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What "SYTYCD" Alum Ivan Koumaev’s Listening To

Justin Timberlake dancer and “SYTYCD” favorite Ivan Koumaev offers teachers this killer playlist of songs. “I urge teachers to be music hungry,” says NUVO Dance Convention teacher Ivan Koumaev. “Search and find music, don’t just get trapped into pop culture, which is limited and not driven by creatives—it’s driven by executives. Use the creativity inside […]

20 American-Themed Songs to Play During Class This Week

It’s that time of year again! Dancers everywhere are pregaming for 4th of July festivities by wearing their best red-white-and-blue dance gear, and planning where their team will meet up to watch their city’s long-anticipated (and potentially illegal) firework show. It’s flat-out patriotic! To keep up with the celebration (and to solidify yourself as your […]

Watch Olympic Figure Skater Adam Rippon Finally Take Home His "Gold"

Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon and pro partner Jenna Johnson snatched the coveted mirror ball trophy at the “Dancing With the Stars” Season 26 finale. Although it’s not that surprising (everyone was rooting for the skating darling, who basically won the Olympics), it’s still nice to see his hard work pay off. The dynamic duo, […]