Showstopper Magazine - 14th Issue - The Party Issue

On my 72nd birthday this year, I was surprised to see a social media post that made me feel incredible. The post said that I was an "icon." I was so flattered, and I really started to think about what an icon is. In my eyes, I don't consider myself an icon. True "icons" are the people behind the scenes, the ones you may never know exist.

The icons in my life start with the amazing team at Showstopper's national headquarters who work so hard and care so much to make each show perfect. They are our truck drivers who drive all week through tough situations, driving day and night to bring stages and sparkles to dancers around the country. They are the crew at the shows who work 60-hour weekends celebrating talent and dance and giving it a space to shine.

The icons are the dance teachers—without them there would be no Showstopper. They are inspiring young dancers and changing the world for the better every day.

These people are the true icons who I love and respect—everyday role models, leaders, and doers who make all the magic happen. They're the people we should celebrate. They're the people who make life, and the dance world, one big party.

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DANCE & LIFESTYLE

6 Road to Showstopper 8 History of Showstopper 26 45 Years of Party Anthems 34 5 Tips for Better Leaps 46 Netflix's Dance 100 50 Everybody Dance 52 Piece of Cake Recipe 54 Party Playlist 60 Tips for Attending College as a Performance Arts Major

62 Showstopper Merch 64 A Dancer's Guide To: Studio Parties

72 Fashion Worth Celebrating

82 Party-Inspired Spaces

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Michael Le Everleigh Rose The Sorority Girlz Bella Moore Kelsi Davies Reagan To Jordyn Curet

4 Editor's Letter 12 Dancer's Across America 68 Journey to Crystal 93 Crossword 94 Horoscopes

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A few of my favorite Instas from this season!

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Debbie & Dave Roberts EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Holly Childs CREATIVE CONSULTANT: Debbie Roberts • FASHION DIRECTOR: Angel Roberts • ASSOCIATE FASHION STYLISTS: Georgia VanNewkirk, Hazel VanNewkirk LEAD DESIGNER: Holly Childs • ASSOCIATE DESIGNERS: Nikki Cole, Tyler Amaral • LEAD EDITOR: Veronica Good ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Debbie Roberts, Nikki Cole, Abbey Macho, Angel Roberts, Georgia VanNewkirk, Hazel VanNewkirk • PHOTOGRAPHERS: Ana Ochoa, Holly Childs, Eva Nys, Dylan Lujano, Kim Preston, Stefany Blanco, Raul Romo, Katarina Stanic • WRITERS: Holly Childs, Veronica Good, Hayley Mac, Matt Tayao, Gavin Morales DIRECTORS OF PROCUREMENT AND LOCATIONS: Adam Roberts, Greg Kajcienski

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NATIONAL DIRECTOR: Debbie Roberts PRESIDENT: Dave Roberts CORPORATE & EVENT PRODUCTION MANAGING EDITOR OF SHOWSTOPPER MAGAZINE ONLINE: Veronica Good • DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT AND LEGAL AFFAIRS: Abbey Macho DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Richard Knox • DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS: Nikki Cole • CONTROLLER: Kim Kouba • ASSISTANT CONTROLLER: Craig Goeppinger • SENIOR VIDEOGRAPHER AND MEDIA PRODUCTION SPECIALIST: Earl Tyndall • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS: Christin Sandidge, Dana Decker DIRECTOR OF EVENT OPERATIONS: Laura Button TRAVEL DIRECTOR: Patience Cole • PRODUCTION MANAGER: Jon Greene • TECHNICAL DIRECTORS: Jeff Cole, Jamie Holliday, Brad Bowles • SHOW DIRECTORS: Heather Bills, Bailey Rivara ASSOCIATE SHOW DIRECTORS: Katie Akers, Mackenzi Pizana PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATOR: Jess Cranney • DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS: James Williams • SPECIAL PROJECTS: Mike Wager

SPECIAL THANKS TO: (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE): Brooklynne Webb, Sharar Ali-Speakes, Rosie Mclleland, Jade Chynoweth, Fuego Shoes, Tatum Brady, Gavin Morales, Kennedy Paige, Michael Le, Everleigh Rose, Sydney Bourne, Samantha Bailey, Marielle Caldwell, Brooklyn Juvé, Bella Moore, Kelsi Davies, Reagan To, Jordyn Curet, Hayley Mac, Peace Love Hip Hop, Bronlyn Ward, Marlee Thomas, Rachel McNaughton, Braelyn Schaffer, Rylee Wall, McKenzie Bouhadie, Annie Slemp, Rachel Ross Bunch, Lizzo, Matt Tayao

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You know Showstopper has been dancing with you since 1978, but you might not know how all of the pink and glitter got here. As we celebrate Showstopper’s 45th anniversary of dance, competition, and talent, we have to look back on where it all began and the steps it took to continue to make dance something to celebrate.

In 1967, at just 16 years old, our founder, Debbie Roberts, was in Battle Creek, Michigan working with Civic Recreation to create extra programs for underserved communities. She wanted to start a dance program—she ended up creating dance programs for seven elementary schools in her area.

At the end of that first year, the kids in the programs wanted to do something big, so Debbie worked with W.K. Kellogg II (of Kellogg’s Foods) to create a prize pool for a talent competition. She also thrifted and painted a trophy for the first place award and gathered a panel of judges. This was Debbie’s first dance competition, but it was far from her last.

In 1978, Showstopper would follow in the footsteps of that first Design: Holly Childs, Nikki Herr • Writing: Veronica Good

dance competition. After years of watching her son, Adam, play competitive sports and knowing the excitement that getting to show their skills brings children, Debbie wanted to give the dance world the same experience. That first year, Showstopper—named by Debbie’s then 8-year-old daughter Angel—held six competitions, with a Finals in New York City, funded by Debbie’s savings and driven by her determination. She wrote letters and knocked on

the doors of local dance

Dance is an all-around

studios to pitch her idea.

experience. It’s studio

Not everyone said yes, but

hours, lifelong friendships,

that first competition had

travel, competition, and

around 400 attendees, and

so much more. Dance is

by the fourth show, people

a passion. It’s a lifestyle.

were excited for what

Debbie would release

was to come. That first

three dance-related books

season Debbie kick started

and continue to explore

this dream, and after the

different ways to bring

first two competitions,

dance to dancers with the

her husband, Dave

addition of Showstopper

Roberts, would start fitting

Dance Conventions in the

Showstopper into his work

late ‘90s. Showstopper’s

schedule. He joined the

National Tour grew to

team full time in 1985.

match the enthusiasm and excitement of dancers

Showstopper was bringing

across the country who

competition to dancers, but

worked hard to bring their

it was also bringing dancers

passion to life on stage—

to people’s attention. Local

and still is.

