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5 People You Didn't Know Auditioned for "SYTYCD"

“So You Think You Can Dance” just kicked off Season 15 with a fabulous audition episode. Unfortunately, as always, some of the gifted dancers we just met won’t make it to the live shows. In fact, so many talented artists have tried out for “SYT,” it can be hard to remember standout auditionees from the […]

Shaping Sound Brought Down the House in NYC

So, Shaping Sound rounded out its 2015-2016 tour Monday night with one last stop in NYC. And we’re already majorly bummed it’s over. (Pleaseeee can we get another reality show or something in the works Hollywood?!) Per usual, the show was INSANELY awesome. And although the plot and choreo was essentially the same as their last […]

Life After Letdown

It happens on every season of “So You Think You Can Dance”: A performer gives a standout audition, sails through Vegas Week and then doesn’t make it to the live shows. The elimination leaves the dancer in shock—and viewers wondering what went wrong. According to judge Mary Murphy, a number of factors beyond technique come […]

How I Got The Gig: 6 Dancer's Paths to Major, Memorable Jobs

Wondering how people actually book the dance world’s most coveted jobs? Cattle-call auditions aren’t the only route to a career: Sometimes it’s about who you know—or about being in the right place at the right time. Dance Spirit asked six dancers to describe the moments when the stars aligned, allowing them to nab high-profile professional […]

Hollywood Heavy Hitters

The L.A. dance scene is bursting with talent. Here are 16 movers and shakers you absolutely need to know. Choreographers Get to their classes, learn their styles and figure out what they like. These dancemakers are the ones who will be teaching you choreography at auditions and on set.   Jamaica Craft: Jamaica’s choreography—whether it’s […]