Tag: throwback

50 Thoughts I Had Rewatching "Barbie of Swan Lake" As An Adult

Move over, Black Swan. The original Swan Lake movie adaptation is still the best. That’s right, I’m talking about Barbie of Swan Lake. Being six years old and a baby bunhead at the time of this movie’s direct to home video (yes, as in VHS tape) release, I was exactly the target demographic for this […]

Adorable #Throwback Pics of Your Favorite Dance Stars

Childhood photos are always cute—but add dance to the mix, and boy, are you in for a treat. Awkward poses, retro costumes, and adorable grins: What more could you ask for? Here are seven adorable chubby-cheeked little dance kids who grew up to be big stars. 1. Travis Wall Travis Wall on Instagram: “If this […]

#OldHeadshotDay Is the Best Ever—and It's Not Just About Nostalgia

Lately, it seems like every day is another “National/International Something Day.” National Dance Day, International Women’s Day, etc. have become perennial social-media celebrations—and we’re hoping the same holds true for #OldHeadshotDay, which started blowing up Twitter and Instagram yesterday. As you’d expect, we’ve gotten to see tons of dance celebs’ hilariously dated first headshots (nice […]

Tiny Dancers

It’s easy to think of professional dancers as perfect beings who’ve been perfect since day one. But what if we could turn back the clock to when they first discovered dance? We asked some of our favorite dancers to share their earliest dance memories. What they had to say is sure to leave you in […]