It’s one thing to put “earn a convention scholarship” or “master fouettés” on your list of resolutions for 2022—and those are certainly worthy accomplishments to work toward. But if aiming for such major wins feels a tad ambitious, try adding a few resolutions focused on simply improving your mindset in the new year. In other […]
2019 is here, you guys! And we know you all want to accomplish a LOT in the next 12 months. Here are 9 goals every dancer should set out to reach this year. Meet Your Dance Idol Whether it’s Travis Wall or Melanie Moore, shoot your shot and try to meet that artist you’re obsessed […]
Happy new year, friends! Hoping to take your dancing to the next level in 2018? Of course you are—and we’ve got you covered. Here are 12 dance resolutions, one to tackle each month, all culled from the pages of Dance Spirit. They’ll help you hit the “refresh” button on your training. January Listen to pain. […]
It’s almost the new year, which means resolution-making will be a “thing” for at least the next week. And while making goals (especially fitness-related ones) is an important part of progressing as a dancer, more times than not, New Year’s resolutions end up as forgotten promises. But resolutions don’t always have to result in guilt […]
Happy 2016, errbody! We hope you’ve resolved to get that 180 degree penchée and master that insane acro trick and nail that third (fourth? fifth? sixth?) pirouette this year. Or that you’ve simply vowed to become the best dancer you can be in 2016, whether that involves impressive pyrotechnics or not. (It’s not ALL about […]
Wheeeeeee it’s 2015! How were your celebrations? Dance-filled? If it’s before noon and you’re reading this, STOP RIGHT NOW AND GO BACK TO BED. I’m not going to start discussing dance resolutions for the year. (If you’re ready for that kind of talk, you can find plenty of it in our January issue). Instead, I’m going to […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like…New Year’s. OK, so maybe I’m jumping the gun a bit. But humans are naturally nostalgic creatures, and we require sufficient time for reflection. Luckily, the folks at The Creators Project made our jobs a little easier this year by compiling the greatest dance trends of 2014 into just […]
It’s no secret that we’ve been in love with dancer, teacher and choreographer Kyle Hanagami for a while now. But what’s not to love? He’s smart, sensitive (remember his letters of love?) and smooth (ahem… “Moondance,” anybody?). And he’s also just, well, crazy talented. This 27-year-old hasn’t slowed down since we talked to him back […]