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National Dance Honors Is Bringing You New Opportunities to Shine this Summer

If you’re looking to stand out, make friends, and become an even more dazzling dancer, National Dance Honors has you covered. Dizzy Graham, Courtesy NDH Since 2017, NDH has been the annual event to culminate comp season with a bang after its sister tours, Adrenaline Dance Inc. and Revive Dance Convention. Nearly five years after […]

Here's When Dance Competitions Are Planning to Return to the (IRL) Stage

As we step into month five of #SocialDisDancing, Nationals season is upon us—though it’s looking very different this year. What hasn’t changed? Your indomitable team spirit and commitment to your craft, whether that means shining onstage or rocking it in your living room. As promised in our Summer 2020 issue, here’s a roundup of competitions […]

Lights, Camera, Nationals: Our Favorite Trends of 2019

Take another bow, comp kids: Nationals 2019 was INCREDIBLE. From jaw-dropping solos to showstopping production numbers, you guys brought nothing less than your A-game to every number—and it showed. Before visions of next season start dancing in your heads, let’s reflect on some of the top trends of this past summer’s Nationals. 1. Mission Im-props-ible […]

The 6 Best Things About Dance Competition Nationals

You’ve clocked in hours of practice, rounded up every single bobby pin you could find, and told friends “I can’t, I have dance” so many times you might as well write it on your forehead. But the summer sacrifices are worth it, because you’ve finally arrived: This. Is. Nationals. To get you even more hyped, […]

The Internet Actually Can't Handle This Insane Royal Family Routine

Parris Goebel ‘s Royal Family is just operating on a different level. The crazy-good dance crew, which has been at the top of the competitive hip-hop scene for what feels like a century, was recently invited to give a guest performance at Hip Hop International New Zealand Nationals. And the routine they brought—choreographed by Goebel […]

Dance Spirit Presents: JT Church's First Dance Awards Nationals

This Nationals season, Dance Spirit followed four talented dancers from The Dance Awards, NYCDA, Showstopper, and Starpower for an inside look at everything that goes into the biggest competitions of the year. Next up: JT Church from Club Dance in Mesa, AZ, who competed at The Dance Awards in Las Vegas for the first time […]

Our Favorite Insta Posts of Nationals 2017

Nationals are in full swing all across the country, and we are LIVING for the gorgeous social media posts they’re bringing to our feed. Y’all are straight killin’ the Instagram game! Here are some of our favorite posts so far. Give them a look—you might even see some familiar faces. 😏 This Instagram slideshow makes […]