Showstopper Magazine - 8th Edition by goshowstopper

A Letter from Showstopper's Founder I have loved dance all my life! I love everything about dance: the music, costumes, hard work, friendships, and the excitement of performing. Growing up in Michigan, dance was my life. I never wanted to do anything else. My first job was teaching dance at the Battle Creek Civic Recreation. At age 16, I started a program that gave underserved public schools a dance program. After two years of teaching, I ran a citywide talent show with a $500 cash prize that Kelloggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cereal donated. It was a huge success, and it was all I wanted to do from then on. It took 12 years from that point to start Showstopper. My dream has always been to teach others to discover their purpose and potential. When I look back at 42 years of Showstopper and now eight issues of Showstopper Magazine, I am so happy to see the endless love our community has for dance. As founder and creative director, I have taken some risks, but I have remained steadfast to bring to the dance world the very best ideas, creativity, and inspiration.

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Dancers Across America Showstopper's Core Values Journey to the Coveted Crystal Think Pink: The Power of Pink #BoysDanceToo Showstopper Merch Preview From Past to Present

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4 Editor's Letter 6 Road to Showstopper 8 Showstopper Online Magazine 48 Showstopper Backstage QUiz! 62 Interior Design: Cloud 9 80 Decade-Inspired Dance 92 Embarrassing Moments 93 Crossword 94 Horoscopes

SPOTLIGHT

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Eliza Pryor Corinne Joy Kitana Turnbull Gavin Magnus

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Taylor Hatala Faithe Herman Ryan Buggle Pressley Hosbach

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Debbie & Dave Roberts EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Popular Dance Moves: The Shimmy, the Tango, the Waltz, the Foxtrot, and the Charleston

Popular Dance Moves: Swing dances like the Lindy Hop, the Jitterbug, and the Jive

What's Happening: The 1920s became the Jazz Age, a term popularized by 1920s-era author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

What's Happening: America is in the Great Depression during this decade, but dance has become an outlet for many.

Icons: Coco Chanel, Josephine Baker, Jelly Roll Morton

Icons: Charles "Honi" Coles, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, John W. Bubbles, Eleanor Powell

Top Tunes: Anything by Louis Armstrong or Duke Ellington Decade Dictionary: Oliver Twist (a very good dancer)

Top Tunes: "In The Mood," "Over The Rainbow" Decade Dictionary: Aces (amazing)

Popular Dance Moves: Swing, Rumba, Ballroom What's Happening: World War II is happening worldwide. Icons: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Ann Miller Top Tunes: Anything by Bing Crosby or Frank Sinatra

Decade Dictionary: Moxie (determination)

Popular Dance Moves: The Hand Jive, the Boogie Woogie, the Bop, the Bunny Hop, the Cha-Cha

Popular Dance Moves: Line Dancing, the YMCA, the Hustle, the Bump What's New?: While the '70s were famous for bell bottoms and disco, it was also a time where women's rights and environmental awareness were on the rise.

What's Happening: Television is brand new with classics like I Love Lucy. Jukeboxes mean dance sessions at every diner. Icons: Elvis, James Dean, Zizi Jeanmaire, Audrey Hepburn, Gene Kelly, Marilyn Monroe

Top Tunes: Rock 'n' Roll, baby! Decade Dictionary: Jiffy (quick)

Popular Dance Moves: The Freddie, the Mashed Potato, the Shimmy, the Twist, the Madison

Top Tunes: "Dancing Queen," "Get Down Tonight," "Y.M.C.A.," "Play That Funky Music," "Celebration", "Stayin' Alive"

What's New?: Everyone learned the newest dance craze and performed it on Dick Clark's American Bandstand

Decade Dictionary: Groovy (fashionable, good)

Icons: James Brown, The Ronettes, Twiggy, Cher, The Kennedys

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Icons: John Travolta, Stevie Nicks, Jacqueline Bisset, Blondie, Elton John, Mick Jagger, ABBA

Top Tunes: The Beatles, MoTown Decade Dictionary: Far out (excellent) Fun Fact: The Madison, made popular by Hairspray, was probably the most popular dance of the decade.

Fun Fact: Disco emerged in NYC in the '70s but wasn't new. The Samba, Cha-Cha, and Tango inspired many popular disco moves.

Showstopper founder, Debbie Roberts, got the idea to host the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first dance competition from watching her son, Adam, play competitive sports for years. Seeing the excitement he got for a big game inspired her to create the same for dancers.

Popular Dance Moves: Voguing, Tootsee Roll, the Macarena, the Sprinkler

Debbie took her savings and booked four competitions for Showstopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year in 1978.

Icons: Will Smith, JLo, Madonna, Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Jennifer Aniston, Selena

She wrote letters and knocked on doors of dance studios. Eventually, she recruited 400 people to attend her first show. By the fourth show of that year, people were lining up to be able to participate in Showstopper Dance Competitions!

What's Happening: Showstopper American Dance Championships was on TV (and went on to win 5 Emmys!)

Popular Dance Moves: The Moonwalk, the Running Man, the MC Hammer Dance, the Robot, the Shuffle, break dancing What's Happening: Teen movies took over the decade and MTV made its TV debut.

Icons: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Prince, Run DMC

Top Tunes: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," "Beat It" Decade Dictionary: Gnarly (exceptional) Fun Fact: The famous '80s dance film, "Dirty Dancing," featured a dance style called Lambada, a fast-paced style with Brazilian roots.

