It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month, a period observed from September 15 to October 15 that recognizes the contributions of Latinx and Hispanic communities to American culture. The dance world has been lucky enough to be on the receiving end of those contributions, with Latinx dance artists leaving legacies that have helped move it to a […]
It’s been months since many of us have had the luxury of leaping across a big studio with a grande allegro or traveling with a lovely waltz. However, this latest TikTok challenge lets you practice your balance with minimal space. This balance challenge set to a remix of Charlie Puth’s “Betty Boop” is ideal for […]
If you keep up with the #fitfluencer community, chances are you’ve heard of the latest nutrition trend: intermittent fasting, or IF. Proponents of intermittent fasting boast all kinds of benefits, from improved sleep to decreased inflammation. But is intermittent fasting the real deal? And is it right for dancers? Dance Spirit spoke with Rachel Fine, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing struggle with systemic racism have shaken the dance world. Now more than ever, connection, empathy, and activism must be cultivated in dance settings. And one of the best ways to do that is through social dance forms, which come out of rich and diverse cultural traditions. “It’s one of […]
Not only does 14-year-old Keagan Capps have insane flexibility, but she uses it to the fullest extent (pun intended). And her ability to nail a range of emotions and musical accents draws audiences in. Keagan took home the title of National Junior Best Dancer at The Dance Awards in 2019. This past summer, she took […]
Up until 2004, Alice Sheppard was a medieval-studies professor. But after seeing disabled dancer Homer Avila perform, Sheppard took her first dance class—and loved movement so much that she resigned her professorship to pursue a career in dance. She made her professional debut with Infinity Dance Theater, and has since danced with AXIS Dance Company, […]
Having to wear a mask is a small price to pay to finally be back dancing with partners other than our family members and pets. But we won’t lie: Masks are uncomfortable. If you’ve experienced “maskne”—increased irritation and acne from frequent mask-wearing—you’re not alone. Luckily, dermatologists have quickly become experts on this new dilemma. Dance […]
Civil rights leader Malcom X famously said that “the most disrespected person in America is the Black woman.” Decades later, those words still resonate. And the dance world isn’t immune to subjecting Black women to unfair treatment. After all, it wasn’t until this year—and after mounting pressure from online petitions—that many major dancewear brands pledged […]