Tag: up and coming dancers

Celebrating Black Futures Month: 4 Up-and-Coming Black Dancers Making History Right Now

Throughout the month of February, many Americans celebrate Black History Month, a period of the year dedicated to honoring the contributions of Black figures to American culture and society. The lesser-known Black Futures Month, which is also celebrated in February—and often in conjunction with BHM—looks to art and artists to envision an equitable future for […]

Why You Should Know Budding Ballerina Ashley Lew

It’s rare to find an aspiring ballerina with Ashley Lew’s combination of natural facility and technical prowess, which have helped her earn accolades at Youth America Grand Prix. But it’s performance quality that most interests this future prima: Aurora’s her dream role, and not because she’s drawn to the Rose Adagio’s challenging promenades. “Aurora’s a […]

Why You Should Know 12-Year-Old Dance Darling Dyllan Blackburn

Dyllan Blackburn’s sweet, low-key personality means she might initially fly under the radar—but once she’s onstage, she’s undeniably a star. With spectacular control and versatility that would put a chameleon to shame, Dyllan’s bound to accomplish her dreams of “touring with famous people, and maybe becoming a choreographer.” For now, though, she’s plenty busy winning […]

Why You Should Know 14-Year-Old Hip Hopper Lil Dee Dee

You could say that Donielle “Lil Dee Dee” Hansley joined the family business: His dad (a dancer and recording artist) was his first dance teacher, and his three older siblings are a circus artist, a rapper, and a singer. Dee Dee’s been carving out a path in the entertainment world since the tender age of […]