You might have seen 16-year-old Leili posing in a Discount Dance Supply ad, or competing at the 2015 Youth America Grand Prix finals in NYC. But this super-focused aspiring ballerina spends most of her time away from the spotlight, training at the San Francisco Ballet School. In fact, Leili first fell in love with the […]
As soon as 17-year-old Briar Nolet hit her first pose (a stunning full layout, no big deal) at her NYC photo shoot, the Dance Spirit staff knew she would go far as a Cover Model Search finalist. Her presence is simply magnetic. So it’s no surprise Briar’s fierce talent, combined with her mature spirit and […]
Former American Ballet Theatre principal Michele Wiles, a picture-perfect ballerina, has had a career packed with accolades and critical successes. At age 10, the Baltimore, MD, native moved to Washington, DC, to train at the Kirov Academy of Ballet on full scholarship. She won a gold medal at the 18th International Ballet Competition in Varna, […]
Ah, New York—the center of all things dance, and the place young professionals flock to in hopes of starting a career. Want to join in on the Empire State of Mind, but not sure how? We asked three rookie dancers, who all moved to the city recently, for their advice about everything from finding an […]
Anyone who’s been to NYC knows that the hustle and bustle is real. People are everywhere, all the time, and commuting through the masses can be a real drag—that is, if you aren’t dancing your way around the city! And that’s exactly what choreographer Luam demonstrates in this super fun video from the lifestyle website, Man Repeller. […]
Four super-stylish, real-world professional dancers take us inside their NYC studios—and show us how to get their trendy looks. Check out some behind the scenes footage of the shoot here!
We followed four stylish, real-world dance pros to the NYC studios they call home—and we showed you how to get their looks. Your browser does not support the video tag.
Herman Cornejo and Fang-Yi Sheu (photo by Erin Baiano, courtesy New York City Center) Limón Lovin’ This year marks the Limón Dance Company’s 70th anniversary season, and what better way to celebrate the iconic modern choreographer than with a big party? October 13–25, dance companies from around the globe—including The Royal Danish Ballet and the […]