Top Tunes: "Ice, Ice Baby," "U Can't Touch This," "Cotton Eye Joe," "Wannabe," "Barbie Girl" Decade Dictionary: I'm totally buggin' (freaking out) Fun Fact: Famous dance troupe, The Fly Girls, from In Living Color, had a very famous member: Jennifer Lopez. JLo and The Fly Girls even taught at Showstopper Dance Conventions!

Popular Dance Moves: The Dougie, Gangnam Style, Whip and Nae Nae, Cat Daddy, the Dab, Harlem Shake, the Floss, the Milly Rock What's Happening?: Many dances of the decade were influenced by songs meant to provoke a new dance craze. Dance challenges became popular on social media and many celebrtities started participating in them.

Popular Dance Moves: ChaCha Slide, Single Ladies, Crank That Soulja Boy, two-stepping, popping, locking, krumping What's Happening: Dance is shown more in TV and movies like Honey, You Got Served, Stomp the Yard, Step Up, So You Think You Can Dance, America's Best Dance Crew, and Dancing with the Stars. Icons: BeyoncĂŠ, Missy Elliott, The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Christina Aguilera, Nigel Lythgoe Top Tunes: "Hey Ya," "Crazy in Love," "Bye Bye Bye" Decade Dictionary: As if! (yeah right!)

Icons: One Direction, Drake, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, BeyoncĂŠ, the Kardashians Top Tunes: "Call Me Maybe," "Uptown Funk," "Hotline Bling," "Super Bass," "Happy" Decade Dictionary: FOMO (fear of missing out) Fun Fact: Dance Moms first aired in 2011 and, though the show itself is controversial, many of today's most popular dance stars got their start on the hit show.

Popular Dance Moves: TikTok challenges, Old Town Road What's Happening?: TikTok is a new social platform taking the world by storm. With dances going viral and giving us stars like Charli D'Amelio, the platform is an up-andcoming cellphone staple. Icons: Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Maddie Ziegler, Lizzo, Charli D'Amelio Top Tunes: "Savage," "bad guy," "Truth Hurts"

Decade Dictionary: Fire (amazing)

(from left): nia sioux, maddie ziegler, mackenzie ziegler, kendall vertes, kalani hilliker, jojo siwa, gianna martello

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Photography: Ana Ochoa • Writing/Design: Holly Childs • Dancer: Eva Igo • Wardrobe Stylist: Angel Roberts • Hair Stylist: Rachel Ross • Makeup Artist: Laura Schaffer

NBC'S WORLD OF DANCE E va Igo stole our hearts

expect to

on NBC's World of Dance

get as far

a few years back, and

as she did

we’ve been following her career

on the show. "The

ever since, knowing she was

rounds kept going and

destined for success. We met up

I kept moving forward,”

with her at our last Showstopper

Eva told us. “It was just

Magazine photo shoot and

crazy! It was the first

discussed all things dance,

season, so I didn’t know

collabs, success, and dipping her

what I was getting myself

toes into the world of acting.

into, but the experience and all of the people there were

BORN DANCER

incredible." Though it's been a few years now, Eva still

While many dancers get an

hasn’t come down from the

early start in dance classes,

experience. "It was the coolest

Eva even got an early start

thing ever," she told us. "To see

in the world of competitive

JLo and Ne-Yo on the panel… I

dance as well! "I started

was fan-girling the whole time.

dancing when I was three in

Watching myself on the screen

baby ballerina classes and tap

now, it feels like it wasn’t even me."

classes," Eva explained, "but I started competing when I was

An experience like that teaches

only five years old!"

you a lot. For Eva, it not only taught her about the industry and what

Competing for that long has

goes into filming a TV show, it

allowed Eva to really get to

taught her a lot about herself. "I

know herself as a dancer. She's

learned a lot about who I am," Eva

really learned what sets her

said. "The judges really helped

apart. "The emotion I put into

me with that. They helped pull

my dance relates to the stories

artistry out of me. They helped

in my life," Eva explained. "I

boost my confidence. Being able

think people can really feel

to get their individual input was

that when they watch me

absolutely incredible."

dance. I just feel free with dance." As far as signature

While she learned a ton from the

moves go, Eva has a few. "I

judges and other competitors

think what people know me

on technique and performing,

for is the front aerial or leg

dance has taught Eva a lot

turns, but improv is also

about life as well. "Dance

really fun!"

has taught me that it’s okay to be different and

WORLD OF DANCE

to be yourself," Eva said. "Everyone has their

She took those signature

own personal style in

moves to the World of Dance

life, just like in dance.

stage where she wowed us

Being yourself will always

all each week, but Eva didn't

feel the most comfortable."

JLo, one of the judges on World

HER SUPPORT SYSTEM

of Dance, actually invited Eva to dance in her music video for

Like many successful dancers, Eva

"Amor Amor Amor". "It was right

has a strong support system to

after World of Dance [Season

help her. "I couldn't do it without

One] finished airing, and it was

my family," Eva explained. "My

crazy," Eva told us. "The whole

mom dropped everything to take

subway station in New York shut

me to World of Dance, my parents

down for the filming. It was really

and my sister are amazing for

hot and we filmed down there

being so flexible all the time!"

all day. We did improv and did our own little thing, and it was a

Eva looks up to her sister, Kayla,

really cool experience."

who also dances. "My sister inspires me a lot," she told us. "Just

NEW PASSIONS

growing up watching her dance and having her teach me has

While Eva has done so much in

helped so much!"

the dance world since her World of Dance debut, she’s also taken

It's not just family, though, who

some time to explore new passion

Eva feels has gotten her to where

and hobbies. "I love to travel!" Eva

she is. She also gives credit to her

told us. "I went to India recently

dance teacher, Michelle Larkin.

and did a TV show there, Dance +

"She’s always believed in me and

5. I performed to an Indian song

helped me get to where I am,"

that my sister, Kayla, helped

Eva said.

choreograph. I got to be a guest star performer!"

