by Claudia Bauer | Sep 23, 2021 | The Latest
In the cutthroat world of ballet, ambitious dancers compete to the near-death for a plum contract, a starring role or the hottest hottie, and someone goes a little bonkers—that’s the plot of dance movies from The Red Shoes to Center Stage to Black Swan. Birds of...
by Margaret Fuhrer for Dance Spirit | Nov 24, 2019 | Profiles, Viral Videos
There are few things we love more than big movie and TV dance scenes. Are they, generally speaking, accurate and flattering depictions of the IRL dance world? Well…no. But each one is an opportunity to bring a more mainstream audience inside this wonderful,...
by Gianluca Russo | Aug 1, 2018 | Just for fun
We’re deep in the lazy, hazy days of summer—and there’s no better time to kick back, relax, and watch one of the many dancetastic movies that’ve come out recently. Which should you add to your queue? Here are eight must-watches. “Dance Academy:...
by Gianluca Russo | Aug 1, 2018 | Just for fun
We’re deep in the lazy, hazy days of summer—and there’s no better time to kick back, relax, and watch one of the many dancetastic movies that’ve come out recently. Which should you add to your queue? Here are eight must-watches. “Dance Academy:...
by Gianluca Russo | Jun 28, 2018 | Just for fun
30. “Honey” Jessica Alba as a small-town dance teacher with huge choreographer dreams? Yes, please! 29. “Happy Feet” Tap-dancing penguins? YAS! 28. “Burlesque” Cher + Christina Aguilera + all kinds of fun dancing = GOLD. 27....
by Amy Brandt | Aug 14, 2017 | Profiles
Hollywood portrayals of the dance world tend to be either campy love stories or dark, twisted melodramas. But a new French drama coming soon to American cinemas offers a more introspective (and authentic) perspective of one dancer’s search for artistic...
by Suzannah Friscia | Jan 22, 2017 | Company Life
Not too long ago, we found out that Sergei Polunin would be getting his big Hollywood break with two film roles, including one in an upcoming spy thriller called Red Sparrow. Details about the project have been scarce so far, but we know that the story takes place in...
by Suzannah Friscia | Dec 8, 2016 | Everything "Nutcracker", Profiles, Viral Videos
Hallmark Channel Christmas movies, with their delightfully cheesy plots and predictable fairy tale endings, are pretty much the ultimate guilty pleasure. But this year there’s an extra reason to cozy up in front of the TV in your pajamas, popcorn in hand. The...