Tag: tv

Acting Out

Heather Morris transitioned from dancer to actress/dancer on “Glee.” (Mike Yarish/Fox) Whether they’re kick-ball-changing into your living room on “Glee” or tearing up the silver screen in Step Up Revolution, dancers are nabbing some of today’s juiciest acting roles. And the trend isn’t going to end anytime soon, according to McDonald/Selznick Associates agent Shelli Margheritis. […]

"So You Think You Can Dance" Finale Recap

I love cuddling up on the couch to watch “So You Think You Can Dance” on TV, but seeing it live is another story. Yesterday, DS editor in chief Alison Feller and I traveled to L.A. for the taping of the finale. The bright lights, crazy-enthused audience members, star-sighting and, especially, watching Cat Deeley dance […]

The Dirt with Victor Smalley

Victor Smalley with students Sammy Small (standing) and Hannah Epstein on “Dance Moms: Miami.” (Scott Gries/courtesy A&E Television Networks, LLC) “I’m exactly the same in real life as I am on the show,” says Victor Smalley of “Dance Moms: Miami.” “For me, it’s all about the kids and showcasing their talents.” While his students certainly […]

"SYTYCD" Season 9: The Top 8 Perform

My first thought while watching last night’s episode was that there are so few dancers left! How did this happen? My second thought: Cat looks smoking. The hostess with the mostest could wear a feather duster on her head and be beautiful, but her simple, lacey black number was elegant and perfect. The judges were […]

"Dance Moms: New Girl in Town" Recap

Last week we got to see another side of the Abby Lee Dance Company—the recital side. We also got to see the hip-hop side, which I’d be more than happy to never see again. (That hip hop looked a whole lot like lyrical…) This week, thank goodness, the dancers got back to what they do […]

"Dance Moms: Break a Leg" Recap

Thank goodness, “Dance Moms” is back after their week off. And for this episode the team headed to Philadelphia to compete at Starbound. Of course, it was chock full of drama and dancing. Let my top five moments begin: 5. Chloe and Paige got a duet, which apparently they really wanted (although we’ve never heard […]

Coming This Fall: Abby Lee Miller's New Show!

She’s baaaack. If you (like me) can’t get enough Abby Lee Miller, you’re in luck. “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition,” a new reality show coming to Lifetime this fall puts the larger-than-life dance teacher on the judge’s panel. Terrifying? Yes. Am I setting my DVR now? Absolutely! On the show, a dozen dancers, ages 6–13, will […]

"Dance Moms: Guess Who's Back?" Recap

This week on “Dance Moms”: Jill and Kendall came back, and Abby dealt with it surprisingly well—until Jill started being her old awful self and Abby went nutso. Later, they all fought over a hair bow. But let’s skip to the good moments. Here are my top 5: 5. The “Drop Dead Diva” verdict is […]