TV stations and newspapers

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were filled with pictures of

Competitions,

dancers leaping across the

conventions—and even

Showstopper stage. Debbie

a virtual tour during

Roberts graced the cover of

2020—if there is a way

Dance Teacher in 1984—and

to make dance an event,

later topped Glamour’s list of

Showstopper is up for the

Outstanding Young Working

challenge. In its 45th year,

Women. Showstopper

Showstopper is hitting

also made it to the screen.

the road to take its stages

Before So You Think You Can

on a 51-competition tour

Dance and Dancing with

taking place over 40

The Stars, was the American

locations. The tour also

Dance Championships,

includes four conventions,

Showstopper’s National Finals

two issues of Showstopper

Competition. Showstopper’s

Magazine—now in its sixth

hit TV Show filled televisions

year with its online sister

across the nation for 20

Showstopper Magazine

years and received five

Online—and more glitter

Emmy Nominations.

and confetti than ever.

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Michael Le is not your

support he received from his

Michael's life. “It put me

average dancer. In a world

friends, family, and fans, he

in the mindset of not just

where social media is

kept pushing forward.

being a dancer, but a

king, Michael has taken One of Michael's most famous

into other aspects of

incredible dance moves,

videos is an escalator dancing

content creation that I

earning him millions of

video which is one of the

wanted to explore, like

followers and making

most-liked TikToks of all time.

VFX, acting, anime, or

him a viral sensation. But

The video was created while

even just skit making with

Michael is more than just

Michael was experimenting

my family,” he told us.

a dancer; he's also an

with different ways to

innovator and a creative

showcase dancing in public.

genius who is pushing

“This was just one of those

the boundaries of what is

ideas that we wanted to push

Now, Michael has

possible on social media.

the boundary on and expand,”

collaborated with artists

he shared, “so we worked

like Jason Derulo and

to brainstorm ways to add

has performed in music

BLOWING UP

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creator that could expand

TikTok by storm with his

COLLABORATIONS

reactions. We experimented

videos for Daddy Yankee,

Michael's journey started in

with screaming outside of

Fabolous, and Nicky

2012 when he took a dance

the video and capturing the

Jam. One of his favorite

class at a studio in Florida.

reaction by making sure that

collaborations is with

From the very first class, he

if people saw us dancing,

Jason Derulo, who he’s

knew that he had found his

they would also hear us as

created content with many

passion. He started training

well. We waited for the right

times. Another favorite

three to five days a week

people to react as we went

moment for Michael was

and soon decided to pursue

down the escalator. We had the

when his choreography

dance and social media

cameraman hide, set it up, and

was featured in the

as a career. He began

the rest is history.”

Fabolous music video for

posting his dance classes, choreography, dance

“Flipmode.” “It was such a DANCER + CREATOR

challenges, and tutorials.

special moment because it was my first time coming

Soon, one of his dance

Social media, and specifically

to LA to perform,” he

challenge videos started

TikTok, has completely changed

shared with us.

to blow up. Inspired by the

INTRODUCING: CREA8 Michael hopes that his current project, a hip hop focused dance convention called CREA8, will help shape the dance world. “I want to bridge the gap between social media and dance and show that we can all enjoy dancing together,” he explained. “I hope this event allows other dancers to be able to connect with industry professionals and empowers them to continue to follow their dreams and pursue their passions.”

While CREA8 will have incredible teachers–including the Kinjaz, the Future Kingz, Meet the Rods, a few choreographers from the Chaos faculty, and Michael himself–helping dancers to develop their craft is not his only goal. “I want to show [dancers] the ropes and how they can start their own dance career,” he explained. "I want to bring all the social media [hip hop] dance leaders together for the very first time [and] give everyone the opportunity to grow and learn."

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Everleigh Rose, the 10-year-old

Ziegler. Her favorite collaboration

be inspired!” she shared. While

social media star and dancer,

so far, though, was with dance

dance is definitely her passion,

has captured the hearts of

icon JoJo Siwa–who Everleigh has

she only dances three days per

many with her fun and bubbly

known since she was a toddler!

week (starting late and ending

personality. With over 6 million followers on Instagram and 3

early) so she still has time to FROM CALI TO TENNESSEE

million subscribers on YouTube,

favorite thing to do when she isn’t

Everleigh has become a

We’ve been lucky enough to

at dance? Spending time with

household name in the world

see Everleigh compete on the

her family. Lucky for Everleigh,

of social media. We caught

Showstopper stage in Anaheim,

her other passion, social media,

up with her this spring to hear

California many times! And while

allows her to do just that!

about life as a content creator,

she’s found incredible success

how she handles her fame, and

being born and raised on the

her move to Nashville.

West Coast, her family and she

FINDING HER PASSION

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do other things she loves. Her

SOCIAL MEDIA

recently made a cross-country

Her social media journey began

move to Nashville, Tennessee,

when her mom and grandma

where she’ll begin training at DC

started an Instagram profile for

Everleigh began dancing at

Dance Factory. So far so good at

her and her friend Ava, thinking

just 20 months and did her first

the new studio! Everleigh said her

maybe they would get free

competition when she was only

new teammates are “just as sweet

clothes. It blew up when famous

3! She found her passion early,

as my friends at Pave” (her old

actors and celebrities started

and her love for dance is evident

dance studio in California). While

reposting them which led to

in everything she does. She was

any move would be a challenge

Everleigh and her mom going

born and raised in Orange

for a 10-year-old used to the West

viral on Musical.ly. When her

County, California, home

Coast, her parents held off on

mom, Savannah, married her

to many world renowned

moving for 4 months to make the

stepdad, Cole Labrant (who was

choreographers, and she’s

transition go as easy as possible.

popular on Vine), their wedding

had the opportunity to train

YouTube video went viral and all

with many of them. She’s

Everleigh trains in many

worked with Matt Steffanina,

styles of dance, but she

Talia Favia, and even Maddie

definitely has a favorite.

