Tag: social disdancing

6 Things Dancers Can't Believe They Miss(ed) About Dance Conventions

After a long pandemic hiatus, some dance competitions and conventions are open once again—albeit with stringent COVID protocols in place. And even as many dancers have returned to the convention floor, countless others are continuing to #SocialDisDance from home. But whether you’re dancing on Zoom or on stage, the time away from dance conventions has […]

Here's How 3 Top Collegiate Dance Teams Are Weathering the Pandemic

The dance team life is practically defined by togetherness: on the court, in the stadium, at team-bonding events and in rehearsal after rehearsal. So how are America’s collegiate dance teams even able to #SocialDisDance through this too-long pandemic? Dance Spirit asked members of three top teams to find out. Abigail Kim, second-year member of Florida […]

Here's When Dance Competitions Are Planning to Return to the (IRL) Stage

As we step into month five of #SocialDisDancing, Nationals season is upon us—though it’s looking very different this year. What hasn’t changed? Your indomitable team spirit and commitment to your craft, whether that means shining onstage or rocking it in your living room. As promised in our Summer 2020 issue, here’s a roundup of competitions […]

Win a Harlequin Practice Mat

Having trouble #SocialDisDancing? Enter for a chance to win a Harlequin Practice Mat. It’s perfect for practicing everything from pointework to popping outside the studio—lay it down on any hard surface, and you’re good to go. Loading…

How to Take Charge of Your At-Home Dance Health

Despite all pandemic-related odds, you’ve more or less managed to keep up a dance training routine, whether it’s via your home studio’s Zoom schedule, Instagram Live classes, or Mark Kanemura’s living room dance parties. Slow. Clap. That’s a feat to be celebrated. But dancing in less-than-ideal environments—i.e., pretty much every at-home space—can take a real […]

#SocialDisDancing: A Look at Bailey Muñoz's At-Home Dance Life

From the most famous choreographers to the newest of dance newbies, we’re all going through the same pandemic-related struggles right now. So, how are the pros coping with it all? To find out, we’re doing an interview series, #SocialDisDancing , in which we catch up with some of your favorite dancers to see how they’re […]

#SocialDisDancing: A Look at Mandy Moore's At-Home Dance Life

From the most famous choreographers to the newest of dance newbies, we’re all going through the same pandemic-related struggles right now. So, how are the pros coping with it all? To find out, we’re doing an interview series, #SocialDisDancing , in which we catch up with some of your favorite dancers to see how they’re […]