Tag: video

This Grace VanderWaal Dance Video Makes Us Want to "Light the Sky"

Great contemporary choreographers and soulful singer-songwriters have always made for a perfect match. That’s why we were thrilled when we found out “SYTYCD” and “Dance Moms” choreographer Kristin McQuaid created the music video for “Light the Sky,” a hit single from “America’s Got Talent” winner Grace VanderWaal. “Grace has inspired me since she was on […]

'World of Dance' Recap: Let's Duel This Again

You guys, I feel so sorry for the “World of Dance” judges: Their job is so freaking tough. Every single one of the acts from last night’s episode was absolutely amazing. How could you even THINK about picking a winner in each of the night’s four duels?! Luckily, those hard choices are up to the […]

Exactly How Hard is the "CATS" Choreography?

Well, if you’re Broadway vlogger and dance newbie Tyler Mount, super-easy! In a special video for Playbill.com, Broadway CATS Christine Cornish Smith, Tyler Hanes and Ahmad Simmons lead Mount through a phrase from the feline-tastic musical’s opening number, “Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats.” How did Mount do? Doesn’t really matter. There are plenty of other […]

Now Is the Time to See Newsies in Theaters (Again!)

Mark your calendars, fansies! On August 5 and 9, your favorite Newsies’ll be out there carrying the banner, one last time. That’s right, the Tony-winning cult musical—filmed live at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in September 2016—is coming back to more than 630 movie theaters around the country for just two more showtimes, 12:55 pm on […]

Saturdays in the Park with Limón

Yes, I know summer doesn’t *officially* kick off until June 21, but tomorrow at 10 am, I’ll be feeling all of the #summervibes. Why? That’s the first Moves with Limón Dance of 2017. In my humble opinion one of the best “secret” freebies of an NYC summer, these open-level modern dance classes happen every Saturday […]

Exactly How Mandy Moore Pulled Off That Freeway Dance Number

If, like me, you’ve ever wondered (and wondered) how that stunning opening scene in La La Land came together, do we have a treat for you. In this completely absorbing Vanity Fair video, choreographer Mandy Moore breaks down every last cinematic trick (Hidden speakers! Who woulda thunk it?) and compositional choice (exactly how Moore created […]