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Few things are as nerve-racking as partnering class, especially when you’re a newbie. How do you communicate a problem without causing a major conflict? Dance Spirit spoke with some partnering pros to bring you answers to this question and more. 👯‍♀️

Dancers, remember to take care of yourselves. 💖 Let us know your favorite way to recharge! #nutcracker #nutcrackerseason #ballet #dancers #dancerlife #dancespirit

Las Vegas’ latest attraction has audiences on their feet—to bust a move. The immersive "Discoshow," directed by Steven Hoggett and with choreography by Yasmine Lee, celebrates disco’s revolutionary beginnings in 1970s New York City nightlife.🪩 Read more:

Acting doesn’t come naturally to every dancer. What separates an authentic storyteller from a dancer who does too much—or too little? Training and time can make all the difference. Head to the link for our top acting tips. 🎭

By learning about PFPS and how it affects dancers, identifying warning signs early on, and applying mitigation tactics before it becomes an issue, dancers can safeguard their joints and set themselves up for a long, healthy career. 🦵

When it comes to dance photos, how do you find the right balance between eye-catching and professional? We talked to insiders across the dance world to find out. #danceauditions #dancespirit #dancephotos

In the ballroom world, the role of “leader” typically falls to the male partner, while the female dancer is the “follower.” Click below for our top tips to help you get out of your head and move in sync with your partner. 👯

Happy Halloween! Click the link for our ranking of the spookiest ballets (if you dare)! 👻 #ballet #dancers #dancespirit #balletdancer

Caroline T. Dartey's elegant extensions and magnetism look right at home in Ailey’s repertory, and will be showcased in Paris this month when the company goes on tour. Learn more: #alvinailey #ailey #dancers #dancespirit

From Gibney Company to “Sleep No More,” contemporary dancer Eleni Loving is driven by curiosity. 💡 Click the link below to read about her dance journey. #sleepnomore #contemporarydancer #dancer

Your hips don’t lie—especially when it comes to pain. And while temporary soreness is normal for busy dancers, constant aching and pinching definitely isn’t. Click the link for a basic breakdown of hip pain. #hippain #dancers #dancespirit #dancer

Meet Katelyn Powers! A 2024 @Bloch_Dance Young Artist, Katelyn shares the importance of dancing for fun!🌟 Follow her on IG at @katelynonpointe and follow us for more #dance content!

Who recognizes this fall #throwback Dance Spirit cover from November of 2009? This issue featured the high-flying @itsjeaninemason, a kip-up tutorial, an A-Z list of the coolest costumes, and a guide to dancing down the west coast! 📸: Joe Toreno #dancespirit #dancerlife #dance

Whether you’re working in a duo or group by choice or you’ve been assigned to develop a piece with someone else, try these tips to foster a positive process. 🤲

Time for some Monday motivation! Let us know what you wish you could say to your younger dancer self in the comments. 💖 #dancespirit #dancers #dancerlife

Sometimes, young dancers may begin to feel limited by an unequal distribution of power in class. Here are four ways to respectfully disrupt the power structure of your classroom, and get even more out of your dance training.

There’s a difference between healthy self-criticism and an unhealthy obsession with perfection. How can you tell when your drive to be better has crossed the line—and what can you do to get back on track? #dancespirit #perfectionism #dancerlife

On last night’s #dwts, Hayley Erbert Hough performed a powerful routine with husband Derek Hough to celebrate her return to dance following brain surgery. In 2020, she wrote a letter to her teenage self full of wisdom that rings true today. 🌱 #dwts

Despite all the hours young dancers spend in the studio, for many coming out of high school, the idea of dance as an academic discipline can be unfamiliar, even mysterious. What do college dance programs actually require? What do students’ days look like?