Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing is still very much part of our reality. What does that mean for two of the most highly-anticipated dance events of the year: the 17th season of summer-TV staple “So You Think You Can Dance,” and National Dance Day, planned for September 19th? We caught up with the […]
Talia Favia has had the kind of career contemporary choreographers dream of: She has worked on several competitions and conventions. She choreographs videos that regularly garner hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube. She creates standout contemporary pieces for “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars.” She has her own LA-based […]
Twelve years ago, a baby-faced Mark Kanemura appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 4. The Hawaiian-born dancer—whose winningly quirky style found a perfect vehicle in Sonya Tayeh’s creepy-cool “The Garden” routine—quickly became a fan favorite. Kanemura made it to the Top 6 (Joshua Allen took the title that season), and a star […]
As a choreographer, Will Loftis has touched almost every part of the dance industry. He’s worked on television, from “So You Think You Can Dance” to “The World’s Best” to “The Voice,” and he served as the supervising choreographer for the “Dancing with the Stars” 2020 tour. He’s a regular on the convention circuit, teaching […]
Dancers, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief—our beloved “So You Think You Can Dance” has just been renewed for a sensational 17th season. So You Think You Can Dance on Instagram: “#SYTYCD is coming back for SEASON 17 on @foxtv! 💃 Have what it takes to be America’s Favorite Dancer? Audition in […]
Given the endless hours dancers spend together in classes, rehearsals, and performances, it makes sense that onstage chemistry frequently leads to romance IRL. Sometimes the resulting relationships go beyond stage magic. Serious dance power couples not only perform together, but also collaborate on choreographic projects, embark on joint national tours, and even partner up for […]
In April 2015, Alyssa Allen found herself in a nearly unprecedented position. It was Vegas Week on Season 12 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” she was a clear favorite for the show’s Top 20—and she respectfully declined the opportunity. In a conversation with judge Nigel Lythgoe, Allen said she strongly believed she should […]
On Monday, September 16, 2019, at precisely 6:59 pm Pacific Standard Time, 19-year-old Bailey Muñoz was named America’s Favorite Dancer. The confetti fell from above the “So You Think You Can Dance” stage, and Bailey was immediately smothered in congratulatory hugs from his nine fellow finalists. As he was hoisted high in celebration, the audience […]