35. A Grand Ball in France
Sidney takes time away from Hair pre-production to take a vacation in France, where his family friends have a grand ball with lavish food and dancing. The post 35. A Grand Ball in France appeared first...
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Sidney takes class at Broadway Dance Center with Josh Bergasse, whose challenging classes he credits for turning him into the dancer he is today. The post 40. Get Your Spirit Soaring appeared first on...
View Article45. The Artist’s War Cry
Sidney has a rehearsal for Hair in Woodstock, NY, quickly preparing to bring his naturalistic take on the musical to the stage. The post 45. The Artist’s War Cry appeared first on Dance212.
View Article47. I’ve Got Life!
Act 1 of Hair is performed at the Woodstock Playhouse, and Sidney can’t help but be pleased with the exuberance and joy that his cast fills the entire theater with. The post 47. I’ve Got Life! appeared...
View Article56. Making It Worth It
Sidney is overjoyed as he wraps up Act 2 of Hair, then gives us his parting words as he prepares for a life of directing, choreographing, and always dancing. The post 56. Making It Worth It appeared...
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Sean Lew's New Film is Bound to Leave You Speechless
If you know Sean Lew (and let's be real—you should), you know that he pours his heart and soul into his craft. Born a star, Lew has danced alongside artists like Sia and Janet Jackson, choreographed...
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Celebrating Black Futures Month: 4 Up-and-Coming Black Dancers Making History...
Throughout the month of February, many Americans celebrate Black History Month, a period of the year dedicated to honoring the contributions of Black figures to American culture and society.The...
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5 Dancers Share What It's Really Like to Return to Competitions Right Now
For the first time since the coronavirus hit the U.S., competitions and conventions are meeting in-person once again (brimming with safety precautions, of course), and dancers couldn't be more...
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Nominate an Educator for a Dance Teacher Award!
Know any extraordinary dance educators? (We're guessing the answer is yes.)Nominate them for a Dance Teacher Award! Every year, our sister magazine, Dance Teacher, recognizes excellence in teaching by...
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Meet MDC3: The "World of Dance" Winners Who Defied the Odds
In March 2020, the same day the "World of Dance" cast got word that production would be shutting down due to a global pandemic, MDC3 artists Madison (Madi) Smith, Diego Pasillas and Emma Mather stood...
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Hannah Webb is Your February Cover Model Search Editors' Choice Winner
Congrats to the February Cover Model Search Editors' Choice video winner, Hannah Webb! Catch her solo below, and make sure to enter the Cover Model Search here.Hannah Webb, "Don't Worry"
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Here Are the "25 to Watch" Dancers You Should Be Following on Social Media
Every year, our pals over at Dance Magazine release their "25 to Watch" list, a definitive roundup of the rising stars in the dance industry. And of course, at Dance Spirit, there's nothing we love...
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8 Songs to Retire from Your Dance Competition Playlist
Many dancers are starting to return to competition stages following a pandemic-related hiatus. And we're hoping that maybe this break from the usual competition routine can offer a fresh start when it...
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How 5 Broadway Dancers are Coping with the COVID-versary
It's been one year since Broadway's shutdown, and many of us in the arts community are sitting with devastating loss and a still-uncertain future. Most Broadway performers have spent the past year...
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5 Pro Dancers Reflect on Their Pandemic Silver Linings
March marks one year since the official start of pandemic-related closures, and many are looking forward to a healthy and (hopefully) vaccinated 2021. That's especially true for the dance community,...
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AMDA’s Dance Theatre Program Is the Launch Pad for Your Bicoastal Career
When veteran performers talk about the moment their careers took off, their stories usually all have three things in common: They had the right skills, knew the right people, and were in the right...
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Meet the Choreographic Minds Behind the "Bridgerton" TikTok Musical
ICYMI, TikTok is taking over Broadway. Not literally—you shouldn't expect to see dancers on the Great White Way doing the Renegade or the Woah anytime soon. But the app has proven to be an amazing...
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Why It's the Right Time to Revisit the Movie "Tap"
Dance films and series are all the rage these days. But the trend didn't appear out of thin air. In fact, the current obsession is built on decades of great dance movies. And right now—while you're...
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6 Things Dancers Can't Believe They Miss(ed) About Dance Conventions
After a long pandemic hiatus, some dance competitions and conventions are open once again—albeit with stringent COVID protocols in place. And even as many dancers have returned to the convention...
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How to Audition on Video: From Setting Up Your Space to Uploading Your...
It's no surprise that auditions have gone virtual. Missed are the days of crowded hallways lined with dancers vying for room to warm up, anticipation and adrenaline in the air (along with those final...
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