Tag: tiktok

Amber Ardolino, wearing a gold dress at times square above the back to the future marquee.

Why Broadway Dancers Are Taking Over TikTok

If you use TikTok, you’ve almost certainly noticed that Broadway dancers are having a big moment on the app. Sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits, demystifying #tourlife, orchestrating backstage hijinks, nerding out over favorite shows: Musical theater performers are creating content that makes full use of their distinctive talents—and earning big followings in the process. And many of […]

10 Dancy Music Videos for Last-Minute Halloween Costume Inspo

If Halloween snuck up on you this year, no judgment from us—it’s been a busy autumn. Luckily for you, Dance Spirit is here to provide some last-minute costume ideas that are inspired by music videos with some of the best choreography. “Sorry” by Justin Bieber Bring out the vibrant colors and branded clothing. Then, layer […]

Viral TikTok Couple @cost_n_mayor Are the Dance Mom and Dad We All Need

Coming across a @cost_n_mayor TikTok on your “For You” page is like meeting a new bestie at competition: You instantly connect. From creating (and crushing) viral dance challenges to sharing the #relatable struggles of dancers (and couples, and dancer-couples) everywhere, the social media duo appeals to pro dancers and amateurs alike—and it shows, considering their […]

5 Bob Fosse Facts TikTok Didn't Teach You

By now, if you’re on #DanceTok, you’ve probably come across the Fosse Challenge, AKA a short portion of the dance number “Rich Man’s Frug” from Sweet Charity, choreographed by Bob Fosse. But you don’t get the whole picture from one TikTok challenge. Here are five fast facts about Fosse that we’re pretty sure you didn’t […]

7 Dancewear Brands as TikTok Aesthetics

If you’re on TikTok, (and let’s face it: you probably are) you’ve probably been introduced to the concept of the TikTok aesthetic: basically, a subculture based around a particular style. These style categories can be applied to anything from fashion to music to interior design. And it’s totally possible to wear your aesthetic into the […]

Meet the Choreographic Minds Behind the "Bridgerton" TikTok Musical

ICYMI, TikTok is taking over Broadway. Not literally—you shouldn’t expect to see dancers on the Great White Way doing the Renegade or the Woah anytime soon. But the app has proven to be an amazing place for musical concepts to find their footing. This first proved true with #Ratatousical, the TikTok musical inspired by the […]

How Broadway Dancer Cory Lingner Perfected the TikTok Duet

With #SocialDisDancing still very much in place, it’s a challenge for dance partners to perform safely, and even harder to perform safely together. But Broadway’s Cory Lingner may have found the solution—on TikTok. He’s using the app to tap alongside some of the most iconic movie stars, including Gene Kelly, Gregory Hines, Ann Miller and […]