Tag: twitch

"World of Dance" Week 6 Recap: Let the Duels Begin!

The Duels are one of our favorite aspects of “World of Dance.” There’s nothing like seeing such talented dancers going all-out, head to head, for a shot at performing on the iconic “World of Dance” stage. And this season’s first week of Duels did not disappoint. As an added bonus, our eternal fave tWitch joined […]

The Dance Power Couples of 2020

Given the endless hours dancers spend together in classes, rehearsals, and performances, it makes sense that onstage chemistry frequently leads to romance IRL. Sometimes the resulting relationships go beyond stage magic. Serious dance power couples not only perform together, but also collaborate on choreographic projects, embark on joint national tours, and even partner up for […]

What to Watch: tWitch Guest Hosting "Ellen"

Regardless of any drama surrounding Ellen DeGeneres which may or may not have occurred last week, we’re still major fans of the majorly adorable Ellen-tWitch friendship. tWitch is a regular DJ and dance-master on Ellen’s show, and we love to watch the duo do their thing. And this past Friday, Ellen gave her bestie a […]

The New Dance Series "tWitch, Please" Is Just the Cutest Thing Ever

We are forever here for the sweet best-friendship of Ellen DeGeneres and dance superhero Stephen “tWitch” Boss, still going strong. And now that enduring love has spawned a new series: “tWitch, Please…Help Me Dance!” Produced by the Ellen Digital Network, it features Mr. Boss teaching some slick moves to people in need. Because who wouldn’t […]

What the "SYTYCD" Judges Are Looking for in Season 15

We caught up with Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Vanessa Hudgens, and special guest tWitch at “So You Think You Can Dance” auditions in NYC. The panel of dance pros discussed reuniting for the 15th season, what their favorite part of judging is, and their advice for “SYTYCD” hopefuls. Check out the interview and see if […]

The Dance We're Thankful for This Year

Happy Thanksgiving, dance friends! Since today is a day for reflection and gratitude (and eating…so much eating), I asked my fellow Dance Spirit editors to tell me the dance-world things they’re most grateful for. Here’s what they had to say: Courtney Bowers, managing editor: “I’m thankful for Jennifer Garner’s hilarious ballet memes, Michaela DePrince’s super-cool […]

No Limits: How Janelle Ginestra Is Building a Dance Empire

Much of Janelle Ginestra’s career has been about helping others shine. She’s dedicated herself to supporting and cheerleading her partner, WilldaBeast Adams; the emerging talents in their dance company, ImmaBEAST; and the countless dancers she inspires at master classes and conventions. Her YouTube channel has become a launching pad for young talents like “Fraternal Twins” […]

Do the #PenguinShake

Thanksgiving is only two weeks away! And that means we’ve all got a certain bird on the brain: the penguin. (Wut?!) That’s right, this year Mr. Turkey will have to share the spotlight with his arctic amigo—because Penguins of Madagascar is hitting theaters. You may be thinking: Sure, sure, that’s great, but what does it […]