WORDS OF ADVICE

She’s also taken her creative

Eva will be eighteen this year, and

skills into the world of acting, and

hopes to move to Los Angeles

was recently in the short film,

soon to continue dancing,

The Last Astronaut. “I had never

teaching, and even take acting

even thought about acting,” Eva said. "Sean Welling, the

and voice lessons. She also hopes to keep traveling!

creator, messaged me on Instagram and said he was

With all that Eva has gotten to do

doing a short film and would

and achieve in the last eighteen

love to have me be part of it.

years, she has a few pieces of

He said I was really natural

advice for young dancers looking

on camera while dancing. No

for success: "Put in the hard work,

one else was there, and I played an alien on a spaceship. It was

stay kind. Trust that everything

weird to act without anyone else

happens for a reason. If things

around to play off of. It was challenging but really cool. I immediately fell in love with acting!”

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didn’t line up perfectly, I wouldn’t have been on World of Dance. The universe makes it happen, so never give up."

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NETFLIX'S TEAM KAYLIE E Well, the truth is, she doesn't liza Pryor is quirky, girly, and very talented. She

remember! It was so gradual that it just felt natural. "I’ve always

sings, acts, dances, paints, and

loved to sing," Eliza shared, "and

even rides horses. Give the girl

I started training professionally

a creative outlet, and she runs

when I was around six. I don’t

with it!

remember the specific time

Photography: Ana Ochoa • Writing/Design: Holly Childs • Actor: Eliza Pryor • Wardrobe Stylist: Angel Roberts • Hair Stylist: Rachel Ross • Makeup Artist: Laura Schaffer

when I decided to start singing, O N E C R E AT I V E G A L

I just remember that it just naturally happened."

When she’s not creating something, you can find her

TE AMWO RK

looking stylish in something vintage… or her Bob Ross

When Eliza’s not singing, you

slippers. "My friend got me the

can usually find her acting. Her

slippers for my birthday," Eliza

latest role? Playing Valeria on

laughed. "I will stay up forever

Netflix’s Team Kaylie. Like her

watching his videos. He’s so

work with Acapop, Team Kaylie

relaxing!" And while Eliza sure

is also focused on the importance

does seem to follow her own

of working together as a group.

beat, it’s a lack of beat that

"It’s all about teamwork," Eliza

has her singing in her newest

explained. "There are some great

project: Acapop!

lessons in it!"

AC A P O P

FUTURE PLANS

Acapop is a kids acapella

So what does Eliza have planned

group created by Pentatonix, a

next? She has some serious acting

popular adult acapella group.

goals—from superhero to super

"Acapop pairs different kids

strange. "I’m so into Marvel," she

together for different songs,"

shared. "I would love to do

Eliza explained. "It’s all kid-

something action-packed like

friendly acapella music. I have

that. I am also obsessed with

been a member for a little

Stranger Things so doing that

over a year!" They recently

would be incredible!"

performed on the Kelly Clarkson Show. "I have never

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felt so comfortable singing with cameras all around me,"

Acting isn’t all she hopes to do,

she said. "I love performing

though. "I want to explore more

with a group because it’s

with dance!" Eliza said. I don’t

so much less scary than

know about you, but we can’t wait

performing by yourself!"

to see her more in the dance world! Wanting to pick up a new skill like

G E T T I N G H E R S TA R T

Eliza? We’ll leave you with some advice from her: "If this is your

So when did Eliza decide

passion and you love doing, it

she wanted to be a singer?

then you have to be confident."

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Photography: Ana Ochoa • Writing/Design: Holly Childs • Dancer: Corinne Joy • Wardrobe Stylist: Angel Roberts • Hair Stylist: Rachel Ross • Makeup Artist: Laura Schaffer

seri o us g oa ls orinne Joy was a selfproclaimed “wild child” as

With goals as high as her denim

a kid, whose creative outlet (and

waistband, it’s no surprise that

extra-energy release) originally

Corinne has a recurring role on

came in the form of gymnastics

Brat TV’s Mani. And while she

AND dance. Having to choose

and her character, Simone, are

between the two at the young

sassy and both love to chew

age of seven, though, she chose

gum, the similarities pretty

dance and never looked back.

much stop there according to Corinne. “She’s the backup for

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the mean girl named True,” Corinne explained. “I definitely

Luckily for Corinne, dance

wouldn’t be friends with the

gave her a way to channel

mean girl. I’d be the popular,

that “wild child” energy

nice girl!”

into an expressive art-form. “Dancing has taught me how

A U N I Q U E I DO L

I can express my feelings,” she told us. “I don’t express

Like her character on Mani,

my feelings through anger, or

Corinne's role models also air on

through other people. I do it

the side of popular right now.

through dance.”

