The path to a professional dance career was anything but linear for Caroline T. Dartey. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Dartey was originally an accomplished rhythmic gymnast, competing both nationally (she was the Swiss champion in her category from 2009–11) and internationally before leaving the sport behind for dance. A chance encounter with an observant teacher […]

When UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis went viral earlier this year, it wasn’t just due to the power and height of her tumbling passes. Instead, what captured millions of viewers (and drew kudos from Missy Elliott and Michelle Obama) was her polish and charisma as a performer, transitioning seamlessly from a double tuck into high-energy hip-hop […]

In the heat of the women’s team gymnastics final, a shaken Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympic event last week to protect herself and her teammates. Her courageous decision to prioritize her health was met with overwhelming support, including from former U.S. Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug, who competed through extreme injury at the 1996 Olympic […]

In the heat of the women’s team gymnastics final, a shaken Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympic event last week to protect herself and her teammates. Her courageous decision to prioritize her health was met with overwhelming support, including from former U.S. Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug, who competed through extreme injury at the 1996 Olympic […]

Over the past week, UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis has gone viral with a video of her floor routine in a meet against Arizona State University. While her tumbling passes were near-perfect (she scored 9.950 from the judges), it seems fair to say that her dancing was what largely caught the attention of the internet—and Missy […]