Now, Everleigh spends a couple

“I like contemporary most

of hours each week creating

of all because I love

content with her family. “Working

expressing myself and

with my family is very fun," she

showing my emotions for other people to see and

of their followers grew.

shared. "We go to cool places for the videos sometimes, and we get to go to different events and eat weird things and stuff. I think it's so cool doing it with my family!"

FINDING A BALANCE Everleigh said that balancing being a kid, a dancer, and a social media influencer comes down to one simple thing: she loves it!

“Sometimes it’s a lot of team hours for dance,” she explained, “but I think dance and YouTube are both so fun. I love it! I love when I get home from dance and my parents are filming something really fun and surprising me! So I love it all!

I have a really fun life.” While she does help to come up with ideas for content, her family makes sure to protect her in the process. “I can’t be on social media unless my mom or grandma are sitting with me,” she revealed. “My mom has to give another parent permission for me to be in my friends TikToks.”

HANDLING FAME Being a kid and a social media influencer can come with its challenges, but Everleigh takes it all in stride. With such a large following, though, she’s often recognized by other dancers.

She loves connecting with her audience, but she does set boundaries to ensure it doesn’t become too much. “The only thing I don’t like is people asking me for photos when I’m trying to focus before going on stage at a dance competition,” she shared. While she doesn’t always say yes, she tries to as much as possible. She loves when little kids get excited and

ask for a photo and told us “[she] always know[s] that it makes their day and that kids get really happy.”

From balancing school and dance to traveling and creating content with her family for social media, Everleigh has managed to maintain a positive attitude and inspire others to pursue their passions.

With a bright future ahead of her, we can't wait to see what Everleigh will accomplish next. Keep an eye out for her new YouTube channel where she'll make videos with just her dad as well as a super exciting dance-related project coming in few months!

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In recent years, social media has

idea and since we were already

interests, yet we all love what

become an incredibly powerful

working together on a previous

we do and are able to come

tool for young people to create

project, she thought it would be a

together as one! We are truly

and share content. For The

perfect fit.”

a one of a kind group of

and driven women from all over

Samantha shared her excitement

from all different backgrounds,

the United States, social media has

for the concept, and said, “I have

while sharing our passions with

provided them with the platform

seen plenty of content houses/

the world.”

they need to share their interests,

groups that were mainly male

talents, and creativity with the

but this was the first time hearing

Marielle is also so grateful for the

world. We had the pleasure of

about an all-female group. I was

experience, and feels it's been the

speaking with a few of the girls:

even more excited that I was

perfect way to combine all of her

Sydney Bourne, Marielle Caldwell,

going to be part of it and get to

interests. "Growing up as a dancer,

Brooklyn Juvé, and Samantha

meet and create with so many

actress, and YouTuber, I have

Bailey to learn more about how

girls from all over."

always looked for a group of girls

Sorority Girlz, a group of talented

powerful women who come

they got started with The Sorority

that support each other and I am

Girlz, how they collaborate on

For Brooklyn, joining The Sorority

so grateful that I get to be a part

content, and what advice they

Girlz was a dream come true. "I

of The Sorority Girlz."

have for aspiring content creators.

am a professional dancer and have been dancing since I was

COMBINING DIFFERENT PASSIONS

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

3 years old," she shared. "It’s my passion! Not only that, but I love to

Creating content as a group can

The Sorority Girlz began in 2020

create content with people, and I

be a challenge, but The Sorority

as a concept for a digital sorority

was so intrigued when I was given

Girlz have found a way to make it

of powerful women who come

the chance to share my passion

work. As Marielle explained, “We

from all different backgrounds,

with others. [We] have different

plan out content days for any of

while sharing their passions with

the girls that can get together.

the world. Each member of the

We’ll pick a spot then when we

group has different interests and

meet up, we’ll make videos, take

talents, but they all share a love

photos, or go live together on the

of music, dance, beauty, gaming,

group account.”

and lifestyle. As Sydney explained, “I am a dancer and singer who loves to entertain and enjoys making content with my friends.

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My manager came up with the

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Each member of The Sorority

Sorority Girlz have some great

Girlz has a different area of focus

advice. As Marielle put it, “The

within the group, but they are all

more friends and connections you

able to showcase their talents and

can make, the better. Finding ways

interests in the content they create.

to connect to your followers will

As Samantha explained, “Each of

naturally grow your following and

us brings our own personalities

your social media presence.”

to the table when it comes to finding trending audios or videos.

USING THEIR PLATFORM FOR GOOD

Whoever suggests a sound that maybe sparks someone else's

As influencers with a significant

interest then those are the ones

following, The Sorority Girlz

who will be in that video."

recognize the power of their platform and the responsibility

OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

that comes with it. They strive to inspire and empower others,

As with any endeavor, The Sorority

especially young women, by being

Girlz have faced their fair share

positive role models and sharing

of challenges. One of the biggest

their true selves on social media.

challenges they face is the fact that many of the girls do not live in

The girls hope to use their platform

Los Angeles. However, as Sydney

to spread positivity and love,

pointed out, “thanks to the power

and they make sure to support

of social media, we are able to

causes that are important to them,

overcome that by going live on

such as mental health and body

Instagram or Tiktok together.”

positivity. The Sorority Girlz also hope to create a safe and inclusive

COLLABORATION

space for their followers.

The Sorority Girlz have had

For others who are hoping to

the opportunity to collaborate

become influencers, the girls have

with some amazing brands

some advice: "Never stop doing

and creators, but their favorite

what you love. This industry can be

collaboration to date was with

tough but if you can find the happy

each other. As Brooklyn put it, “My

moments and the joy in showing

favorite project that we have done

off what you’ve got then go for it"

is honestly just creating content with each other. There's something

The girls' dedication to using

so special about being able to

their platform for good is truly

share your passion with others

inspiring, and it's clear that they

who have different interests, yet

are making a positive impact on

we all love what we do and are

their followers. Despite facing

able to come together as one!”

challenges, they have continued to grow their platform and use it for

ADVICE FOR CONTENT CREATORS

good, inspiring and empowering others to be themselves and never

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give up on their dreams. We can’t

following on social media, The

wait to see what they do next!

