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Your Guide to the Danciest Shows on Broadway Now

Welcome to the fifth annual Dance Spirit Jazz Hand Awards—aka "The Jazzies"—where we honor the most dancetastic new Broadway shows. Some are shining onstage right now, others will open in the next few months, and they're all worth a ticket. Consider this your official guide to the season's latest and greatest. → Read More

How Ariana DeBose Became Her Generation's Greatest Triple Threat

It's been a crazy few years for Ariana DeBose. After performing in Hamilton's original cast (where she earned viral fame as The Bullet), she scored a Tony nomination for her portrayal of Disco Donna in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Now she's set to play Anita in Steven Spielberg's remake of the iconic West Side Story movie. → Read More

Complexions' Larissa Gerszke on Her Fosse Obsession & Beyoncé Dreams

Complexions Contemporary Ballet's Larissa Gerszke is a standout, thanks to her gorgeous lines and easy grace. An Ottawa, Canada, native, Gerszke began training at Canterbury Arts High School, and later earned her BFA from Fordham University and The Ailey School—while simultaneously working and touring with Complexions. → Read More

Broadway's New "Kiss Me, Kate" Is Too Darn Hot

The classic Cole Porter musical Kiss Me, Kate dazzled audiences when it first opened on The Great White Way in 1948. It went on to win the very first Tony Award for Best Musical, and it's seen London and NYC revivals almost every decade since. Tomorrow (Valentine's Day!), previews begin for its latest Broadway revival. → Read More

This Video Showing How LaDucas Are Made Is the Most Mesmerizing Thing You’ll Watch Today

What is it about dance shoe videos, guys? Is it just us, or does everyone else also geek out over #bts footage of shoes being made or baller → Read More

The Inside Scoop on the Upcoming "Rent: Live" Special

The iconic 1990s musical Rent is the latest Broadway show to get the live treatment. Airing January 27, the star-studded cast includes Vane → Read More

Lil Buck Talks About His Role in the New Film "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms"

As the traditional Nutcracker hits ballet company stages across the country this month, Disney presents an updated take with the film The N → Read More

Peek Inside the Wardrobe Room of "Frozen" on Broadway

Just like its namesake movie, the Broadway version of Frozen has warmed audiences' hearts. And the show's elaborate costumes, designed by C → Read More

Peek Inside the Wardrobe Room of "Frozen" on Broadway

Just like its namesake movie, the Broadway version of Frozen has warmed audiences' hearts. And the show's elaborate costumes, designed by Ch → Read More

These Dancing Sisters Melted Everyone's Hearts on "The Ellen Show"

It's safe to say that the bond between dancing siblings is one of the strongest out there. But for sisters Emma, 16, and Ava Blaser, 10, th → Read More

"DWTS" Week 1 Recap: IT'S BACK!!!

Guys, the best time of the year has officially started. Not only is it the greatest season that exists (fall, duh), but it's also time for a → Read More

NYCB Principal Taylor Stanley on Kyle Abraham's Groundbreaking New Ballet

New York City Ballet's fall gala always promises new ballet delights. This year, the company is offering not one, but three world premieres → Read More

NYCB Principal Taylor Stanley on Kyle Abraham's Groundbreaking New Ballet

New York City Ballet's fall gala always promises new ballet delights. This year, the company is offering not one, but three world premieres → Read More

"World of Dance" Week 16 Recap: Season 2 Finale

This is it, guys. The answer to the question we've been asking ALL SUMMER LONG is finally here: Who went home with the $1 million dollar pri → Read More

Catching Up with Cover Model Search Finalist Shelby Patterson

We're thrilled for our Cover Model Search winner Sydney Burtis—but we also love our two runners-up, Jacalyn Tatro and Shelby Patterson! We t → Read More

"World of Dance" Week 11 Recap: One Step Closer

I never thought we'd make it here, you guys, but after 11 grueling weeks of competition and five rounds of Duels, "World of Dance" will ent → Read More

"World of Dance" Week 9 Recap: Keep On Duelin'

Guys, we gotta say it. Although the competition gets SUPER FIERCE, we really really really love The Duels. Why? Because we get to see all of → Read More

What Inspired Ballerina Isabella Boylston to Start Her Own Ballet Festival

Last year, American Ballet Theatre principal Isabella Boylston decided to bring world-renowned ballet to her hometown of Sun Valley, ID. Th → Read More

Broadway Standout Jess LeProtto on His Dance Idols, Dream Roles, and Pet Peeves

Jess LeProtto's fiery energy and jaw-dropping jumps and turns have earned him a place in the Great White Way spotlight. LeProtto started sin → Read More

The Danciest Moments From Last Night's Tony Awards

As usual, the Tony Awards 2018 were a musical theater lovers dream come true. There's nothing better than seeing some of our favorite dancer → Read More