Stage fright is no joke! Any dancer who’s experienced that sudden whirl of butterflies in her stomach understands that nerves can hamper your performance. So we can totally relate to the tears shed by 2-year-old Bella Daniels as she performed in her very first dance recital. Luckily her father, Marc Daniels, was happy to execute […]
Dancing kween Jennifer Lopez is preparing us for the second season of “World of Dance” by dropping an insane World of Dance promo that has her slaying the dance floor like we’ve never seen before. If America wasn’t on the edge of their seats for the May 29th premiere they are now—wondering how the contestants […]
It’s been almost a year since audiences glimpsed the insane contemporary skills of dance phenom Diana Pombo on the hit reality show “World of Dance.” And ever since her passionate performances, we’ve been dying to know what’s next for the young star. NBC recently caught up with the former contestant for a lowdown on all […]
The second round of 2017 Future Star winners showcases more dancers with singular talent and ability. We’re thrilled to celebrate their success! Giuliana Siraguso Photo by Hall of Fame Dance Challenge, courtesy Carol Siraguso Age 11 Priscilla + Dana’s School of Dance, Kansas City, MO Starpower International Talent Competition, Branson, MO Myckena Surber Photo by […]
Ryan Steele has become a Broadway mainstay, thanks to his powerful technique and commanding stage presence. He’s been a part of the original casts of hit shows, including Newsies and Matilda, played a Lost Boy in Peter Pan Live!, and performed in the first national tour of An American in Paris. A Walled Lake, MI, […]
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” […]
How did hip-hop prodigies Taylor Hatala and Larsen Thompson become the “Fraternal Twins”? Well, let’s see: Both are rising stars on the commercial scene, booking coveted gig after coveted gig. Both are members of Will “WilldaBeast” Adams’ immaBEAST crew and Brian Friedman’s Suga N Spice crew. Both dominate in Janelle Ginestra’s crazy-popular YouTube videos. Both […]
I recently came across a blog entry on the Huffington Post: “A Letter From Your Dance Teacher,” by Keesha Beckford, a modern and jazz dance teacher. In it, Beckford makes some pretty interesting points. She raises concerns about the feeling of entitlement among today’s young dancers—the expectation of immediate fame and success without hours and […]