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Kelsi Davies, a psychic

believe in myself, and that is what

places, sharing her journey

medium, actress, dancer,

sets me apart from others.”

and experiences on her

singer, and artist, has

Instagram, YouTube channel,

always been drawn to the

Her talents eventually earned her

entertainment industry.

MVP for her dance team three

And thanks to her charming

years in a row! Kelsi actually

personality, unwavering

credits dance, especially hip hop,

dedication, and a penchant

for helping her overcome her

Despite the fear she once

for exploring haunted places,

anxiety. “I was always timid and

had of ghosts, Kelsi has

Kelsi has become a rising star.

shy, but when I danced, I could

become more comfortable

let all of that go and become this

with them as she has

higher energy version of myself.”

become more attuned to

DARING TO DANCE

and TikTok. OVERCOMING FEARS

her gifts. She has created Growing up, Kelsi was always

PSYCHIC GIFTS

the "shy" girl at school, but

fans who inspire her to

despite this, she had a deep

Besides dancing, Kelsi spends

keep putting in the work.

desire to dance, act, and

her time traveling to the most

“Visiting these haunted

perform. At first, it was a

haunted places in the world.

places can be terrifying,

challenge, but she soon

While she frequently shares her

thrilling, fascinating, and

got more comfortable and

paranormal experiences now,

dangerous,” she revealed,

confident. “Meeting new

she didn’t always know what

“but it is definitely something I

people and going into new

they were. “It took me a while to

am meant to experience and

environments all on my own

understand that the things I had

share with the world!”

was so hard,“ she explained,

experienced throughout my life

“but I pushed through and did

weren't ‘normal,’” she explained. “I

Motivated by her purpose,

it. It taught me that you really

would always know things before

Kelsi faces her fears head

can do anything you set your

they happened, have visions, feel

on, exploring her gifts along

mind to.”

people's energy, see auras, and

the way. You can hear

of course have experiences with

about her experiences on

Her dance journey began

shadow people or seeing someone

her podcast, InTalkxicated,

when she discovered hip hop

at the corner of my eye.”

where she “talk[s] about

dance classes at 12 years old.

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a beautiful community of

life and its many mysteries

She fell in love with the art

She did a bit of family research,

including spooky stories, [her]

form and eventually started

and found out her gifts actually run

experiences as a psychic

teaching, choreographing,

in her family! “This really made me

medium, conspiracies, and

and performing. Her talents

feel comforted or understood in a

more.” While all of this on top

didn’t come without hard

way,” Kelsi shared. “I always knew I

of dancing and acting can

work, though. “I would

was different, but this just blew my

be draining, she continues

practice over and over until

mind and allowed me to dive even

to put in the work. “The

it was the very best that I

deeper into my spirituality.”

more energy you put into

was capable of doing,” she revealed. “That's how I’ve

something, the easier it is HAUNTED PLACES

always done things that I’m

to manifest your desires,” she shared. “I try to create

passionate about. I put in the

Now, Kelsi has traveled around

something new and exciting

energy, the work, and truly

the world to the most haunted

every day!"

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Netflix has done it again,

a dance and then perform it

We get to know their stories,

bringing us another must-

using 100 of the world's best

their struggles, and their

watch show for all of us

dancers. With a grand prize

passions as they prepare

dance lovers out there! The

of $100,000 and a chance to

to take on the challenge of

streaming giant recently

perform in front of some of the

Dance 100.

released a brand new show

biggest names in the dance

called Dance 100, and it's

industry, the stakes are high

The competition itself is divided

already creating a buzz

and the competition is fierce.

into several rounds, with each

among fans of the genre.

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episode featuring a different The first few episodes

theme or style of dance. From

The show follows 100 talented

introduce us to the dancers,

Bollywood to ballroom, the

dancers from all over the

who come from all walks of

dancers are challenged to

world as they compete for the

life and have a wide range

step outside of their comfort

title of Dance 100 Champion.

of dance backgrounds.

zones and showcase their

Throughout the season, eight

From ballet to hip-hop,

versatility as performers.

choreographers compete in

contemporary to salsa, there's

They work with some of the

a street dance competition

something for everyone in this

best choreographers in the

where they must choreograph

diverse group of performers.

industry, who push them to

their limits and help them to

Another standout aspect of

Of course, no dance

grow as artists.

the show is the production

competition would be

value. From the stunning

complete without judges, and

But it's not just about the

visuals to the high-energy

Dance 100 has assembled a

dancing. The show also

performances, Dance 100’s

panel of some of the biggest

touches on the personal lives

production cannot be beat.

names in the business. From

of the dancers, showing us the

The choreography is top-

legendary choreographer

friendships, romances, and

notch, the music is infectious,

Debbie Allen to Latin

rivalries that develop over

and the editing keeps us on

ballroom champion Maksim

the course of the competition.

the edge of our seats. It's clear

Chmerkovskiy, the judges

We see the hard work and

that a lot of time and effort

bring a wealth of knowledge

dedication that goes into

went into making this show

and expertise to the table.

pursuing a career in dance,

a truly immersive experience

as well as the sacrifices that

for viewers.

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come with it.

Dance 100 is a show that is sure to captivate dance fans

The show is hosted by Ally

of all ages and backgrounds.

One of the things that sets

Love, a fitness instructor

With its combination of

Dance 100 apart from other

and model who has been

top-notch talent, stunning

dance competitions is the

featured in publications such

production value, and diverse

international nature of the

as Vogue, Women's Health,

cultural influences, it's a

show. With dancers hailing

and Glamour. Like everything

celebration of the power of

from all over the world, we

else she does, she wanted to

dance to unite us all.

get to see a wide range of

bring her A-game to the show

dance styles and cultural

and its contestants. "I was

Whether you're a seasoned

influences. It's a celebration

really focused on 'How can I

dancer or just a casual fan,

of diversity and inclusion,

bring good energy?' 'How can

this show is definitely worth

showcasing the beauty of

I champion the dancers when

a watch. The entire season is

dance as a universal language

they're tired?'" she shared

available to watch right now

that brings us all together.

with Variety.

on Netflix!

