2013 Issues

May / June

Who Run the World? Beyoncé's Girls!
Meet the eight women who are holding it down with "Baddie Bey."

"If I Were a Boy..."
Amidst the pack of ladies onstage with Beyoncé are Larry and Laurent Bourgeois—known as “Les Twins."

The Get-a-Clue Guide to Dance Auditions
A handy guide to 10 things that come up at every tryout.

Dancing on a Budget
What can you do if your family can't afford dance classes?

Lights, Camera, Action!
Channel your favorite pop stars in must-have re-creations of iconic music-video looks.

April

Practice Makes Perfect
How the Floyd Central Dazzlers became the winningest dance team in high school history.

The Worst Advice I've Ever Received
As these pros know, some tips are more harmful than helpful.

I Was a Back-Row Dancer
She wasn't the star of her studio, but that didn't keep Nicole Carol Schuman from having an amazing professional career.

Pain in the...
Four common dancer injuries and how to prevent them.

Spring into Style
Members of the Floyd Central Dazzlers show off flashy dance team looks.

March

The Brave Ballerina
Alys Shee is taking charge of her career, one fouetté at a time.

Am I Ready for Pointe?
Signs that you're prepared for the big transition.

Battling Body Dysmorphia
For dancers with body dysmorphic disorder, reality doesn't match what they see in the mirror.

Convention 101
Everything you need to know before attending your first dance convention.

Classically Captivating
Wow the audience in these stunning black and white ballet costumes.

February

The Spitfire
Complexions Contemporary Ballet's Samantha Figgins is strutting her way into the spotlight

Kiss and Tell
Dancers dish about their first smooches in the spotlight.

Limp Biscuits
Can "bad" feet be fixed?

Standout Style
Broadway vet and "So You Think You Can Dance" alum Ariana Debose shares her go-to audition looks.

Jobs Galore!
Dance Spirit's 2013 audition guide

January

The Assistants
Ryan Ramirez and Chaz Buzan on what it's like to work with Mia Michaels

"Be open to where life takes you. Follow your instincts."
Mia Michaels, up close and personal

13 Ways to Make 2013 Your Best Year Yet
Dancers share their advice for achieving success.

Strictly Ballroom
Jaw-dropping ballroom costumes inspired by some of our favorite "Dancing with the Stars" ensembles

Dance Spirit's Summer Study Guide
223 programs to choose from

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