Author Archives: Rachel Zar

About Rachel Zar

Rachel Zar is Dance Spirit's managing editor.

“I’m Gay”/”I’m Straight”

Posted on Jan 9, 2013 by .
Gay_Straight

Brandon Cournay and Kyle Robinson are pretty similar. They both grew up in small towns, moved to NYC to attend … Continue reading →

Posted in New Stories We Love, Off the Record, Who's Hot

“Dance Moms: Out With the Old, In With the New” Recap

Posted on Jan 9, 2013 by .
The new Abby Lee Dance Company for now: (L to R) Bella, Kaeli, Sophia and Ally.

It’s official, times are a-changin’ on “Dance Moms” this week. New moms, new dancers, new rival studios—it’s getting a little … Continue reading →

Posted in News

How do you spend free time at the studio between classes?

Posted on Jan 9, 2013 by .
Posted in Poll

13 Ways to Make 2013 Your Best Year Yet

Posted on Jan 9, 2013 by .
Zoey_Featured

What’s your dance goal for 2013? Whether it’s finally nailing a quadruple pirouette, making your studio’s senior competition team or … Continue reading →

Posted in New Stories We Love

“Dance Moms: The Beginning of the End” Recap

Posted on Jan 2, 2013 by .
The new Abby Lee Dance Company... at least for now.

Say what you will about “Dance Moms” (After blogging about it for several years now, I’m pretty sure I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on The Brooklynettes

Posted on Dec 30, 2012 by .
The Brooklynettes clearly have a lot more going for them than a clever name. (Dina Litovsky/New York Magazine)

When the New Jersey Nets moved to Brooklyn this year, they changed more than just their zip code. They also … Continue reading →

Posted in News