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You might have heard her voice as the eerie, childlike doll in the viral Netflix show Squid Game. Or, maybe you’ve seen her on social

decided to watch it one night. I

media, dancing her heart out

remember my friends said they

but

or sharing her experiences as a

heard something about a little

when

young actress. Either way, Reagan

show called Squid Game, but

she didn’t

To is quickly becoming a name to

because of the violent scenes, I

get the results

remember in the industry.

[wasn't] allowed to watch it. We

she wanted, she

didn’t realize I was in it until I heard

began taking classes. “I

Reagan fell in love with

my voice all over the Internet! I still

learned that it takes a lot of

performing from a very young

pinch myself! It was my birthday

practice to get into competitions,”

age and, at just 5 years old,

when it went viral, and we had to

she revealed.

declared that she wanted to

celebrate!” Her friends and family

become an entertainer to “bring

threw her the biggest birthday

Reagan also trains in ballet and

joy and laughter to everyone who

party with over 400 guests–

she says that the technique and

watched [her.]” Luckily, Reagan’s

friends, actors, and dancers. They

flexibility she’s gained from that

parents supported her dreams

even played a huge game of “Red

"

has helped her immensely with

light, green light” with everyone at

her Latin ballroom skills. Now,

the end of the night!

when she practices ballroom, she

and helped her get started.

SQUID GAME When it comes to Squid Game, Reagan admits that she had no idea what she was getting into.

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show until after she had seen the script. Getting her voice just right for her character, Ga-yeong, was challenging, but she used memories of her family movie nights with her dad to help her connect. Finding the right voice for the Squid Game

doesn’t even “need to think about

I didn’t even know I was in Netflix’s top show

Doll was even harder. Reagan didn’t know about the violent scenes, and she ended up thinking about

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[her] feet!”

BALLROOM WINS Her hard work has paid off, as she recently won a medal at the United Kingdom Open Championships and was a finalist in the United States Championships. While her wins are no surprise to us, Reagan didn’t expect them at all. “You can see it the moment I won,” she explained.

“I was very surprised at the time."

Reagan's journey to fame is a

her school recess while recording.

In addition to acting and voice

testament to the power of hard

“Somehow that made the voice

acting, Reagan is also an award-

work, determination, and a passion

more scary!” she shared.

winning Latin ballroom dancer.

for doing what you love. Whether

She competes all across the United

she's voicing a character (keep

Reagan’s role in Squid Game has

States as well as internationally.

your eyes peeled for her upcoming

been a cultural phenomenon.

She actually got into dancing

animated character!), dancing

SNL even did a skit featuring her

when she was on the set of Jane

on the ballroom floor, or acting

character. But Reagan actually

the Virgin. Actress Gina Rodriguez

in front of the camera, Reagan

didn’t know she was featured in

showed Reagan a video of herself

brings unique energy and talent

the show until after it went viral. “I

dancing and it made Reagan want

to everything she does. Look out

didn’t even know I was in Netflix’s

to be as good as her. She started

for this multi-talented rising star

top show until my mom and dad

practicing with YouTube videos.

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It’s My Party - Lesley Gore (1963) I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party - The Beatles (1964) 1999 - Prince (1982) Where’s the Party - Madonna (1986) Fight For Your Right To Party - Beastie Boys (1986) We Like to Party - Vengaboys (1999) The Party Song - Blink 182 (1999) Party Like a Rock Star - Shop Boyz (2007) Party in the USA - Miley Cyrus (2009) Don’t Stop the Party - Black Eyed Peas (2010) Get the Party Started - P!nk (2010) Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO (2011) Party - Beyoncé (2011) Don't Stop the Party - Pitbull (2012) My Party - Icona Pop (2012) A Little Party Never Killed Nobody - Fergie (2013) It's My Party - Jessie J (2013) House Party - Sam Hunt (2014) Life of the Party- Shawn Mendes (2015)

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Pity Party - Melanie Martinez (2015) Slumber Party - Britney Spears (2016) Party For One - Carly Rae Jepsen (2019) When the Party’s Over - Billie Eilish (2019) Party Girl - StaySolidRocky (2020) The Birthday Party - The 1975 (2020)

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Jordyn Curet is an accomplished

projects, including the Oscar-

I always start by reading the

actress, athlete, and philanthropist

nominated Marriage Story, which

script and getting a sense of the

who has been taking the

was a highlight for her. “It was an

character and the story,” she

entertainment industry by

amazing opportunity for me to be

revealed. “I try to find similarities

storm. At just 2 years old, Jordyn

a part of something so special,”

between the character and

began her career in modeling

she shared. “As I grow older, my

myself and use that as a starting

and acting, which has led to her

love for acting only gets stronger.”

point to develop the character's

being in numerous television shows, films, commercials, and

personality and behavior.” Her STAYING ACTIVE

print campaigns. Today, at 14,

favorite role to date is “Shamiah” on Home Economics, a complex

Jordyn is an inspiration to young

Aside from acting, Jordyn is also

character who happens to be

people everywhere, showing that

passionate about sports and loves

adopted, just like Jordyn. “I love

anything is possible with hard

tennis, pickle ball, swimming, and

how she is figuring out her own

work, passion, and dedication.

running. Balancing her athletic

identity and trying to navigate the

pursuits with her acting career can

world around her, it’s something

be challenging, but Jordyn has

that I can relate to.”

INSPIRED BY DISNEY

found a balance that works for her.

PARTIES + CELEBRATIONS

Jordyn’s love for acting started at

“I don't think there’s anything that

a young age when she watched

could distract me from pursuing

her favorite shows on Disney

my acting career [...] but sports

With great roles comes great

Channel, like Dog with a Blog

are a great way to stay healthy

opportunities, and one of her favs

and Austin & Ally. “This early

and have fun with friends. I try to

so far was attending the Emmys

exposure to the world of acting

manage my time wisely so that

after party. “[It] was one of the

sparked a fire within me,” she

I can focus on both my athletic

wildest experiences I’ve had,” she

shared. Jordyn quickly knew that

pursuits and acting career.”

recalled. “The energy in the room

she wanted to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

was electric, and it was amazing MAKING A CONNECTION

Jordyn landed her first big TV

to see so many talented people in one place. I remember feeling a bit

show role at the age of seven on

When working on multiple

starstruck as I mingled with industry

Bizaardvark, where she worked

projects simultaneously, Jordyn

veterans and fellow rising stars” It

alongside Olivia Rodrigo and

stays motivated and focused by

was a night she'll never forget.

