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#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: “Big Will” Simmons

In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own. Fourth in our series: Will Simmons. Be sure to check dancespirit.com throughout February to meet more dancers who embody Black excellence in dance and in life. #BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow No matter […]

Intern at Dance Spirit This Summer!

Are you a college student curious about what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite magazine? You’re in luck—because Dance Spirit is searching for an editorial intern for summer 2020! We’ll be accepting applications through March 1. Internships pay an hourly stipend and require a minimum two-day-a-week, onsite commitment in our NYC office from […]

Meet Round 2 of This Year's Future Star Award Winners

Dance Spirit is thrilled to announce our 2019 Future Star winners! Every year, DS partners with competitions to recognize dancers with exceptional presence and ability, and this year, you all delivered in full force. Isabel Zukowski DRC/Dance Snaps, courtesy Isabel Age 11 Cathy Taylor School of Dance, Auburn, MA Turn It Up Dance Challenge, Ocean […]

Meet Round 1 of This Year's Future Star Award Winners

Dance Spirit is thrilled to announce our 2019 Future Star winners! Every year, DS partners with competitions to recognize dancers with exceptional presence and ability, and this year, you all delivered in full force. Francine Chabot, courtesy Abigail Abigail Teal Age 9 Oceanway School of Dance and Performing Arts, Jacksonville, FL Fluid Nationals, Phoenix, AZ […]

Behind the Scenes with Comp Star Madison Brown

14-year-old phenom Madison Brown excels in both ballet and contemporary—and we’re talking a wins-basically-every-competition-she-enters level of excellence. How does she do it? Read her Summer 2019 cover story, here on dancespirit.com, to find out.