At Red Bull Dance Your Style, the crowd decides everything. This year it had one thing to say: Jaïra Joy. At the 2025 World Final, 18-year-old Jaïra Joy became the second woman in history to take home the title of Dance Your Style Champion. Even better, her win followed an all-female tie-breaker round between Joy and 2023 champion Waackxxxy. Held in Los Angeles, California, on October 11, the competition housed over 10 thousand audience members cheering on the 16 competitors (eight pre-final winners and eight invited wildcards). Like many of her fellow dancers, the Netherlands-born Joy traveled across the world […]

On Monday, November 17, the 15th annual World Choreography Awards were celebrated in Los Angeles, CA. The event, which features live performances, recognizes the creative works of choreographers in today’s entertainment media. This year, pop icon Paula Abdul was honored with the Legacy Award, energizing an already vibrant night. Paula Abdul at the 2025 WCAs. Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador, courtesy WCAs. Following that highlight, here are the winners of the 2025 World Choreography Awards: Motion Picture Ashley Wallen; Jenny Griffin, associate choreographer: Better Man Television Reality/Variety Show Paris Cavanagh: “America’s Got Talent” (For “You Should See Me in a […]

GiaNina Paolantonio is taking the dance world by storm. The 20-year-old has performed on Broadway, toured with Mariah Carey, appeared in The Greatest Showman, and reached international fame starring in Season 8 of “Dance Moms.” This past year, she’s shifted her focus to teaching and choreographing. With regular class slots at iconic studios and an international teaching tour in full swing, Paolantonio is acquiring a reputation as an in-demand instructor. As a choreographer, she’s worked with major artists like Billie Eilish and Jessie Murph to craft viral dances using their music. Dance Spirit talked with Paolantonio about her teaching philosophy, […]

“Dancing with the Stars” dancer, choreographer, and mirrorball winner Witney Carson is always on the move. Lately, she’s been working with crocodile wrangler and wildlife activist Robert Irwin on the current season of “DWTS,” and on September 30, she launched her own dance-education app, Finesse. Witney Carson. Photo courtesy Guttman Associates Public Relations. Now available on the App Store and Google Play, Finesse uses virtual dance tutorials to teach combos created by Carson and fellow “DWTS” pro dancer Ezra Sosa, “DWTS” troupe dancer Hailey Bills, Briar Nolet, and Kelly Sweeney. It also features behind-the-scenes footage from the current “DWTS” season […]