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Why You Should Know 12-Year-Old Dance Darling Dyllan Blackburn

Dyllan Blackburn’s sweet, low-key personality means she might initially fly under the radar—but once she’s onstage, she’s undeniably a star. With spectacular control and versatility that would put a chameleon to shame, Dyllan’s bound to accomplish her dreams of “touring with famous people, and maybe becoming a choreographer.” For now, though, she’s plenty busy winning […]

Why You Should Know 14-Year-Old Hip Hopper Lil Dee Dee

You could say that Donielle “Lil Dee Dee” Hansley joined the family business: His dad (a dancer and recording artist) was his first dance teacher, and his three older siblings are a circus artist, a rapper, and a singer. Dee Dee’s been carving out a path in the entertainment world since the tender age of […]

Why You Should Know Dancing Duo Artyon Celestine and Paige Glenn

Yes, they’re quite possibly the cutest dance duo since, well, ever. But put Paige Glenn and Artyon Celestine onstage, and it’s immediately clear they mean business. That was apparent to millions across the country last summer, when Artyon and Paige’s unbelievable extensions, fearless turning, and infectious energy propelled them to the quarterfinals of “America’s Got […]

Why You Should Know Ballet AND Contemporary Queen Madison Brown

Winning New York City Dance Alliance’s National Outstanding Dancer title is a dream come true for any dancer. But winning twice before turning 13? That’s just how Madison Brown rolls. With buoyant leaps, jaw-dropping balances, and effortless extensions, the reigning National Junior Female Outstanding Dancer (and 2015 winner in the Mini division) is turning heads […]

Why You Should Know Reality Dance Star Eva Igo

This time last year, Eva Igo was already a comp-world star, having won national titles for a good three years running. But it wasn’t until “World of Dance” producers asked her to audition for the show that Eva became a household name—not to mention champion of the Junior Division, thanks to her breathtakingly precise, gorgeously […]

Why You Should Know Contemporary AND Ballroom Phenom Carter Williams

Just chatting with Carter Williams, you’d never guess he’s comp-world royalty. He talks about his favorite dance movie (Chicago), his dream company (Shaping Sound), and his dance crush (Jenna Johnson—”She’s so beautiful and awesome”) with the enthusiasm and humility of someone who hasn’t won Best Dancer at The Dance Awards, appeared on J.Lo’s “World of […]

You Should Know 12-Year-Old Contemporary Dynamo Kalea Hidalgo

Kalea (pronounced kah-LAY-uh) Hidalgo knows how to move. Her decisive, dynamic dancing commands the stage: She gobbles up space so confidently it’s hard to believe you’re watching a mere tween. Unsurprisingly, that presence and power have started turning heads in a serious way. Not only did Talia Favia choreograph one of her solos in 2017, […]

You Should Know 14-Year-Old Dancing Kween Kyndall Harris

Watching Kyndall Harris dance, you understand immediately why she was chosen for Janet Jackson’s Unbreakable World Tour: Her musicality, energy, and natural stage presence bring to mind a younger version of Jackson herself. Kyndall’s first major gig—with the Memphis Grizzlies junior dance team—came at the tender age of 6, and her star has only risen […]