Tag: katy perry

"Left Shark" Is BACK!

It was almost exactly three years ago that “left shark”—a dancer in a giant foam shark costume who was FEELING HIMSELF during Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime performance—grooved his way into our cold, hard hearts. The world fell in love with the fish gone rogue. And that love? It’s still burning. Just in time for […]

Katy Perry Wants You to Dance in Her "Swish Swish" Music Video

We know, we know: so many dance challenges, so little time. But taking the #SwishSwishChallenge, which the ever-fabulous Katy Perry announced yesterday, could earn you a prize bigger than run-of-the-mill internet fame: a chance to star in Perry’s “Swish Swish” music video. Katy’s always loved showcasing interweb dance celebrities, most notably Russell “The Backpack Kid” […]

Internet Hero Russell Got Barzz Danced with Katy Perry on "SNL," Won Everything

On Saturday morning, Russell Horning—aka 15-year-old Instagram king @i_got_barzz—was already kind of famous. His admittedly bad but weirdly mesmerizing dance videos had earned him shoutouts from the likes of Rihanna (and dance tributes from the likes of Josh Killacky). But by Sunday morning? By Sunday morning, Russell Got Barzz had reached an entirely different level […]

10 Quick Questions with Kaycee Rice

Everything former DS cover girl Kaycee Rice touches turns to viral. From doing Nike campaigns (she has her own collection and self-designed shoe with the brand!) to performing at the Super Bowl to crushing class videos with WilldaBeast and Tricia Miranda, Kaycee’s always on the move—and she’s always fierce, fun, and full-out. Kaycee Rice on […]

You Guys, NYCB Dancers Performed with Katy Perry Last Night

Katy Perry loves her dancers (LEFT SHARK 4EVER). New York City Ballet loves its artistic collaborations (that Opening Ceremony runway show—still not over it). So I guess, in a way, it was inevitable that Katy would end up performing alongside a bevy of City Ballet beauties. And yet, this morning, when my Insta feed was […]

#TappyFriday! Love, the Syncopated Ladies

Can we make #TappyFriday a thing? Earlier this morning we brought you the utter joy of Book of Mormon swing Christopher Rice’s “Happy Tap Dance.” Now, the Syncopated Ladies are turning up the heat with their latest tap video extravaganza, set to Katy Perry’s “Roar.” It has everything you’ve come to expect from a Syncopated […]

#FBF: The Danciest Moments in Super Bowl Halftime History

Ah, the Super Bowl halftime show. For dance fans, it’s, well, the Super Bowl of live performances. It’s the glorious moment when literally hundreds of millions of people see 12 solid minutes of dancers (and, OK, giant musical acts) being amazing. Of course, not every halftime show is a dancestravaganza. I mean, for what felt […]

Madonna's Bulls, Sia's Alter-Egos: Dance Highlights of the 2015 Grammys

Yes, the Grammys are all about the music. But they inevitably also feature a bunch of great dancers. And this year, those dancers seemed to play especially large roles—from Maddie Ziegler as Baby Sia to Katy Perry’s shadow selves. Without further ado, here are the top five highlights from last night’s show. 5. Lady Gaga […]