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ABC recently announced this season’s celebrity/professional dancer pairings for the hit television series, “Dancing With the Stars.”  I have to say, this season is looking pretty good for the cast of DWTS.  There is a myriad of personalities, including a former football player, actor/actresses, a comedian, Bill Nye the Science Guy (yes..!), and even Snooki.

Various sources have reported that Gabby Douglas – 2012 U.S. Olympian – will be joining the cast of So You Think You Can Dance to judge the final dance of the season.  In an interview with ZAP2it, Douglas spoke about her favorite dance styles, which include Contemporary and Hip Hop, among others.  She would also enjoy spending […]

Although Bunheads will no longer appear on ABC Family television, viewers have one last chance to catch a glimpse of their beloved cast members doing what they do best.

Happy Monday! As most of us prepare for a new school year, and sadly, the end of summer, there’s a lot to consider.  Today might actually be the day when some of you return to school for the upcoming year, and for others it might just be another regular Monday.  For dancers, however, most studios […]

“Family Dance Off” airs SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH (8-9 PM ET) on The ABC Television Network

International Dancing Phenomenon to Raise Funds & Awareness for Breast Cancer Maybe you guys have already caught on to this amazing dance competition that is currently taking place nationwide.  By registering with the Pink Glove Dance foundation, and submitting your own ‘dance videos,’ you can help “build awareness, spread hope and joy, and raise funds” […]

Something about watching a great hip-hop performance always gets me fired up!  Maybe it’s the pure energy, or the in-your-face attitude that has me in a rage..  Hmmm.. Come to think of it, The Rage dance studio brought a performance just like this to the stage during regionals and took home the award for Best […]

An article recently surfaced online that asks readers which dance companies they want see in the UK, and why.  Judith Mackrell, the author, points out that this summer is the 50th year two Russian ballet companies have been visiting London for performances.  She also states, that this has “facilitated an exceptionally close relationship between British […]

Recently, I’ve written about the quality of work necessary to make a performance come alive: the sacrifices families make, long rehearsals, and not to mention the knowledge required to choreograph an award winning piece.  This year at the KARtv Awards and Benefit Show, two choreographers stood out amongst the pack, here’s why – 

Each of the awards at this year’s ceremony is special in its own way. However, the category of Best Performance merits a different type of appreciation. This category is all encompassing, and represents some of the most captivating dance routines that grace the competition stage.  In the short amount of time that performances like these […]