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Ricky Ubeda Is Even Good at Throwing Things

We’ve talked and talked and talked about sports guys getting their dance on. But what about the dancers who stand out in the world of sports? Last year we told you about Michael Morris Jr., who earned a $2,500 college scholarship after killing it in a football toss competition. And this weekend, “So You Think You […]

Let's Play "SYTYCD" Lookalikes

Today’s the day! It’s finally here! Tonight we’ll find out who will be named America’s Favorite Dancer—and grace the cover of our December issue! In honor of the impending “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 11 finale, I’ve decided to do another round of “SYTYCD” lookalikes. Which celebrities are your Top 4 dancers’ doppelgängers? […]

Choreographer's Collage: Stacey Tookey

Since leaving her hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, at 19, Stacey Tookey has become one of the commercial world’s biggest-name choreographers. Her work on “So You Think You Can Dance” has earned three Emmy nominations for outstanding choreography, and her company, Still Motion, presented her full-length work, Moments Defined, in NYC and L.A. this summer. Members […]

"So You Think You Can Dance" Season 11 Recap: The Performance Finale

This is it guys–the final four. It’s crazy to think that by this time next week, we’ll know the big winner. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, because last night’s episode…OMG LAST NIGHT’S EPISODE…was something we’ll be talking about for a looong time. Ricky, Valerie, Zack and Jessica, you’ve made my job extremely difficult […]

Talking with Travis Wall: Emmy Edition

Travis Wall (photo by Joe Toreno for Dance Spirit) It seems like Travis Wall can do no wrong. From absolutely killing it on “So You Think You Can Dance” almost every single week to getting nominated for an(other) Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography—his fourth—Wall is having one heck of a year. There’s only one downside: […]

"So You Think You Can Dance" Season 11 Recap: The Top 8 Perform

Let’s talk about the incredible power of Michael Jackson, shall we? First off: How many artists boast a collection of hit songs so large that it includes tracks appropriate for every dance style imaginable, from Broadway jazz to samba? And how many artists’ songs can elevate every single one of those dances to a different […]

"So You Think You Can Dance" Season 11 on Tour!

Tonight on “So You Think You Can Dance,” we’ll find out this season’s Top 6 dancers. How did that happen so fast?! It’s hard to believe that in a month, we’ll know the name of America’s Favorite Dancer—and our “SYT” withdrawal will begin. Lucky for us, there’s the “So You Think You Can Dance” Season […]