We’re thrilled for our Cover Model Search winner, Jasmine Cruz—but we also love our two runners-up, Abigail Jackson and Jamaii Melvin! We talked to Jamai about how life has changed since the last time we spoke with him. What have you been up to since we last talked? I’ve gone out of my house a […]
We’re thrilled for our Cover Model Search winner, Jasmine Cruz—but we also love our two runners-up, Abigail Jackson and Jamaii Melvin! We talked to Abigail about how life has changed since the last time we spoke with her. Hi Abigail! What have you been up to since we last spoke? Since the beginning of quarantine, […]
Click here to vote for Jamaii. Watching Jamaii Melvin dance feels more like having a conversation than observing a performance. Yes, the 19-year-old has flawless technique, and moves with an arresting combination of strength and vulnerability. But he’s not dancing for himself. Instead, Jamaii uses movement to react to and shape the world around him. […]
Click here to vote for Abigail. When you watch Abigail Jackson perform, you’re flooded with an overwhelming sense of calm. It’s partly the effortlessness of her technique—her perfect turnout, her beautiful extensions, her flawless turns. But there’s more to it. “It’s easy watching her,” says Danni Heverin, a Radio City Rockette who doubles as Abigail’s […]
Click here to vote for Jasmine. What’s the dance equivalent of perfect pitch? Whatever it is, Jasmine Cruz has it. The 18-year-old is immediately attuned to the nuances of any piece of choreography, whether it’s a harmonious classical variation or a strikingly discordant contemporary solo. And since Jasmine is blessed with gorgeous facility, she’s a […]
We’re thrilled for our Cover Model Search winner Kaylin Maggard—but we also love our two runners-up, Haley Hartsfield and Michelle Quiner! We talked to Haley about how life has changed since her NYC visit for the contest. What have you been up to since your trip to NYC? I’ve been to Nationals in NYC, and […]
Kaitlynn Edgar should be exhausted. She flew directly from “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 8 Vegas Week to Dallas, TX, where she spent three days assisting at New York City Dance Alliance. From there, Kaitlynn flew to her home state of Michigan, then hopped on another plane to NYC for the Cover Model […]
Out-of-this-world feet, magnetic stage presence, astonishing control: 19-year-old Maddie Swenson has gifts that should inspire all kinds of envy. The problem is, she’s just so adorable. Case in point: Half the time she looks like she can’t quite believe how talented she is. When she executes a flawless développé à la seconde, her wide eyes […]