Tag: choreographer

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Find Out What Inspires Choreographer Tricia Miranda

Ever wondered what it feels like to have an accumulation of millions of views on your dance work? Just ask Tricia Miranda. She has a knack for creating moves that you can’t help but watch over and over (and over!) again. She clearly has a secret formula for virality and makes movement choices that feel […]

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Find Out What Inspires Choreographer Tessandra Chavez

It’s safe to say that choreographer Tessandra Chavez is a living dance legend. Not only has she offered her knowledge as a teacher at countless dance studios and conventions around the world, but her work has graced the stages of nearly every dance TV show you can think of, from “So You Think You Can Dance” […]

Better Together: Self-Choreographing Your Duet or Group Dance

It’s no surprise that more and more dancers are choosing to choreograph their own solos for competitions: It grants them creative freedom, gives them a chance to practice choreography, and allows them to find what movement works best for them. But what about dancers who want to choreograph a duet, trio or even a group […]

Sienna Lalau: The Dynamite Dancer and Choreographer Helping BTS Make Magic

At just 20 years old, Sienna Lalau is the living definition of “dynamite dancer”: bold, confident, almost addicting to watch, and, at her core, overflowing with pure passion. From her work with The Lab Studios to Video Music Award–winning choreography for BTS, there’s no stopping this starlet from bringing her love of dance to the […]

Meet the Choreographic Minds Behind the "Bridgerton" TikTok Musical

ICYMI, TikTok is taking over Broadway. Not literally—you shouldn’t expect to see dancers on the Great White Way doing the Renegade or the Woah anytime soon. But the app has proven to be an amazing place for musical concepts to find their footing. This first proved true with #Ratatousical, the TikTok musical inspired by the […]

Jamal Josef's Children’s Book Encourages Boys of Color to Embrace Dance

Many young men face some sort of pushback when they decide they want to become a dancer. This rings true disproportionately more for Black boys—and was particularly true for dancer, choreographer, and creative director Jamal Josef, who’s worked with artists like Raphael Saadiq and Jordin Sparks, and is one of the masterminds behind Beyonce’s iconic […]

Why You Should Consider a Choreography Intensive This Summer

If you’re looking to explore a new aspect of your artistry, a choreography-focused intensive is a perfect opportunity to deepen your skill set as a dancemaker. Whether you’ve only dabbled in composition or you’re already working toward a choreographic career, the growing number of programs available means there’s an option suited for you. Dance Spirit […]

Here's the Full List of the 2020 World Choreography Award Nominees

We at Dance Spirit are *huge* fans of awards shows—particularly, awards shows that highlight dance. So naturally, we’re extra-huge fans of the World Choreography Awards, which have recognized and celebrated all the fabulous choreography happening in movies, TV shows, commercials, and on stages for a full decade. For the WCA 10th anniversary, the winners of […]