She loves YouTube creators, Jeffree Star and Liza Koshy.

inspire d by t he eigh t ies

When we asked her who she'd want to collaborate with, we

While her favorite genre of

expected she'd say a modern

dance is jazz, that hasn’t

YouTuber based on her current

stopped her from being

idols, but instead, she named a

versatile. She’s even branched

much more classic icon—Julie

out into the world of contortion

Andrews. “I love Mary Poppins,”

and roller skating! She gives

Corinne explained. “I didn’t think

a little bit of that credit to

the new one was as good. Julie

her mom, who Corinne calls

Andrews should have been in it!

her biggest inspiration in life.

If I could work with anyone in the

“I LOVE the '80s!” Corinne

world it would be Dick Van Dyke

shared with us. “That’s when

or Julie Andrews."

my mom was out with her teenage friends, with her big

Corinne unfortunately couldn’t

hair and side ponytail, and

share many details with us on

roller skating. I’m so inspired

her upcoming projects—so you’ll

by that!” The ‘80s don’t just

have to stay tuned for what’s to

inspire her dance, though, they

come. We know we have a lot

also inspire her style. “You

to look forward to, because as

can basically find me in my

Ms. Poppins says in her favorite

‘mom jeans,’ a crop top, and a

movie, “Anything can happen

jacket,” she said.

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You may recognize Kitana Turnbull as Carmelita Spats from a Lemony Snicket classic, but the events of her life have been anything but unfortunate. Kitana has been in so many TV shows and movies, with roles in The Bachelors, Puppy Dog Pals, American Princess, The Rocketeer, Costume Quest, Adventures in Wonder Park, and more.

USI N G H E R VO I C E Despite all of her roles, though, you might not easily recognize her. Why? Because a lot of her roles were voice acting roles, something sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been doing for years! â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love working on voice-

overs because it’s the most fun job!” Kitana told us. “It takes a long time but once you see the final animation, it’s amazing!”

Photography: Ana Ochoa • Writing/Design: Holly Childs • Actor: Kitana Turnbull • Wardrobe Stylist: Angel Roberts • Hair Stylist: Rachel Ross • Makeup Artist: Laura Schaffer

H E R P RO C ESS So what does a daily routine look like for a voice actor? “I get up, have lots of tea with honey, and I make sure my voice is in tip-top shape,” Kitana said. “You can’t overthink it. You just have to make sure you have a lot of energy and have fun with it. If you don’t have fun, it shows.”

G ET W H AT Y O U P U T I N As far as how that translates into her other roles, there’s one thing that she recommends for any artist—confidence. “Be confident in your own abilities,” she said. “You can’t let other people decide if you’re good enough.” Through it all, Kitana makes sure she stays positive. “There’s a lot of rejection in this industry,” she explained, “but you just have to push through it.

The energy you put out, you’ll get in return. Stay positive! If you have haters, take that and thrive off that. And when something positive does happen, remember to stay humble!”

F U N KY FAS H I O N Her positive energy doesn’t just help her in her acting roles, it also shows through in her fashion choices. She arrived at our photo shoot with a wardrobe full of funky pieces that were just asking to be photographed! “I like fun, off-the-wall rave stores, like Dolls Kill,” she said. “They’re so fun and different. I love to dress differently. I don’t want to wear what everyone else is wearing; that’s not fun!” With her bubbly personality and unique energy, we can’t wait to see (or hear!) what Kitana does next.

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e sat down with Gavin Magnus—singer, dancer, gymnast, performer, and actor for an exclusive interview on the inspiration behind his music, his fashion obsession, and his advice on success.

> WHY DO YOU LoVE PERFORMING?

I just love entertaining an audience. I went on tour a few years ago, and it was such a great experience. It makes me feel so loved and confident when people come out to support me; it’s a really cool thing.

> WHAT IS THE BIGGEST INSPIRATION BEHIND YoUR MUSIC? Photography: Ana Ochoa • Writing/Design: Holly Childs • Actor: Gavin Magnus • Wardrobe Stylist: Angel Roberts • Hair Stylist: Rachel Ross

I’m a big fan of Justin Bieber, so I get a lot of my inspiration from him. Also when I think of music, I try to think about what other people want to hear, what other people can relate to and feel.

> WHAT HAS BEEN YoUR FAVORITE CAREER MEMORY SO FAR?

Probably recording at Capital Records. I have my own studio there. Also going on tour and releasing new music!

> WHAT DO YoU THINK ARE THE BIGGEST KEYS TO SUCCESS?

Hard work, dedication and finding what’s best for you. People are always worried about staying relevant and staying on top, but at the end of the day, it’s mostly about what you’re happy doing.

OPENED UP ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA BULLYING BEFORE. > YoU'VE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER TEENS WHo ARE BEING BULLIED? My advice about bullying and social media is honestly to just ignore the hate. Your haters are your biggest supporters. I think you have to be in a really low head space to leave negative feedback on someone else’s posts. Personally I think you should show sympathy to your haters. I recently met with Gary V., and he really opened my eyes to hate and how to deal with it, so shout out to Gary V.

A SELF-PROCLAIMED SHOPAHOLIC. > YOU'RE WHAT ARE YoUR FAVORITE THINGS TO SHoP FOR? Clothes! Especially designer clothes. I love Gucci. I love sweatpants, t-shirts, and hoodies… and belts and shoes… just everything! Anything that I can wear.

> HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? > WHERE DO YoU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS?

Very outgoing. I'm very loud and confident in how I dress!

Performing at Madison Square Garden and selling out the Staples Center... Hopefully making it big!

> WHO IS YoUR BIGGEST SUPPORTER? My mom... Definitely my mom.

