Tag: capezio

Beyond Pink Satin: Dancewear Companies Reckon with Implicit Bias

Implicit bias and racial stereotyping are rampant in the dance world . That’s a fact dancers of color have always known. But the anti-racism protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd—protests whose effects have reverberated through a myriad of industries—are bringing new attention to the problem. Though dance has been heavily influenced by Black […]

Here Are the 2018 Capezio A.C.E. Awards Finalists

We have so much ❤️ for the Capezio A.C.E. Awards, the annual competition that highlights gifted emerging choreographers from all over. Since starting in 2009, it’s become an eerily reliable predictor of the Next Big Thing in choreography. And that’s not an exaggeration: Past winners include Travis Wall, Al Blackstone, Melinda Sullivan, Talia Favia, and […]

Stock Up for Summer Programs with 5 Sales Going On Right Now

With the long, super-sweaty days of summer intensives fast approaching, there has possibly never been a better time to make sure your dancewear drawer is full—and fully equipped!—for whatever your training and performance plans might be. GiaNina Paolantonio on Instagram: “TIGHTS..Camera..Action! 💡🎥🎬 Thank you @capezio for dressing me with these awesome tights and comfy Leo! […]

5 Non-Slip Socks for Contemporary Class

Oh, socks: What are we gonna do with you? Many dancers—ourselves definitely included—have a love-hate relationship with this unassuming member of the footwear family. On the one hand, they feel oh-so-essential for pulling off endless turns in contemporary class. On the other hand, we’ve heard our fair share of horror stories from fellow dancers of […]

Happy Treat Yo Self Day, Dancers!

Okay, so it’s also Friday the 13th. (Eek! Be sure not to let any black cats cross your path on the way to the studio!) But more importantly, today is the great international occasion known as Treat Yo Self Day. Originally advocated by Amy Poehler’s cult-status series “Parks and Recreation,” this day celebrates all things […]

Dance Spirit Presents: Isabella Torres' First NYCDA Nationals

This Nationals season, Dance Spirit followed four talented dancers from The Dance Awards, NYCDA, Showstopper, and Starpower for an inside look at everything that goes into the biggest competitions of the year. First up: Isabella Torres from Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts in Baltimore, MD, who competed at New York City Dance Alliance Nationals […]