Dance Spirit

During the summer of 2025, a video titled “Garage Dance Squad” went viral on Reddit. In it, five guys dressed in short-sleeved button-downs, black slacks, and colorfully patterned ties hit a dance break in a neighborhood driveway in Clairemont, CA—a...

At Helena Padial’s middle school production of Bye Bye Birdie, Chita Rivera—yes, that Chita Rivera—came to watch. When she met the musical theater legend backstage, Padial burst into tears of disbelief, and Rivera gave her a hug.

Fast-forward to 2026 and Padial, at 21, has been named

The beauty of a dance film is its ability to transport you within minutes. As creatives continue to push the boundaries of movement using video, there has never been a better time to seek out onscreen artistry. Whether you’re on the couch, on the subway, or stretching in the studio, inspiration is a click away—no matter your style.

From hip hop to jookin and more, h...

Hailing from Las Vegas gave Whim W’Him’s Jacob Beasley many different opportunities to hone his striking range of facility, from hauntingly fluid in Mark Caserta’s CHAMP to passionate and spirited, in artistic director Olivier Wevers’ Rituals for the Mother. Those early experiences—which included a blend of studio training, commercial dance competitions, a p...

Somewhere between early-morning rehearsals, competition weekends, and back-to-back classes, energy drinks have become as common a necessity for many dancers as hairspray and TheraBands. But aside from the obvious appeal of its quick boost, is frequent caffeine consumption safe for young...