Tag Archives: You Should Know

Madeleine Gardella

Posted on Apr 15, 2013 by .
Madeleine dancing a variation from Coppélia, Act 1 (I. Siggul/Visual Arts Masters)

With perfectly arched feet and a petite frame, 14-year-old Madeleine Gardella looks like a jewelry box ballerina. She stands just … Continue reading →

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Larsen Thompson

Posted on Mar 21, 2013 by .
Larsen performing her solo at Showstopper American Dance Championships (David Hofmann)

You’ve probably seen the dance-centric Microsoft Surface commercial directed by Jon M. Chu—it stars a handful of our favorite dance … Continue reading →

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Kayla Mak

Posted on Jan 11, 2013 by .
Kayla performing her solo “Arabian Waltz” at New York City Dance Alliance Nationals

Offstage, 9-year-old Kayla Mak is like any other 4th-grader. She’s a happy kid who likes math and watching TV. (Her … Continue reading →

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Watch Kayla Mak Being Crazy Cute

Posted on Dec 20, 2012 by .
Whoa! Kick it, Kayla! Here she is performing at New York City Dance Alliance Nationals this past summer. Photo by ProPix/NYCDA.

I think my favorite column in Dance Spirit is the one on the last page of each issue: “You Should … Continue reading →

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Camren Bicondova

Posted on Nov 13, 2012 by .
Camren Bicondova (by Michael Higgins)

Whether she’s in class at L.A.’s Millennium Dance Complex, demonstrating at The PULSE On Tour or competing on “America’s Best … Continue reading →

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Olivia “Chachi” Gonzales

Posted on Sep 10, 2012 by .
Olivia’s family nicknamed her “Chachi” when she was young. It’s short for “muchachita,” which means “little girl” in Spanish (she’s the youngest in her family). (Shauna Hundeby)

Olivia “Chachi” Gonzales is the perfect mix of sweetness and spice. Whether her hip-hop moves are hard-hitting or smooth, you … Continue reading →

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