Madison Hu. Since then, Jordyn

finding a connection between

has been fortunate enough to

her character and herself. “When

When she’s not attending industry

have worked on various other

I’m preparing for a new project,

parties, Jordyn finds her own

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ways to celebrate her

biggest inspiration,” she shared.

her success go to her

successes. “Whenever I

“They have taught me the value

head. She credits her

achieve something I've

of helping others and have been

upbringing for instilling

been working towards, I

instrumental in shaping my desire

in her the importance of

can't help but scream and

to make a difference in the world.”

being humble and grateful

dance around the room,” she shared. “It's a pretty funny

for everything in her life.

SUPPORT SYSTEM

sight, with my mom cheering

"For me, staying humble and grounded comes

in the background and my

Helping her with her non-profit

naturally," she explains.

manager on the phone. And

isn’t the only way that Jordyn

"While I'm grateful for the

of course, I love to treat

finds support within her family,

opportunities I've been

myself to a scoop of ice

In fact, they’ve played an

given and the projects I've

cream–it's the perfect way

important role throughout her

worked on, I don't like to

to celebrate!”

entire career. “They have been

boast or brag about them.

It's just not my style."

PHILANTHROPY FINDING A BALANCE On top of her creative pursuits, Jordyn is

Balancing her career on

also passionate about

top of philanthropy work

philanthropy. Her nonprofit

at such a young age is no

foundation, Jordyn's Joy,

easy task. Jordyn's advice

focuses on giving back to the

for those who want to

community by organizing

pursue a career in the

clothing, food, and toy drives

entertainment industry

and donating these essential

while also giving back to

items to those in need. “It's

society is to leverage the

really special for me because

platform and audience

it's my way of giving back

they have to make a

to those who have helped

positive impact. "Embrace

the community, and they

the opportunity you have

deserve to be recognized and

to make a difference,

supported,” she told us. “I'm

and use your platform to

really proud of the impact

there for me every step of the

inspire others and promote

we've been able to make.”

way,” she shared. From driving

positive change," she says.

me to auditions and helping me Jordyn was motivated to

run my lines, to cheering me on at

Jordyn is proof that age

create her own charity

every performance and being my

is just a number when

organization at such a

sounding board for new projects.

it comes to making a

young age because of

Their support has helped me to

difference in the world.

her parents' influence in

believe in myself and my abilities."

With a heart of gold, a list

instilling the importance of

Staying Grounded and Humble

of talents, and a drive to

giving back and making a

make a difference, Jordyn

difference in the world. “My

While Jordyn has a large social

Curet is a name you'll want

family has always been my

media following, she hasn’t let

to remember.

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years old. “I loved it right

working 12-hour days during

away,” she shared. From

the week and flying around the

there, Showstopper

country to work at Showstopper

competitions were a

competitions on the weekends.

regular part of her

All of this was a path to achieving

dance career.

her goals. “I saved up as much money as possible so I could move

Along with competing

to Hollywood and attend MUD

on stage, Rachel was also

makeup school,” Rachel told us. “I

one of many submitting

wanted to be in show business!”

headshots to extra categories like Most Photogenic. “I won

STYLING HER WAY TO SUCCESS

The glitz and glam of

the photogenic competition. It

Hollywood often seems

was so exciting for me coming

“My first real job was at Young

like a never-ending party!

from a small town!” Winning led

and Restless. I worked there for

Part of what makes all of that

to Rachel meeting Showstopper’s

three years.” This first job was a

sparkle happen are the creatives

founder Debbie Roberts. Debbie

bigger deal than just Rachel’s first

making everyone look fabulous

took Rachel to an audition for an

step into show business. Working

behind the scenes from designers

Elvis-themed show in Myrtle Beach,

on The Young and The Restless

and makeup artists to wardrobe

South Carolina, and her dreams of

would teach her valuable lessons

and hairstylists. For an inside look

working in the industry only grew

about life on set and help her build

at life on set, we caught up with

from there. “I realized I wanted to

her work ethic. The Young and

Rachel Ross to find out what makes

move away from home and be in

The Restless is also where Rachel

being a Hollywood hair stylist a

show business.”

earned her Emmy!

She would go on to try modeling,

Rachel shared that working on

but feedback that she should

soap operas is very different

change her appearance to fit the

from other on-screen projects.

real party (and all of the hard work and serious details, too, of course).

FROM DANCE TO HOLLYWOOD

mold better made her decide she

“They shoot three to five shows

For Rachel, show business started

would rather work behind the

in one day. The actors have so

at Showstopper. Inspired by a

camera. She moved back home

much dialog. It moves very

performance a friend of hers

to attend cosmetology school

quickly.” She calls this

did, Rachel started dance at 8

and got a job at GLITZ Salon,

fast-paced production

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CELEBRATING HER STYLES

schedule “great training”

an essential

for stylists. The actors

morning cup of

have to be ready to go to move

coffee to building her

Beyond Emmys wins and her

from scene to scene and episode to

schedule around her family—

personal successes, there are

episode. Rachel credits her dance

“I’m a mom on my days off.”—

a lot of little moments that

experience for making her good at

Rachel told us she is “blessed” to

make life on set something to

this. “Quick changes.”

have a career that she can build

celebrate.

around the rest of her life and In 2012, all of those quick changes

have balance.

and busy shooting schedules

For Rachel, an average day on set starts early. Hair and makeup

paid off. Rachel and her styling

Right now, that balance looks

have to be there bright and early

team won a Daytime Creative

like working on Disney Channel’s

to get people in the chair before

Emmy Award for their work on

Villains of Valley View two days

filming starts. “We are the first

The Young and The Restless! She

a week. Rachel fills out the rest of

person the actors see in the day, so

told us that one of her favorite

her schedule spending time with

we have to be awake and ready to

“party” memories as a hair stylist

her sons, Nixon and Beaux, and

go.” From there, they are watching

is celebrating their Emmys win.

