Author Archives: Rachel Zar

About Rachel Zar

Rachel Zar is Dance Spirit's managing editor.

Photo Gallery: Newsies

Posted on Jul 1, 2012 by .
Newsies Featured
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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 →

Posted in Who's Hot, You Should Know

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 →

Posted in The Dirt, Who's Hot

Behind-the-Scenes Video with the Newsies Boys!

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
Newsies Video

Few things excite us more in the Dance Spirit office than Newsies on Broadway. Seriously, we’re obsessed. Which was why … Continue reading →

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Meet the Cast of “Dance212: Spring Session”

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
Victoria Grempel (Photo by Eduardo Patino)

Want the scoop on what it’s really like to be a dancer in the Big Apple? You’re in luck, because … Continue reading →

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“Dance Moms: Maddie Has a Secret” Recap

Posted on Jun 27, 2012 by .
Maddie stole the show this week. (Photo by Scott Gries/Lifetime Television © 2011)

The drama’s certainly heating up on Dance Moms. Last week, we had rumors of Maddie cheating, and the week before, … Continue reading →

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