A Nappytabs Baby!
Posted on Jan 27, 2012 by

You can only imagine our excitement this morning when we saw this:                         Congratulations, Tabitha and Napoleon! We couldn’t be happier for them. And let’s be honest, this kid … Continue reading →

 What’s Happening At Dance Spirit
Posted on Jan 27, 2012 by

There’s never a dull day at the Dance Spirit office — we’re always running around like dancers during a backstage quick-change With 2011 behind us, the new year is off to an exceptionally busy start. We’re moving, shaking, shimmying and … Continue reading →

 Inside “SYTYCD” Season 9 Auditions
Posted on Jan 25, 2012 by

For the past two days, DS managing editor Rachel Zar and I have been behind the scenes at the NYC auditions for Season 9 of “So You Think You Can Dance.” If you thought the competition was tough last year, … Continue reading →

 Advice from the Fantastic Allegra Kent
Posted on Jan 24, 2012 by

This afternoon, New York City Ballet legend Allegra Kent, one of my idols, stopped by the DanceMedia offices. Once I’d finished hyperventilating with excitement—seriously, this is the ballerina who fascinated George Balanchine throughout the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, and inspired … Continue reading →
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Keltie Colleen’s DS Blog: HALE jewelry
Posted on Dec 19, 2011 by

I want to introduce you to my friend, Kelsey Nagie. Just like me, Kelsey is a dancer! She has a BA in dance from California State University at Sacramento and most recently signed with DDO Artists Agency for dance representation in … Continue reading →
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Posted 52 days ago

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Lasting Impressions
Posted 95 days ago

Think fouettés are the key to a judge’s heart? Think again. While judges love strong technique, tricks aren’t what they remember in the long run. Instead, creativity, performance quality and…

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Imagine that you’re in ballet class, working on your triple pirouettes. As your teacher watches you and gives you pointers, you look in the mirror and catch a glimpse of…

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