Hey, Dance Spirit readers,
Somehow, it’s already the end of 2025! What an exciting dance year it’s been with competitions, concert tours, viral pop-culture moments, and more. If you’re curious what caught your attention this year, our top 10 most-read articles from this year can offer a glimpse.
From breaking news to in-depth health and wellness stories, here is your 2025 #DanceSpiritWrapped:
1. Here Are the Winners of the 2025 UDA National Championships
We know you love UDA. (We do too!) This year’s list of winners from the Universal Dance Association 2025 College National Championships, compiled by social media editor Hana Le, was our most-read story by far.
2. Viral TikTok Duo The Gardiner Brothers Push the Boundaries of Traditional Irish Dancing
Sláinte! In this interview, Hollie Geraghty spoke with tap-dancing duo The Gardiner Brothers about how—and why—they merge Irish dance with other styles.
3. Let’s Talk About Breast Support in Ballet
In this deep dive into breast health, taboos, and dancewear options, interim editor in chief Kyra Laubacher laid out what to consider about ballet and breast support in 2025.
4. At UDA Nationals, the Wagner Sisters Go Head to Head for the Final Time
UDA and a sister duo? Yes, please. Managing editor Catie Robinson spoke with dance team seniors Ellie and Ava Wagner about their last time competing against each other at the UDA Nationals.
5. Here Are the Winners of the 2025 NDA College Nationals
We’re sensing a trend! Another top-read story on college dance teams was our winners list for the National Dance Association’s 2025 College National Championships.
6. Maycee Steele on Dancing Backup for Tate McRae and Showing Up as Her Best Self
2025 was a big year for Tate McRae—and her backup dancers. Here, Maycee Steele shared what it was like to perform alongside the pop star during the Think Later World Tour.
7. Meet Corey Baker, the Brains Behind “Wednesday” Season 2’s Woe-tally Creepy Choreography
Do the Dead Dance! In this Q&A, choreographer Corey Baker shared what went into the making of “Wednesday” Season 2’s viral dance scene.
8. Meet the Savannah Bananas’ Secret Weapon: Choreographer Maceo Harrison
The Savannah Bananas were all over TikTok this year. Katherine Beard spoke with the team’s choreographer, Maceo Harrison, on making Banana magic.
9. Sometimes the Best Way to Move Forward Is to Stop Dancing
When dancing compromises your mental health or well-being, something has to give. This candid essay by former Rockette Kathleen Laituri resonated with many of you.
10. Louisiana State University’s Tiger Girls Are Ready for the “Dance Super Bowl”
One more UDA story rounds out this year’s top-read list. In this article, Hana Le spoke with two LSU Tiger Girls—one senior and one first-year—about their different perspectives on competing.
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