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f you watch dance videos, you likely

promise that you have something that you can teach somebody

know Taylor Hatala. She’s

else. You have something to say

appeared on shows like, The

that may impact someone more

Ellen Degeneres Show, World

than you could ever imagine.

of Dance, Fresh Off the Boat,

Everyone in life has something

Fuller House, the BET Awards,

special to share. Be confident,

and the VMAs. She’s even

especially if you work in the

performed (twice!) on Janet

industry. You’re going to hear

Jackson’s tour. Whew!

a lot of people say 'no' to you and you’re going to feel a lot of

GETTING HER START

people doubt you. This is why it’s so important to be yourself and

Taylor has been dancing

to embrace yourself first, so you

since she was three years old,

know that any of those hateful or

starting with tap and ballet.

negative comments don’t matter."

By six, she was already taking hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, and

PRE-PERFORMANCE HABITS

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contemporary, too. Since then, she’s only grown to love dance

While Taylor places a lot of

more and more, and now

emphasis on mindset, she also

uses it as a creative outlet.

recognizes the importance of

"Dance allows me to be the

taking care of yourself physically,

best version of myself," Taylor

too. "It's all about training, eating

told us. "I'm able to express

healthy, getting sleep, drinking

how I feel when I can’t express

water, and being versatile

my emotions in words. Dance

(training in EVERY genre)," she

empowers me. I can be myself

told us. "Before competition I

and spread love, peace, and

always eat a good dinner and get

unity through dance."

a good night’s rest."

HER ADVICE FOR YOU

While we imagine Taylor had some nerves being on World of

Taylor has been prevalent on

Dance for two seasons, it seems

the dance scene for years, and

like she has a routine to help her

many have gotten to watch

channel that energy into her

her grow up and into her

dance. "I deal with my nerves

success. We asked Taylor what

by translating them into positive

advice she would give to other

energy," Taylor explained. "I use

dancers who hope to find their own success. Here’s what she said: "Within dance, my best advice would be to ALWAYS be yourself and trust yourself. You are YOU for a reason and for a purpose. Being you is so important because I

my nerves to

motivate me to do my best, or

THE HISTORY OF DANCE

give myself the energy I need."

Without them, I wouldn’t be able to train in the styles that

Despite her World of Dance

Taylor has recently been

experience being nerve-

delving deep into the history

racking, Taylor said "it was

of dance, which is what

probably one of [her] favorite

this issue is all about. "I’m

things ever." Her favorite part

learning about dance history

While Taylor has a serious

about the show? The challenge.

and sharing that when I

love for the past, she’s also

"It really put our minds to the

teach," Taylor told us. "I

focused on the future and

test," Taylor explained.

want to help my generation

has big plans. "Right now,

appreciate the history more

I am getting more into

than we’re used to." The

modeling and acting," Taylor

ROLE MODEL

I love training in!" THE FUTURE

history of dance inspires a lot

told us. "I would absolutely

If you know Taylor, you

of our moves today, and we

love to book a job with my

probably know her little sister,

love that Taylor appreciates

sister to act on a TV show or

Reese, too (who was featured

that. In fact, she’s currently

movie. I think that’s one of

in the second edition of

learning popping which

my biggest goals. I also just

Showstopper Magazine). Being

was inspired by a dance

love to teach internationally

an older sister can be tough,

style in the ‘60s: Boogaloo.

and to travel for that."

and while Taylor definitely

"Boogaloo included dances

feels the pressure to be a role

like the Jerk, the Twist, the

When she’s not dancing, you

model, she looks up to Reese in

Mashed Potato, and more."

can catch Taylor doing just

a way, too. "I love being a role

Taylor told us. "The pioneers

about anything creative. "I

model to Reese," Taylor told

of those styles, like

love painting, drawing, and

us. "I can always make sure

Boogaloo Sam,

writing," Taylor told us. "Plus

she isn’t feeling down; I can be

allow me to learn

I’m a huge family person. I

there for her to pick her back

so much about dance

love spending time with my

up. Although she’s following

and its history.

family when I’m home."

in similar footsteps to me, I learn something new from her every single day."

TAYLOR'S FAVORITE DANCE ROUTINE " I have so many favorite dance routines, but I think my favorite is mine and my partner's, Josh Beauchamp’s first routine we did on World Of Dance. Our choreographer, Carlo Atienza was absolutely amazing! It was to “bellyache” by Billie Eilish, the Marian Hill remix. I had to play the part of a criminal, and Josh was the interrogator. We had to choreograph using a chair and figure out how to incorporate it throughout our routine! It was so challenging, but so much fun."

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Mia Dinoto started

"It’s made me who I am

gymnastics at just one year

today and I’ve learned so

old and went on to compete

much from it about dedication,

until just a couple of years ago.

hard work, and discipline."

With her new-found free time, Mia has immersed herself into

TRYING OUT ACTING

the world of dancing, acting, YouTube, and advocacy for

Mia never really thought she

mental health.

would be able to pursue acting. "I was just a girl from Maryland,"

ONCE A GYMNAST...

she said, "but once I started doing social media and gaining

While Mia no longer takes

a following there, I came out to

gymnastics, her nearly fifteen

Los Angeles for social events. I

years as a gymnast will always

thought to myself, 'why can’t I

stay with her. "I will always

come out here for acting?'"

be a gymnast, I just don’t compete," Mia explained.

Now, she heads out to LA for pilot season each year—a time where there are tons of auditions for new shows. She rents a house to stay in and audition. "I always hope to book something," Mia told

us, "but if not, no worries!

