health struggles to lung conditions, according to The...
Royal Opera House, London Alastair Marriott’s new work underlines the difficulties of translating the horrors of trench warfare into dance Last week the Royal Ballet presented a triple bill , opening with a new one-act work, Alastair...
From traditional classic The Nutcracker to sparkling celebrations of Dolly Parton, here are the best festive theatre, dance, singalong and carols this year Continue reading...
As dancers, we're a group of super-passionate people. And because of that, we can sometimes snap when people judge us unfairly or do something we just can't stand. Here are 10 things that make all dancers really angry. When a Commercial...
This Louise Apparel leotard is as cute as it is comfortable. And since Louise Apparel knows that each dancer's body is different, they customize their leotards to the measurements and needs of each dancer. Enter below for your chance to...
17-year-old Autumn Miller is one of our (and over 900 thousand other fans') favorite dancers to follow on Instagram, where her bubbly posts include insane turning combinations, beautiful dance shots, and adorable family snaps. Turns out...
You don't know the true meaning of "holiday spirit" until you've watched the Radio City Rockettes and Ciara co-teach a dance class. We hold this truth to be self-evident: The world-famous Rockettes and R&B/pop star and pretty darn good...
He pioneered a style of radical simplification and wrote influential essays about it. But he also restlessly went beyond it, taking in performance, earthworks and more.
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, I can't stop looking at...
If you've ever seen Disney Channel's "Coop & Cami Ask the World," you know 13-year-old Ruby Rose Turner can bust a move. And having appeared on "Dancing with the Stars", we're certain Ruby has a lot more moves that are just waiting to be...
Contemporary dancer Chantel Aguirre's powerful presence and regal, fluid movement can enchant audiences in seconds—and have helped make her a commercial-world icon. The Santa Cruz, CA, native started dancing at age 2 at her mother's...
The holidays are just around the corner and that means it's time to get your wish lists finalized. And while we have no doubt that stylish leos and cozy warm-ups will find their way onto your list, we think you'll want to consider adding...
Sadler’s Wells, London Choreographers Sébastien Ramirez and Honji Wang interpret a pained but pretty soundtrack of electro-chill loops The themes of mortality and loss in Nitin Sawhney ’s 2015 album Dystopian Dream, inspired by the death...
For contemporary dancer Jaxon Willard, having over 57,000 followers on Instagram comes with the territory of being a top contestant on "World of Dance" last season. The 17-year-old American Fork, UT, native watched as tons of fans...
The Dance Magazine Awards are almost here. As we look forward to the celebration on Monday night, we're sharing an excerpt from the program—a letter written by our CEO Frederic Seegal: The 61st year of the Dance Magazine Awards...
Three shows in London, New York and Los Angeles will be live-streamed in April, on what would have been the choreographer’s 100th birthday Seventy-five dancers are to perform a total of 300 solos created by Merce Cunningham in an event...
Dystopian Dream, created by composer Nitin Sawhney and based on his 2015 album, has been co-devised with choreographers Honji Wang and Sébastien Ramirez. Take a closer look at this fusion of dance, theatre and music Continue reading...
It's #GivingTuesday, and people around the world are giving back. So how can you? Check out how these organizations that are making a difference—one dance move at a time. Movement Exchange Movement Exchange is an organization that...
Nothing kicks off the holiday season quite like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. From boppin' elves to singing Christmas trees, the parade is one to watch—and definitely one to dance in. Every year, the famed Spirit of America Dance...
Dame Darcey Bussell has pronounced that boys are now less inhibited on the dancefloor than girls. Time to unstiffen our upper lips and start flossing Boys are less inhibited on the dancefloor than girls nowadays, according to Strictly...
Your biscuits aren't the only things that take a beating during Nutcracker season—your (constantly sprayed, straightened, curled, and gelled) hair does, too. And while using heat tools and products is inevitable, there are plenty of ways...
Rennie Harris made the two-act “Lazarus” for Ailey’s company, saying of Ailey: “He’s still affecting folk: black, brown, white, indifferent, whatever.”
Just when you thought it was safe to stop shopping... Heading back to the studio after the food-filled relaxation of Turkey Day weekend is always tough. Thank goodness, then, that Cyber Monday is here to make heading back to class feel...
Did you know that, right now, there's a big party happening in your gastrointestinal tract, with billions of bacteria? It's known as your microbiome, and it's filled with both healthy and unhealthy bacteria, including probiotics—a...
This week on "Dancing with the Stars: Juniors" the five remaining couples showed off their dancing chops as they time traveled to different decades and performed the signature dance styles of each era. These little dancing machines...
Sadler’s Wells, London Curated by Khan, this celebration of classical Indian music dips into dance forms boasting symmetry, balance and beauty Hands and faces are two sorely underused body parts in western dance, often an afterthought to...
If you think you know this classic holiday bop, prepare to think again. Mariah Carey 's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is many wonderful things. It's a terrific up-tempo tune for bellowing in the car with your dance friends on the way...
The Place, London In puncturing the pomp of a wedding day, Didy Veldman also spotlights the biggest debate in ballet today In her new work The Knot , the Dutch choreographer Didy Veldman and her company, Umanoove , turn a sceptical eye...
Natalie Reid's precise technique and bubbly personality have earned her veteran status with the Radio City Rockettes—this is her eighth season! A Seattle, WA, native, Reid attended Chapman University, majoring in public relations and...