her husband along with hobbies

for any touch ups that need to be

that include yoga, hiking HIIT

done during filming, but Rachel’s

training, and a love of cooking.

favorite part is being in the trailer

"YOU HAVE TO LOVE IT"

with the actors. “We always have Spending time with celebrities and

It’s all about staying inspired and

music playing and have the most

creating cool styles can be a lot of

motivated. Rachel told us she is

interesting conversations,” she

work. Rachel’s advice for aspiring

“never satisfied” with where she

shared. “I’ve worked with so many

stylists is a bit of knowledge. “If

is at currently. “I can appreciate

actors over the years, so there’s

you want to work in TV, then you

what I have, but I am always

never a dull moment.”

need to be ready to work. It’s not

thinking of the future,” and that

as glamorous as it seems.” From

keeps her chasing new things.

Being a Hollywood hair stylist goes

early call times (think 4:42 am)

She seeks people with similar

far beyond hairspray and blow

and strange shooting locations

attitudes as her role models. “I

dryers, and staying ready

(ever hang out in a cemetery?) to

am inspired by people who have

and on your toes (dancer

extreme temperatures and long

created their own destinies!”—

skills!) is a must. Luckily

days, Rachel’s attitude toward

she considers Debbie Roberts an

we have Rachel to show

hairstyling is “You have to love it.”

example of this—“I believe anyone

us when to be in the zone

can have whatever they want in

and when to do a happy

She does love it, and she’s built a

life. I hope to teach that to my kids

dance for the small success

routine around her passion. From

as well.”

and big wins.

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You probably know Lizzo for

and the ways that she interacts

her stage presence, big smile,

with others are all part of what

and incredible lyrics. A singer,

make Lizzo that artist we can

rapper, composer, flautist, and

count on to bring good energy

actor, Lizzo is a force in music

to our ears.

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and a role model for self-care and self-love.

PROJECTING POSITIVITY

For many, Lizzo appeared in

Whether you’re listening to

music in 2019, but she’d been

“Juice” or “Special,” you know

working for much longer than

that Lizzo’s music is made to

that. Starting to play flute in

be felt and felt out loud. In

middle school, Lizzo formed

music, Lizzo expresses herself

a rap group, joined a rock

and explores events in her life

band, recorded with pop

from breakups to parties. She

icon Prince, and even went

shared with Zane Lowe

to university set on building a

that music is her therapy

career as a flautist.

(alongside professional therapy) and her biggest

In that time, Lizzo has become

outlet for her feelings.

a Grammy Award-winning

It’s also an outlet where

artist (and NAACP Image

she spreads positivity

Awards Entertainer of the Year,

to others.

BET award, BMA award, Soul Train award winner among

On “Juice,” Lizzo sings,

others). Achieving this has

“If I’m shinin’, everybody

taken more than good music.

gonna shine.” In an interview

Lizzo’s approach to life and art

with Vanity Fair last year,

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Lizzo explored the ways that

I wrote that song for people to

is something she exudes. Lizzo’s

positivity shapes all of her music.

sing it and do it for themselves.”

concerts include long breaks

“I’m not going to say anything negative in my music because I

where she talks to the crowd ADVOCATING FOR OTHERS

don’t want anything negative in

from the people within reaching distance to the people waving

my life.” She said. “But I’ll speak on

We love a party, and one of

their arms from the back of the

things that have happened, I’ll talk

the best things about parties is

venue. Lizzo is an artist that knows

about hard times, and how I

celebrating others. Advocacy and

the kind of journey it can take to

got through it.” For Lizzo, having

awareness are a big part of the

feel seen, and she’s passing that

that uplifting self-awareness is

ways that Lizzo uses her influence

on to others.

an essential part of her music.

and success to build others up. A lot of this starts close to her own

FEELIN' GOOD

If you’ve ever belted a

identity. Lizzo advocates for Black

Lizzo song in the car or

artists and creators and is a big

In a conversation with Vibe, Lizzo

the dance studio, you

supporter of “nerdy Black girls”

shared that she’s learned not to

know how powerful

(and proudly calls herself one). She

compare herself to others. “Well, that

that positivity is. Lizzo

also makes it a priority to promote

was the problem in the first place. I

shared with Vanity

body positivity through her shape

was comparing myself, and it didn’t

Fair that positivity

wear line Yitty and projects like

work. Comparing myself to people

informed her song

her Amazon series Watch Out for

don’t work for me. I definitely have

“Truth Hurts,” “[the

the Big Grrrls.

to create my own lane, make my

first verse] is like

an affirmation.

Lizzo knows she’s special, and

that I can exist comfortably because

It’s a reminder

advocating for others to be visible

I don’t really fit in nowhere else. No, I

of who you are.

and to know that they’re special

don’t compare myself to nobody."

own space for myself to exist in. So

Lizzo is known for being multi-talented. One of her many skills is playing the flute! A classically trained flautist, Lizzo has been practicing hard since she was 12. (She shared with Vanity Fair that she wanted to “be the best…flute player ever.”)

We know and love Lizzo, but the instrument behind the music is none other than Sasha Flute. An instrument with an Instagram account (@sashabefluting) and an amazing best friend, Sasha has performed alongside Lizzo on Ellen and even Live in Los Angeles.

More recently, Sasha went with Lizzo to the Library of Congress when the superstar performed James Madison’s 200-year old crystal flute. She also makes a statement, rising up out of the stage during Lizzo’s Special Tour performances!

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This is of course something Lizzo does for herself, but she also knows that influence is power and it’s something she should use for good. She knows that she’s a role model, and she embraces it. She shared with Vogue "Maybe, hopefully, that would give some young girl someone to look up to and take away the opportunity

1. What is the name of Lizzo’s flute?

A. Sam

C. Sarah

B. Sasha

D. It doesn’t have a name.

2. The name of Lizzo’s backup dancers: A. The Lizzies

C. The Big Grrrls

B. Lil Lizzos

D. Soulmates

3. How many Grammys does Lizzo have?

for someone to weaponise her uniqueness against her," she went on, adding: "I had to travel the world and I had to meet people and read DMs (direct messages) and look into their eyes and really hear their stories to believe that I was making an impact in a positive way."