You can’t get discouraged. You just have to keep

working

hard, and

it will pay off."

BRAT TV'S CROWN LAKE AND TROPHIES TV E

TOTAL OPPOSITES

Mia has opened up about OCD, anxiety, and depression

Pay off, it did! You can now see Mia

to help create awareness.

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as Erin on Brat TV’s Crown Lake and as Krista on Trophies TV. When

"When I was younger I thought I

we asked her about her role on

was the only one experiencing it,"

Crown Lake, Mia explained that

Mia explained, "but I watched a lot

while she doesn't really relate to

of videos of people opening up. I

her character, she loves having the

accidentally mentioned it once in

opportunity to play someone so

a video and a lot of people asked

different from her. "Erin is basically

to hear more. So many people

the total opposite of me," Mia said.

shared their stories with me and I

"She’s a mean bully, but it’s fun to

realized how lucky I am to have my

play the opposite of yourself and

family as a support system." Her

step into someone else’s shoes." As

advice for those struggling? "You

for her role on Trophies TV? There

can’t keep it to yourself," she said. "I

are a few more similarities. "She’s

opened up to my parents, and

a retired gymnast and so am I," Mia

it was a weight lifted off

explained. "She’s so similar to me!"

my shoulders."

OPENING UP Mia’s also taken her talents to YouTube, doing makeup tutorials, vlogs, and more. It’s not all eyeshadow palettes and funny skits, though.

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ACTOR ON THIS IS US AND S.H.A.Z.A.M. E SUPER AWESOME

Photography: Ana Ochoa • Writing/Design: Holly Childs • Dancer: Faithe Herman • Wardrobe Stylist: Angel Roberts • Hair Stylist: Rachel Ross • Makeup Artist: Laura Schaffer

eet Faithe Herman. You may recognize

Starring as Annie Pearson

her from This is Us

isn’t Faithe’s only major

or S.H.A.Z.A.M., but she’s also

role, she also plays Darla

an avid dancer. We sat down

Dudley in S.H.A.Z.A.M., a

with Faithe at our latest photo

superhero with superhuman

shoot and got an inside look at

speed, strength, flight, and

the actor’s roles, how she started

reflexes. "It was the best thing

dancing, her fav TikTok stars,

ever," Faith told us. "I’ve always

and more.

wanted to be in a superhero

FIRST TIMES THE CHARM

movie and do stunts! It was

DREAM COLLAB:

so fun. We filmed in Toronto; I

Zendaya! She’s so nice.

was like a Canadian for eight

She watches This Is Us

Faithe, like many dancers and

months!" We loved seeing her "kick

and we're friends

actors, started at a young

butt" as she called it in the film and

on Snapchat!

age. Unlike most, though,

can’t wait to see S.H.A.Z.A.M. 2

she actually scored a huge

when it comes out in 2022!

role after going to her first pilot audition. After just two

FAV DECADE The ‘80s. I love the

TIKTOK, WHO'S THERE?

auditions, she landed the

fashion because my favorite colors are neon

recurring co-star role of

When Faithe isn’t acting or

Annie Pearson on This is Us.

dancing, you can probably find her on TikTok. "I’m obsessed

green and pink. FAV TIKTOK STAR

"It was my first big project so

with it," Faithe told us.

it was really exciting," Faithe

"Learning the 'Renegade'

explained. "I’ve learned so

was the hardest dance, but I got

FAV SONG TO DANCE TO:

much and it’s given me a lot of

through it and it was really fun!"

"Don’t Start Now" by Dua

opportunities, too. I've learned a

Charli D’Amelio

Lipa. It’s so groovy!

lot from the adults I get to work

Stay updated on what she's up to

with on the show as well."

by following her on social. She just wants you to remember,

SIBLINGS & BALANCE

it's "Faithe... with an E!"

Like her character Annie, Faithe is also the youngest in her family. In real life, though, she actually has four siblings! "One of my sisters actually stopped acting to dance," Faithe explained. "She’s on pointe now!" Faithe, on the other hand, couldn’t give up acting or dance, and found a way to keep both in her life. "I go to a performing arts school where my major is theatre," Faithe said, "but I’m taking jazz, tap, and ballet!" @GOSHOWSTOPPER

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eBlanc has pretty much

What's your fav gymnastics move?

become a household name

I like doing back handsprings on the

in the last few years—with

floor because it’s really fun. And

Hayley and her sister, Annie, taking

the first time I did one I was like… "I

over the world of social media.

just did that!" It’s super easy once

We had the amazing opportunity

you get the hang of it, but it is kind

to sit down with Hayley at our

of scary at first!

last Showstopper Magazine photo shoot and get an exclusive

DA N C I N G Q U E E N

interview with her on everything including dance, gymnastics,

What got you interested in trying

YouTube, acting, Brat TV, her

dance at first?

favorite places to shop, and more!

My sister! I also just really looked

Read on for the inside scoop!

up to everyone who did it. I was so inspired by everyone who did

Give us a quick rundown! Who

gymnastics and dance and I always

are you? What should the readers

looked at them and thought, "You’re

of Showstopper Magazine know

a queen so I want to be like you, so I

about you?

am going to try what you do."

My name is Hayley LeBlanc but you can call me Hayls, HayBug,

What’s your favorite dance style?

HayBeans, Hay Hay, or Lee! I

I really like classic contemporary…

have three dogs and they are so

but I love hip hop.

very cute. My favorite colors are white and beige pink. And I also

AC T I N G O U T

like cats! Outside of acting and dancing, I love painting, drawing,

Your family’s YouTube Channel,

and roller skating.

