Author Archives: Rachel Zar

About Rachel Zar

Rachel Zar is Dance Spirit's managing editor.

“Dance Moms: Guess Who’s Back?” Recap

Posted on Jul 25, 2012 by .
The girls go wild over senior dancer Nick.

This week on “Dance Moms”: Jill and Kendall came back, and Abby dealt with it surprisingly well—until Jill started being … Continue reading →

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“Dance Moms: Worst Birthday Party Ever!” Recap

Posted on Jul 18, 2012 by .
Chloe or the "Little Forest Stranger" rocked it this week!

Some fun times on “Dance Moms” this week— and some not so fun times. Payton’s back (ugh, so much unnecessary … Continue reading →

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“Dance Moms: How Do You Like Them Apples?” Recap

Posted on Jul 11, 2012 by .
Paige rocked that stage.

Let me be the first to say that going two weeks without any new Abby Lee Dance Company footage was … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Newsies

Posted on Jul 1, 2012 by .
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Kyle Hanagami

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
Photos by Michael Chevas for the book Your Shadow/Courtesy Jacob Jonas

When Kyle Hanagami dances, it’s as if the music were specifically designed for him. Every sound is accentuated with a … Continue reading →

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The Dirt with Karla Puno Garcia

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
The Addams ancestors. Karla is in the center, dressed as a Native American. (Jeremy Daniel, courtesy Type A Marketing)

Karla Puno Garcia is one seriously versatile performer. Dubbed a contemporary dancer on Season 5 of “So You Think You Can … Continue reading →

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