Welcome back from a two-week hiatus to Season 18 of “So You Think You Can Dance.” Did you miss us?  Our past two Monday nights weren’t nearly as eventful without the chance to watch our faves compete to be America’s Favorite Dancer. So in case you didn’t catch last night’s episode, we’re here to fill you in on what you missed—the dancing, the drama, the Deeley of it all. And trust us, this episode was worth the wait.  If your past two weeks were as busy as ours, it’s easy to forget what happened at the end of the last episode. To recap: The judges picked our top 10 (!!), and they’re ..read more

When Christina Clark saw her first Nutcracker performance at age 5, she didn’t immediately aspire to the roles of Sugarplum Fairy or Dewdrop—instead, she was fixated on the dozens of children in the cast. “I was determined to become one of those kids onstage,” she remembers. “Performing was the only goal.” Clark, a New York City native, was accepted into the School of American Ballet at age 7, became an apprentice with New York City Ballet in 2016, and was promoted to the corps de ballet in 2017. With her elongated limbs and polished port de bras, Clark is a remarkably self-possessed ..read more

The Houston dance community is as big and sprawling as the city itself. Houston, the fourth-largest city in the U.S., is recognized as more ethnically diverse than most cities of similar size. Its dance scene reflects that size and diversity, with a range of companies, schools, and choreographers. Most Houstonians divide the city into “inside the Loop” and “outside the Loop,” the Loop being Loop 610, the innermost circle of the freeway system. t Most (though not all) performances are inside the Loop, but there are many studios outside the Loop that provide opportunities for dancers and educato ..read more

You might remember Anthony Madu from a video that went viral in June 2020. Shared to millions on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) by celebrities like Viola Davis and Cynthia Erivo, the video captured an 11-year-old Madu dancing barefoot and in the rain on a backstreet of Nigeria—and even then, the elements couldn’t dampen his lofty ballon.  Soon, millions more will get a glimpse of not just Madu’s talent but his story, which, at present, is unfolding at one of England’s most prestigious training grounds for dance: Elmhurst Ballet School.  Coming to Disney+ on March 29, Madu follow ..read more

We’ve officially made it past the audition round on this season of “So You Think You Can Dance,” but that doesn’t mean that the hard part is over. The 35 dancers who made it through auditions now had to face the true test: the choreography round.  And while, typically, this round could have gone on for a number of days to whittle the groups down, everything is different this year. Allison Holker revealed that this season the choreography round would last only one day, and would see 35 turn into 10! So in case you missed last night’s episode, we’re here to recap all the best dancing, and t ..read more

Last night was the final round of solo auditions on “So You Think You Can Dance,” and it’s safe to say the competition was fierce. After all, who doesn’t want to be America’s Favorite Dancer? But before we head on to the next round of the competition, we have to recap the standout performances from all the dancers who made it through.  Ali Deucher All eyes on ALI ? Tune in to #SYTYCD now on @FOXTV for more dancing ? pic.twitter.com/ZEeJ7rANbH — So You Think You Can Dance (@DANCEonFOX) March 19, 2024 Twenty-three-year-old Ali Deucher came to “SYT” auditions with some serious creds unde ..read more

Amber Tacy, a personal trainer and the founder of Dancers Who Lift, an online strength training and nutrition program geared toward dancers, first experienced plantar fasciitis when she was in college. “I remember my feet screaming at 8 in the morning, and I was supposed to go through a 90-minute barre, and then modern and rehearsal right after that, and then another technique class,” she says. “I was distraught because I couldn’t imagine putting weight on my foot.” AMBER TRACY. PHOTO BY JORDAN EAGLE OF J. EAGLE PHOTOGRAPHY, COURTESY TACY. Tacy’s experiences aren’t unusual, especially for danc ..read more

This summer, breaking will make its Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris games, and b-girl Sunny Choi is ready to make history. In fact, she already did! This past October, Choi became the first American woman to qualify for the games after winning the gold medal at the Pan American Games. Choi spent her adolescence as a gymnast with Olympic aspirations, but knee injuries forced her to quit the sport at just 18 years old. Shortly thereafter, as a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, she discovered some breakers dancing on campus who invited her to take class with them. She took them up on th ..read more

2024 was a big year for dance at the Oscars, including a history-making performance, a heart-pumping ensemble number, and a surprise addition to the “In Memoriam” segment. We’re still rooting for a “Best Choreography” category as dance continues to be an integral part to each year’s nominated films. But until then, we still enjoy seeing our beloved artform on the Dolby Theater stage. “Wahzhazhe” from Killers of the Flower Moon Eight Osage Nation dancers joined Scott George and the Osage Tribal Singers in a historic performance of “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from  ..read more

It’s the second day of auditions in Los Angeles, and the search for America’s Favorite Dancer is on. So in case you missed last night’s episode, here are all the standout dancers who made it through day two.  Braylon Browner Before he even started dancing, it seemed that 18-year-old Braylon had already won the judges over with his upbeat, positive energy. But once he started moving, the judges were even more impressed. All three judges gave Braylon a standing ovation—and three yeses. Madison Rogue Alvarado JUST DANCE, MADISON! ? #SYTYCD pic.twitter.com/sYvtdzahtS — So You Think You Can ..read more