Consider this clip your pre-Monday Motivation. Y’all already know that dance can—and often does—change the world. For a super-powerful reminder of that truth, look no further than the work of Movement Exchange, a nonprofit that brings together social justice and dance through a strong network of college chapters, international dance exchanges, and year-round programming in […]
Back in 2015, gorgeous ballerina Miko Fogarty was on top of the ballet world (and on the cover of Dance Spirit). After starring in the 2011 dance doc First Position, she’d racked up numerous competition titles, achieved social media stardom, and earned a contract with the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Then, suddenly, she disappeared. Well—not exactly. […]
If you’re in the L.A. area tomorrow, don’t miss your chance to see WilldaBeast make his TEDx debut. Wait, say what? According to an Instagram from the other day, our favorite choreographer/dancer/entrepreneur/all-around dance revolutionary WilldaBeast has been invited to speak at TEDx Watts, an independently organized all-day conference showcasing “ideas worth spreading.” No word yet […]
Happy March! Here at DS HQ, we’re more than ready to be kicking off a new month (please please please tell us that March is going to finally bring us some warmer temperatures and pretty flowers…please?) and, fittingly, a brand-new issue! Introducing…Juliet Doherty! The March issue of Dance Spirit is our annual Ballet Issue, and […]