Tag: singin in the rain

Celebrate Gene Kelly's Birthday with 5 of His Greatest Dance Moments

Happy birthday, Gene Kelly! The dance icon would’ve been 106 years old today—and his legacy is still burning bright. We thought we’d honor the incredible performer with a look at five of his greatest routines ever. 5.“The Worry Song,” from “Anchors Aweigh” (1945) In which Kelly dances seamlessly alongside the animated Jerry Mouse like it’s […]

5 Times Dance Movies Nailed How We Really Feel

Whether you’re a musical theater buff or someone who lives for the Step Up franchise, you have to admit that dance movie scenes are often (all too) representative of real life. Here are five of our favorite scenes that, despite being silly and/or fantastical, somehow manage to reflect how we feel. 1. Did you just […]

“DWTS” Week 6: Famous Dances Night

Last night’s “Dancing with the Stars” was jam-packed with memorable moments: Three pairs earned perfect scores, Alexa PenaVega performed with a live snake and Hayes Grier embraced his inner John Travolta. Famous Dances Night opened with a high-energy performance to “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston, which included nods to Flashdance (yes, water […]

All We Want for Christmas is…

…gooey cinnamon buns for breakfast, a giant mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream on top and a roaring fire in the fireplace. OK, and a few other things. We’ll get to those in a sec. First: Merry Christmas, everyone, from all of the Dance Spirit editors! It’s arguably the most festive day of the year, […]

This Dancing-in-Movies Supercut Will Make Your Day

Why is it that short weeks always feel the longest? If, like me, you’ve woken up each of the past three days thinking it was Friday, never fear, my friends: I have a video that will snap you right out of your funk. What is this magical film, you ask? It’s a supercut of all […]