Bratayley, was named after you—can you tell us the story

How would you describe your

behind that?

personality in three words?

My brother and sister both wanted

Bubbly, honest, and outgoing.

to start a channel, and they said, “You know what would be funny?

# GYM N A S T L I F E

To start a channel for Hayley.” I was in my terrible twos and acting

How did you first get started in

out, so they named it after Brat +

gymnastics?

Hayley. It was meant for my dad,

I started when I was two because

who was in the military, to watch

my sister was doing it. I really just

us grow up, and it turned into us

wanted to do it because she was. I

filming on a daily basis.

stopped because I wanted to start

We were daily

acting. I was always very inspired

vlogging for

by my sister!

basically my entire life. They

I s there another YouTuber you

W hich decade do you feel most

weren’t meant for fans; they were

would like to collaborate with?

inspires your style?

meant for my dad, but then we got

Shane Dawson! I want to do some

I would have to say a combination

1,000 subscribers. Then we got to

conspiracy theories with him and

of the '60s and the '90s. The

a million subscribers; it was insane.

maybe debunk some stuff!

aesthetics of both of those decades are the best in my

We were like, "How in the world did this happen?"

Can you tell us about your role on

opinion. They’re both so different,

the Brat TV series Chicken Girls?

which makes them so unique. '90s

D o you have a favorite episode

I play Harmony, Rhyme’s little sister,

is kind of punk and the '60s brings

you made for YouTube?

who is played by my actual sister,

so many good, hippie vibes.

My favorite video on my channel

Annie. Harmony is very smart and

is "I’m Never Going At the Park

a little bit mean to Rhyme, but they

Again," which I had said wrong

love each other. I just love her; she’s

because I was two, but I meant "I’m

such a funny character.

GETTI NG I NSPI RED W ho are your role models? There are so many! First I would say

never going TO the park again." Basically it has 66 million views and

Would you rather be an actress

Zendaya; she’s so gorgeous and

it’s just me screaming "I’m never

or a dancer?

a great dancer and actress. She’s

going at the park again," because I

Honestly both! They’re so different

everything. My sister, Annie, of

stepped in a little puddle.

but so great. I am leaning towards

course. Madison Beers is so great.

acting, but I just really love dancing.

My sister loves her style, too, so I

W hat’s it like being a YouTube star at eleven years old?

think that’s when I started really

SO MUCH STYLE

liking Madison.

to be here right now. Well I guess I

You have the cutest outfits on

D o you have any upcoming

did... and I didn’t because I was so

your instagram, where are your

projects you can tell us about?

young that it was just normal to

favorite places to shop?

There’s a lot of upcoming projects

me by the time I realized. Everyone

I like skirts, docs, and loose jeans.

that you guys are really going

says to me, "You’re famous!" and

I like low waisted jeans, which I

to love and be pumped about.

I’m like... no. It can be a little hard

know people are iffy about but I

You’ll be like "oh my gosh, I did not

sometimes because you want

think they are the cutest. I love to

expect this from her!"

people to know that you’re a

shop at Brandy Melville, Forever21,

normal person and you have a

and H&M.

It’s insane because I never expected

normal life. The fans are amazing, though, and I love it.

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aris… known for its couture,

much you won’t want to miss!

cuisine, art, and so much

Start the day in a cozy café,

more. They say a day in

take a triumphant stroll by Arc

Paris is better than anywhere

de Triomphe, bring a baguette

else, so if you’re lucky enough

to Luxembourg Gardens for

to make your way to the City of

a mid-day picnic, head up to

Lights, here are a few ways we

Montmartre to watch painters

recommend you spend your time.

creating art before dusk, and say goodnight amidst the twinkling

S E E T H E S I G H TS

lights of the Eiffel Tower.

A week in

Paris wouldn’t

Have some extra time? Don’t

be enough

to take in all

miss a day trip to the Palace of

the sights

that the city has

Versailles, former home to Marie

to offer...

but you should

definitely

still try! There is so

Antoinette and many-a-King Louis. Get there early though to avoid an all-day line, and be sure to bring sunscreen! The wait is all outside. Once indoors, you’ll get to see dozens of extravagant rooms where royalty used to reside. After your tour, we recommend grabbing a cup of tea and some macarons at Ladureé and heading out to the gardens to explore!

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L’ histo i r e Love history? Paris has plenty of it! Take a walking tour of the city and learn about NotreDame Cathedral (currently being restored after the 2019 fire). Or, see Paris from another point-ofview on a cruise down the river Seine. You can typically find cruises that depart during the day, but we recommend doing both a day cruise and a night cruise—so you can see things from a whole new light.

C it y o f L ights

okay, but first. . Paris a museum inside a former railway

Speaking of lights… Paris, also

station with a full, transparent

referred to as La Ville-Lumiére

wall clock that overlooks the city.

(“The Light City”), is known for

It’s the perfect backdrop to show

them. While this does refer

your friends back at home that

partially to lights, particularly

you’re having the #timeofyourlife.

that Paris was an early adopter of street lighting, light in this case actually refers more to enlightenment and the immense culture and education that the city has always had.

