Tag Archives: NYCDA

Dana Wilson

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 by .
(Wes Veldink/Sabina Hillman)

Dana Wilson may be one of New York City Dance Alliance’s most popular hip-hop teachers, but it’s hard to put … Continue reading →

Posted in Letter To My Teenage Self, Who's Hot

Kayla Mak

Posted on Jan 11, 2013 by .
Kayla performing her solo “Arabian Waltz” at New York City Dance Alliance Nationals

Offstage, 9-year-old Kayla Mak is like any other 4th-grader. She’s a happy kid who likes math and watching TV. (Her … Continue reading →

Posted in Who's Hot, You Should Know

Megan’s Magic

Posted on Sep 10, 2012 by .
by Nathan Sayers

When Megan Skalla traveled to NYC as a Cover Model Search finalist back in April, the DS editors were blown … Continue reading →

Posted in New Stories We Love

Ready, Set, Nationals!

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
Dancers perform at New York City Dance Alliance Nationals in NYC (PROPIX/NYCDA)

The week leading up to Nationals can be nerve-racking. You’re about to perform in front of an audience of peers … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, How To

Inside the Life of a Successful Comp Kid

Posted on Jan 1, 2012 by .
Katie performing a solo routine. Photo courtesy The Dance Zone.

At 16, Katie Wolfe’s life revolves around competitions and conventions. When she isn’t competing in her hometown of Las Vegas, … Continue reading →

Posted in Off the Record