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Why You Should Know Jazz Funk Phenom Gabby Rembert
With laser-sharp focus and dynamite dynamics no matter the style, Gabrielle Rembert is ready to take the industry by storm. At just 5′ 2″, the 17-year-old takes up space and commands attention through...
View Article12 Dancing Families You Should Be Following Right Now
Whether it’s slaying in the studio or breaking it down in the living room, we all know dancing is better when we’re dancing together. But there’s something especially captivating about siblings, or...
View Article#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: Maxfield Haynes
In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own. First...
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#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: Morgan Bullock
In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own. Second...
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#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: Dexter Carr
In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own. Third...
View Article#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: “Big Will” Simmons
In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own. Fourth...
View Article#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: Jore Marshall
In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own. Fifth...
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#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: Charlotte Nebres
In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own....
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This “Squid Game” Star Is Also a Ballroom Dancer
If you aren’t yet familiar with Reagan To’s face, you’ve likely heard her voice: On Netflix’s hit drama Squid Game, she provided the English voice for both the main character’s daughter, Ga-Yeong, and...
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Generation Tap: Meet 9 Rising Tap-Dance Stars
On stages and screens both big and small, it’s been impossible not to see—and hear—tap dancing thriving and finding new audiences lately, even during the pandemic. Broadway’s forthcoming Funny Girl...
View ArticleHappy Feet
While Elijah Wood provides the voice for Mumble—the emperor penguin who stars in Warner Bros.’ animated feature Happy Feet, debuting November 17—Savion Glover is behind his moves. Born without the...
View ArticlePop Group Jump5
Combine high-powered vocals with well-rounded dance training and you’ll get teen pop group Jump5. The four members released their newest tunes last September on their sixth album, Dreaming In Color,...
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Jessica Raffa
Australian-born Jessica Raffa, 24, has found stardom as a featured dancer with the innovative ballroom company, Burn the Floor. With stage presence galore and an intense work ethic, Jessica has...
View ArticleBilly Barry
With his reedy, praying-mantis-like body, Billy Barry isn’t someone you’d pick out on the street as a dancer. But get him onstage and you’ll understand why the 22-year-old Juilliard alum earned a spot...
View ArticleWhy You Should Know Kayla Mak
Offstage, 9-year-old Kayla Mak is like any other 4th-grader. She’s a happy kid who likes math and watching TV. (Her favorite show is “So You Think You Can Dance,” of course.) But get her onstage and...
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Dora Dolphin
Dora Dolphin in She is Like The Swallow (by Neil King) With a name like Dora Dolphin, you’re bound to be famous. But forget her catchy name—10-year-old Dora’s talent and poise speak for themselves,...
View ArticleAriah Tsukada-Aka: Little Babywockee
(Photo by Angel Aka, courtesy Aka) Ariah Tsukada-Aka has known she wanted to join the Jabbawockeez since she was 3, when she first saw the group on “America’s Best Dance Crew” Season 1. She began...
View ArticleYou Should Know: Bailey Sok
It’s hard to believe 11-year-old Bailey Sok considers herself a shy person, because her dancing is anything but. “When I perform, I love becoming the character. The acting aspect is what I enjoy...
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Why You Should Know Rising Star Kiarra Waidelich
When we asked what her proudest accomplishment so far is, Kiarra Waidelich paused for a moment. That’s because she has so many to choose from: In the past two years, Kiarra’s earned Mini and Junior...
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Why You Should Know Ballet Standout Destiny Wimpye
At the tender age of 9, Destiny Wimpye moved cross-country with her mom so she could train at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. The leap of faith paid off: Destiny’s spent summers training at the School...
View ArticleWhy You Should Know Comp King Luke Barrett
Luke Barrett’s been a standout on the comp scene for years now, thanks to his crystal-clear technique and soulful improv skills. He’s a two-time New York City Dance Alliance National Male Outstanding...
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Why You Should Know Prima-to-Be Keaton Gillespie
Keaton Gillespie has the expressive face of a silent film star. Add in her soaring extensions, elegant port de bras, and gorgeous feet, and it’s no wonder this 15-year-old is turning heads. Currently...