A. 1

C. 3

Lizzo is herself through and through.

B. 2

D. 4

She knows what makes her shine

4. Whose 200-year old flute did Lizzo play?

and she encourages people to bring that out in themselves, too.

A. George Washington

Lizzo is Lizzo, not in spite of who

B. James Madison

she is but because of who she is.

C. Thomas Jefferson

This isn’t about being “bold” or

D. Alexander Hamilton

“unapologetic,” but accepting

5. This song brought her into mainstream: A. “Juice”

C. “Cuz I Love You”

B. “Truth Hurts” D. “Special”

6. She performed with _ at Coachella 2022:

that people, including herself, don’t have to change to be awesome. "I made a decision to be myself because I knew I had no choice," she explained to Essence in 2019. "Sometimes

A. SZA

the label 'unapologetic' bothers

B. Taylor Swift

me because it can be loaded,

C. Coldplay

because it means we have to

D. Harry Styles

apologize for something in the

answers:

first place. I'm not ignorant to the fact that we had to have a demeanor of lowering ourselves culturally just to exist. But I'm trying to shake up the narrative about how we're supposed to act."

2. C 3. D 4. B 5. B 6. D alter ego Sasha Fierce.)

Sasha Flute after Beyoncé’s 1. A (Lizzo’s flute is named

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1

Before Sharar Ali-Speakes became an actor, she was really good at this sport

2

Gavin Morales and Kennedy Paige dream of being on this TV show together

4

The name of Lizzo’s flute

3

The city Everleigh Rose just moved to

5

The name of the all-female digital content creation house featured in this issue

6

Netflix’s new show, Dance 100, is hosted by fitness instructor and model Ally ____

11

Bella Moore moved from this city to Los Angeles to pursue dance

7

A type of party that dance studio Peace Love Hip Hop throws every year

12 Reagan To was the voice of the doll on this Netflix series

8

Rosie Mclleland is currently co-writing new ______

15 Kelsi Davies is a psychic ______

9

Rachel Ross Bunch recently threw a party with flowers in these

16 Jade Chynoweth collaborated with _____ Shoes to create an epic sneaker 17 To stand out as a hip hop dancer, Matt Tayao recommends learning to dance with a _______

10 Brooklynne Webb says she wants to present herself to her followers in a “raw and __________ way” 13

This dance move was popularized by Michael Jackson during a music video for “Billie Jean”

14

Debbie Roberts, founder of Showstopper, thrifted and created this for the 1st dance competition she organized

18 The name of Jordyn Curet’s non-profit 19 This Beyoncé song is perfect for celebrating and was released in 2011 20 Michael Le’s danced on this in his viral video 21 Tatum Brady says this was the inspo for "I’m Gonna Fly"

HINT: Use articles in this magazine to find the answers!

22 Gavin Morales’ leap tips are all about stretching and this

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(3/21-4/19)

This spring, your social butterfly nature will be in full effect and your creativity will be flowing, making it the perfect time to plan an unforgettable celebration with your squad. Don’t forget to indulge in some self-care after all the celebrating, though—you don’t want to burn out before the party’s even started!

You've been swimming in your emotions lately, but this spring it's time to come up for air and make some waves! Your creativity and intuition will be at an all-time high.

Just don't forget to take a break and celebrate with your friends every once in a while, you don't want to miss the boat on all the fun.

You're on fire, Aries! This spring, get ready to blaze a trail like you've never done before. Your fierce determination and boundless energy will lead you to success in all areas of life—just remember to slow down and enjoy the journey, not just the destination.

Party on, Aries, and let the good times roll!

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

(7/22-8/22)

(8/23-9/22)

(9/23-10/22)

The spotlight is on you, Leo! This spring, your charisma and confidence will draw attention wherever you go and it will feel like life's one big party. Whether it’s trying a new dance class, going to a fun event, or just making content for TikTok, get ready to shine, strut your stuff, and of course...celebrate!

You've got a lot on your plate, Virgo. This spring, focus on finding a balance between work and play. Take a break from hard work and instead take time to unwind, have fun with friends, and enjoy a good party or two.

After all, all work and no play makes for a dull Virgo!

You're a social butterfly, Libra, but sometimes you find yourself agreeing to plans that you're not truly excited about just to keep the peace. Use your charm to suggest activities that you're passionate about, and don't be afraid to say "no" to things that don't align with your interests.

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TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

(4/20-5/20)

(5/21-6/20)

(6/21-7/22)

It's time to slow down and smell the flowers, Taurus.

This spring, take a break from your busy schedule and focus on self-care.

Indulge in your favorite hobbies, spend time with friends, and let loose at a party or two. Your unwavering motivation means you work hard year-round so you deserve a celebration!

Get ready to socialize, Gemini! This spring, you'll be the life of the party wherever you go. Your wit and charm will attract new friends when you least expect it. So get ready to flit from party to party and make all kinds of new connections that will keep your social calendar full all year!

It's time to break out of your shell, Cancer. This spring, you'll find yourself feeling more confident and adventurous than ever before and you'll want to step outside your comfort zone. Whether it's trying new foods or exploring new places, embrace the excitement… and don’t forget your dancing shoes!

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

(10/23-11/21)

(11/22-12/21)

(12/22-1/19)

Your intensity is at an all-time high this spring, Scorpio. Focus on channeling that fiery passion into doing something productive.

Focus on your goals, work hard, and party even harder. After all, there's nothing like a good celebration to reward yourself for a job well done!

It's time to explore, Sagittarius. This spring, your wanderlust will be at an all-time high and you'll be craving a new adventure. So whether you go on an epic road trip or head to a brand new family vacay spot, embrace the journey and party like the free-spirited archer that you are!

Woohoo! You're on a roll, Capricorn. This spring, your hard work and dedication will pay off in a big way. Before you move onto plotting for your next big goal, though, be sure to stop and celebrate your success by letting loose at a party or two. After all the work you’ve put in, you've earned it!

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