Wall (in white) on the "Step Up" set (YouTube Premium)
The dancetastic YouTube series "Step Up: High Water" returns for its second season on March 20th (yes, we have a premiere date!). And this time around, the fabulous cast will be tackling choreography by the man, the myth, the "So You Think You Can Dance" legend, Travis Wall.
The "Step Up" team just released a video going behind the scenes on the number TWall created for the series, a hip-hop–inflected spectacular that pushed the contemporary phenom well outside of his comfort zone. Not that he wasn't true to himself: Looks like there's also plenty of the powerful dance storytelling that's become his signature.
To say it's been a great few weeks for dance movies is an understatement—we found out mere days ago that "Driven to Dance," starring Juliet Doherty, was streaming on Netflix. And now, in what can only be described as the single best way to start the weekend, "I Dream of Dance" is streaming on Netflix.
Ricky Ubeda and his pup Riot (via Instagram, @rickyubeda11)
Fact of life: Pets make everything better! So it's no surprise that some of our favorite dancers have welcomed a furry friend into their homes over the years. And whether they're on playdates at the park or hanging in the studio, adorable pup-and-dancer duos make for the best photo opps. Here are 10 dancers with the cutest dogs.
Denise (center left) and Travis Wall (center right). (courtesy of Auroris Media, Inc)
Dance phenomenon Travis Wall and his mom Denise are no strangers to the spotlight. Travis' success on "So You Think You Can Dance," followed by his own reality show, have propelled him to reality dance stardom. Though he's working behind the scenes as a choreographer these days, you can still catch him performing occasionally with his dance company, Shaping Sound. And Denise is a recognized dance expert in her own right, having taught dance for 38 years, founded her own studio, and produced over 50 dancers who have gone on to pursue dance professionally. Now these two are shining a light on the world of competitive dance with their new documentary "I Dream of Dance."
The film follows Denise as she inspires her students to achieve the impossible when they attempt to win Nationals for the third time in a row—a feat that's never been done before. The Walls aren't the only familiar faces you'll see either. Dance celebs like tWitch, Allison Holker, and Stacey Tookey also make appearances in the film. Dance Spirit spoke with the Walls about what it's like being surrounded by cameras all the time and what they hope people will take away from the film. You can also catch an exclusive look at the trailer before the film comes out on October 2nd.