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Why You Should Know Elegant Danseur Darrion Sellman
At age 15, Darrion Sellman already possesses the traits that make his idols—The Royal Ballet’s Steven McRae and American Ballet Theatre’s David Hallberg—such world-class dancers. Darrion has McRae’s...
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Meet Out-of-This-World Comp Kid Gracyn French
What do you get when you cross a 1920s jazz baby with an absurdly flexible alien life-form? Ten-year-old Gracyn French, who’s taken the comp world by storm over the past two years. After she became...
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Why You Should Know Theatrical Dynamo Liam Redford
Fearlessly expressive, triple threat Liam Redford is undeniably Broadway-bound. But the 13-year-old isn’t waiting until he’s older to step into the spotlight. Liam’s already played one of his dream...
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Why You Should Know Captivating Comp Queen Phoenix Sutch
With her confident smile, insane flexibility, and razor-sharp execution, Phoenix Sutch instantly commands every stage she sets foot on. At just 13 years old, Phoenix has already worked with her dance...
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Meet Round 1 of This Year's Future Star Award Winners
Dance Spirit is thrilled to announce our 2019 Future Star winners! Every year, DS partners with competitions to recognize dancers with exceptional presence and ability, and this year, you all...
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Meet Round 2 of This Year's Future Star Award Winners
Dance Spirit is thrilled to announce our 2019 Future Star winners! Every year, DS partners with competitions to recognize dancers with exceptional presence and ability, and this year, you all...
View ArticleWhy You Should Know Budding Ballerina Elliana Mannella
14-year-old Elliana Mannella feels right at home in crowded convention ballrooms. After earning the title of Junior Core Performer at Radix Nationals in 2018, the young dancer spent the year traveling...
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Why You Should Know Rising Hip-Hop Star Ayden Nguyen
When a dancer’s resumé includes winning “World of Dance,” appearing on both “Ellen” and “The Kids’ Choice Awards,” and dancing with Justin Bieber, N.E.R.D., and Lil Wayne, that dancer isn’t usually 10...
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Why You Should Know Technical Powerhouse Christian Burse
Christian Burse’s long, flexible limbs create showstopping shapes onstage. But what really captivates audiences are her seamless transitions between those gorgeous shapes, showing incredible technique...
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Why You Should Know Hip-Hop Beast Alysa Guiterrez-Sierra
Alysa Gutierrez-Sierra may look shy and sweet, but the young street dancer knows a thing or two about tearing up the dance floor and working a crowd. Alysa’s big break came when she danced on Justin...
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Why You Should Know Terrific Tapper Bella Boye
With her quick feet and effortlessly warm stage presence, 15-year-old tapper Bella Boye is making waves in the competition and convention scene. She toured with Revel Dance Convention as a Pro Reveler...
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Why You Should Know TikTok Princess Pressley Hosbach
Onstage and off, Pressley Hosbach is a bundle of personality, positivity, and passion. Technique, too, as shown by the challenging solos she nailed on “Dance Moms” Season 8. Pressley also performed on...
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Why You Should Know Dynamic Danseur Corbin Holloway
When asked to describe his dancing, Corbin Holloway answered “vibrant, bold, and exciting”—and we couldn’t agree more. The 13-year-old ballet dancer is not afraid to take up space onstage, making his...
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Why You Should Know Comp Queen Keagan Elle Capps
Not only does 14-year-old Keagan Capps have insane flexibility, but she uses it to the fullest extent (pun intended). And her ability to nail a range of emotions and musical accents draws audiences...
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Why You Should Know Hip-Hop Headliner Aliyah Rose Maese
Whether she’s tearing it up in class or shining on the small screen in Disney Channel’s “Disney Fam Jam,” Aliyah Rose Maese is a high-octane bundle of spunk who was born to dance. No, really: Only a...
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A Dancer’s Guide to Houston
The Houston dance community is as big and sprawling as the city itself. Houston, the fourth-largest city in the U.S., is recognized as more ethnically diverse than most cities of similar size. Its...
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