Dance Spirit

On Saturday, May 2, after months of waiting, the dance community gathered in New York City to witness the beginning of a new era: the launch of the International Dance League, which aims to treat open-style dance teams like sports franchises. In the birthp...

Facial expressions inject emotion into dance, connecting audience with performer and revealing the intentions behind a given piece. Because of that, no matter how stellar a person’s technique may be, pairing it with a blank, overdone, or discordant face will undercut their artistry.

Expressions are a vital communication tool with the power to make or break a perform...

Audrey Lynn, a member of Kansas City Ballet’s second company, attended summer intensives at American Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive, the School of American Ballet, and the Harid Conservatory before starting her professional career. Being from North Carolina and traveling to these programs by plane, she became proficient in packing for up ...

What happens when two sisters grow up side by side in the studio, pushing each other every step of the way? For Ellary Day Szyndlar, 13, and Sylvie Win Szyndlar, 10, it’s led to big wins: Both have recently been named Mini Best Dancer at The Dance Awards and earned top honors at Youth America Grand Prix as a duo and soloists.

Originally from California, the sisters ...

Rhyan Hill is having another major moment—and it’s one you won’t want to miss. If you’ve watched him perform with artists like Kendrick Lamar or Childish Gambino, or spotted him teaching at top L.A. dance studios, you already know that he brings serious talent and energy.

Now, the 21-year-old stars as Tito Jackson in the highly anticipated biopic