Tag: choreography

Meet the Dancing Robot That Can Break It Down to Beyoncé

Oh hey, nothing to see here, just a robot that can shake its mechanical booty in time to some of our fave dance songs. We are 😵. Created by ETH Zurich, a university in Switzerland, the robot, which goes by ANYmal, is programmed to analyze the speed and nuances of different music and then dance […]

Tips for Choreographing Your First Dance in College

Even if you’ve choreographed tons in high school, having your work seen—and critiqued—by professors and peers for the first time can be more than a little intimidating. So DS asked those who’ve been there how you can feel confident and creative throughout your first collegiate choreographic experience. Getting Started Chances are, the first dance you’ll […]

Spike Jonze's Apple Ad Starring FKA Twigs Is Psychedelic Dance Heaven

We’re no strangers to Spike Jonze’s delightfully dancy ads. But the brilliant director’s newest video, a promotion for Apple’s HomePod, could be his best yet—in no small part because it features the impressive dance skills of the equally brilliant FKA twigs. (Fun fact: twigs was a backup dancer for the likes of Kylie Minogue and […]

7 Things You Should Know About Jerome Robbins and His Legacy

Dancer and choreographer Jerome Robbins was undeniably one of the most important figures in American dance—and he would have been 100 years old this year. In honor of Robbins’ centenary, here are a few things you should know about the legend. • Robbins attended New York University in 1935, intending to study either chemistry or […]

And the Dance Spirit Award for Best Movie Choreography of 2017 Goes To…

Nope, there’s still no Oscar for Best Choreography—but thanks to your votes, we now get to reveal the winner of our own Dance Spirit award for best cinematic choreography of 2017. Though we’re big fans of all four of the nominated choreographers, and think each one deserves to be acknowledged for their contributions to some […]

Where Choreographer Molly Long Finds Inspiration

Molly Long is the rare prodigy who grew up to be even more brilliant. At the ripe old age of 16, Long (now 25) took charge of the minis at her home studio, Dance Precisions, in Southern California, leading the team to big wins at Nationals. It wasn’t long before she was traveling the country […]

What It Takes to Be a Musical's Dance Captain

Once a Broadway show officially opens, most choreographers direct their attention to a new project, and in high school productions, frequently the choreographer can’t be present during the entire rehearsal process. That’s where the dance captain comes in: Their job is to maintain the integrity of a show’s choreo as originally set by the choreographer. […]