Author Archives: Rachel Zar

About Rachel Zar

Rachel Zar is Dance Spirit's managing editor.

Taking the Leap

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 by .
Dance Spirit. 16 Beaver Studio 11/13/12. Credit Photo: Erin Baiano

Few things wow an audience like an explosive side leap. But before you bust out this move in your next … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Jazz

Who do you think deserves to be on top of the “Dance Moms” pyramid?

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 by .
Posted in Poll

Spider-Man Goes Above and Beyond

Posted on Feb 10, 2013 by .
Because everybody deserves to see Spidey in action (photo by Joan Marcus)

I didn’t think it was possible for me to love Broadway more than I already do. I was wrong. Why? … Continue reading →

Posted in News

The Dirt with Laura Osnes

Posted on Feb 7, 2013 by .
With The Prince, Santino Fontana (Jenny Anderson/Broadway.com)

Laura Osnes’ Broadway career got off to an unusual start. Instead of going through the standard cattle-call audition process, she … Continue reading →

Posted in The Dirt, Who's Hot

10 Things You Never Knew About Cirque du Soleil

Posted on Feb 7, 2013 by .
The cast of Mystère (by Matt Beard)

Cirque du Soleil isn’t your grandmother’s circus. It’s sleek, sophisticated and sometimes a little scary. Every scene is a production … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

“Dance Moms: Boys Are Cuties, Girls Have Cooties” Recap

Posted on Feb 6, 2013 by .
Can your kids break dance like this, Abby? I didn't think so.

What happened on this week’s episode of “Dance Moms”? As expected, it was an emotional rollercoaster. Here are my top … Continue reading →

Posted in News