Tag: jaxon willard

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Meet Rising Commercial Star, Jaxon Willard

When Jaxon Willard dances, he soars through the air and glides along the floor, and his transitions are equal parts surprising and seamless. Willard’s flexibility, strength, and raw passion allow him to layer a spectrum of aesthetics, from expansive and powerful to graceful and soft. The former “World of Dance” contestant has been making waves […]

A Whole Bunch of Your Favorites Are in This Dancetastic MV

You know the classic smiling “comedy” and frowning “tragedy” masks? What would happen if those came to life as fabulous teenage dancers? That’s the question posed by choreographer Kayla Kalbfleisch and director Jade Ehlers in the music video for Half the Animal’s “Hi Lo.” The earworm-y song explores the dualities within our personalities, and Kalbfleisch […]

5 Comp Kids Dish on the Danciest Gifts They Received Over the Holidays

We caught up with five major competition stars to get the deets on what was on their wish lists this past December—and their responses were positively dancetastic. Check out what they’re most excited about using in the new year to help further their resolutions, and get some inspiration on what to ask for at your […]

How Dance Phenom Jaxon Willard Became Insta-Famous Overnight

For contemporary dancer Jaxon Willard, having over 57,000 followers on Instagram comes with the territory of being a top contestant on “World of Dance” last season. The 17-year-old American Fork, UT, native watched as tons of fans flooded his account after his first national TV appearance—people around the world connected with Jaxon’s emotional and super-vulnerable […]

"World of Dance" Week 10 Recap: Duelin' It and Duelin' It and Duelin' It

How dramatic have the “World of Dance” Duels rounds been this year?? We’ve seen everything from the elimination of last season’s Junior champ to the bestowing of the show’s first-ever perfect score. And last night’s ep promised to bring the drama, too, with previews teasing a three-way showdown. So, what actually went down during the […]