Tag: l.a.

Foolproof Pirouette Tricks from a Turning Goddess

It’s no secret that “So You Think You Can Dance” alum Carly Blaney—who’s now Sidekick program director for 24 Seven Dance Convention, and who recently performed at the Grammys—can turn for days. We needed to know just how she does it. So we caught up with the pirouette princess to find out her tricks for […]

That's So L.A. (Dance Project)

Not many dance companies get to perform at a palace—let alone the glamorous Palace of Versailles outside Paris, the former home of Marie Antoinette and ballet enthusiast King Louis XIV. But L.A. Dance Project isn’t your average dance company. They like unique spaces, unexpected collaborations and performances with a twist. Last spring, LADP danced at […]

"SYTYCD" Season 9: L.A. Auditions Recap

Welcome, to “So You Think You Can Dance!” This week, we’re in L.A. for the third round of auditions—and I’m thrilled to report that these auditions were far more successful and entertaining than what we saw on last week’s show. On with the recap! The Top 5 Moments From The L.A. Auditions: 1. Jesse Tyler […]

This Weekend in L.A.: Celebrating Dance on Film

The Dance Camera West Film Festival kicks off tonight in L.A., celebrating and promoting dance in film. The festival runs through June 13, though the majority of events take place this weekend. Super-cool highlights? Performances by L.A.’s BODYTRAFFIC and L.A. Contemporary Dance Company; a YouTube panel discussion with Tony Testa, Vincent Paterson, Jon Chu and […]

Teddy Forance Writes a Letter to His Teenage Self

Whether he’s onstage with Shaping Sound—the company he helped co-found with Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini and Kyle Robinson—or performing with artists like P!nk, Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga or Usher, contemporary dancer Teddy Forance never delivers anything less than jaw-dropping performances. His technique is flawless and he leaves everything he has on the stage, every single […]

You Should Know: Kenneth San Jose

Hip-hop phenom Kenneth San Jose has so much natural talent that his lightning-fast technique and mesmerizing musicality developed practically overnight. Though he can hold his own with dancers twice his age, he’s only been formally training for two years! Kenneth was already an accomplished singer and actor when he decided to add dance to his […]

Taylor Hatata and Larsen Thompson Are Fraternal #Twinsies

How did hip-hop prodigies Taylor Hatala and Larsen Thompson become the “Fraternal Twins”? Well, let’s see: Both are rising stars on the commercial scene, booking coveted gig after coveted gig. Both are members of Will “WilldaBeast” Adams’ immaBEAST crew and Brian Friedman’s Suga N Spice crew. Both dominate in Janelle Ginestra’s crazy-popular YouTube videos. Both […]

Caught On Camera: How Those Viral Dance Videos Get Made

Odds are good you’ve seen a T. Milly—aka Tim Milgram—production: He’s filmed class routines for the likes of Tricia Miranda and Brian Friedman, and his concept videos for the Fraternal Twins and 8 Flavahz crew have garnered millions of views. You’ve also probably encountered talented choreographer Talia Favia, a Capezio A.C.E. Award winner whose lush […]