A r t & A r chitect u r e It’s hard not to be inspired by

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simply walking around Paris. The city has incredible architecture dating back 2,000 years (yes, you read that right). While the city itself is really a work of art, there are many art pieces you can’t miss within the city’s museums. From Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa in the Louvre to The Thinker by Auguste Rodin in the gardens of Rodin Museum, there are thousands of works of art to take in. While the Louvre is arguably the most popular museum of Paris, many prefer Musee D’orsay,

Co u t u r e & C u isi n e While most of us picture baguettes and macarons when it comes to the food in Paris, their cuisine has way more to offer. While they have every type of food you can imagine, we recommend starting the day with a pastry (like a croissant or eclair), having a bowl of French Onion soup for lunch (the most important meal of the day in France), and ending the evening with a delicious dinner (and a side of escargot!). When dining in Paris (or anywhere in Europe for that matter), it’s important to know that most European countries take a sieste in the mid-afternoon. It’s a common time for people to go home, take a nap, relax, and unwind from their day. While you don’t have to partake, most restaurants also close during

sieste, so it’s essential that you plan ahead to ensure you’re not starving somewhere at 3pm. The cuisine isn’t the only thing that is top-notch in Paris, the city is also well-known for its fashion, with Paris Fashion Week happening every year in September. If you can’t make it then, there’s still a ton of fashion at your fingertips! Take a jaunt down Champs-Élysées, one of the most famous shopping streets in the world. While this street has tons of luxury brands, like Chanel, Gucci, and Hermès, there’s a lot of reasonably-priced options, too, like Zara and H&M. If you’ve tackled Champs-Élysées and still want to shop, Paris has tons of malls, too. Head to Forum des Halles or make your way to Beaugrenelle where the rooftop has an incredible view of the Eiffel Tower! Busy shopping centers not your scene? Paris has flea markets and vintage shops, too. Many of the flea markets are seasonal, so just be sure to look them up before you go. Once you’re done taking in the scents and sights of the shopping streets, head to The Alchemist Atelier, where you can create your own scent in the form of a signature perfume!

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What would Paris be without dance? And what would dance be without Paris? While ballet actually originated in Italy, its word stemming from the Italian word “ballare,” it gained popularity in the French courts, when Catherine de Medici, an Italian royal, married King Henry II in the 16th century. With its dense history in France, it’s no surprise that dance is prevalent in Paris. The Paris Opera Ballet is the official ballet company in Paris, and it can be traced back to 1661. While it was one of the first dance companies in Paris, it certainly isn’t the only one, and Paris now has a much more versatile offering. From ballet to break dancing, Paris just about has it all. If you’re a dancer heading to Paris, there’s something you can’t-can’t miss, the place where the Can-Can dance was founded, Moulin Rouge! Take a train from Montmartre down to Pigalle and gitchy-gitchy picture with the famous red windmill. It's absolutely lifechanging according to dancer Rhylee Hensler: "Moulin Rouge has changed my life. Working six nights a week on the beautiful

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stage in the most prestigious costumes is such a dream and honor! I'm so proud to be a Moulin Rouge dancer."

P I C T UR E P E RF E C T There are dozens of spots in Paris that are majorly 'gramworthy. From the colorful carousel near Montmartre to the glass pyramid at the Louvre to the many views of the Eiffel Tower, if you're a photo-queen, this is the city for you! Grab your phone and get ready to snap some epic shots. Use our checklist on the left sidebar of this page to make sure you capture all of those picture perfect moments!

E x t r a M AG I C A L Haven’t had quite enough Paris yet? We don’t blame you! While the city itself is incredibly magical, there’s more magic to be had just outside the city at Disneyland Paris. It’s just twenty miles outside the city, making it a perfect day trip.

PAC K I N G FOR PA R I S While it can be tempting to bring your whole wardrobe to this gorgeous city, it's not very practical. Choose a few signature pieces that you can mix and match using our packing list below, and get ready to embody the simplicity of being Parisian chic!

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yan Buggle was born for

a bond with her kids, too. We

show-biz. He’s bubbly,

even have sleepovers!"

passionate, intelligent,

and captivating. You may

The love goes both ways,

recognize him as Olivia

and Mariska shared some

Benson’s son Noah on Law and

kind words with us about

Order: SVU, but when he’s not

Ryan: "If you mix equal parts

acting, you can almost always

impishness, artistry, ridiculous

find him dancing.

talent, discipline, work ethic, curiosity about life, and an

THE TECHNIQUE

insistence on seeing the good,

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you’ve got Ryan Buggle," Dancing since five years

Mariska told us. "What a delight

old and competing since

he is, a passionate delight. I feel

seven, Ryan has had his fair

so lucky to get to work with

share of performances. His

Ryan. He is just the real deal,

favorite? His recent solo,

and I can’t wait to see all of the

choreographed by Jaxon

art and beauty of expression

Willard. While Ryan’s bubbly

that will make its way into the

personality helps him shine

world through him."

both on and off the stage, he wholeheartedly believes that a

BEHIND THE SCENES

successful performance comes down to one thing: technique.

Walking a little bit in his "TV mom’s" shoes, Ryan recently

So where does he learn that

stepped behind the camera

technique? Ballet, of course!

and wrote his own lines. "I

"Ballet is, by far, my favorite

actually wrote the script for

style of dance," Ryan said.

when Noah quit baseball

"It’s where you learn all of

and started dancing," Ryan

your technique! It doesn’t

explained. "I was working on

matter how high your leg

the script for months because

is or how deep your plié is,"

I wanted it to be perfect!" You

Ryan told us. "It just matters

could also say he’s had his

if you’re doing the right

hand in casting—as his whole

technique." Wise words!

dance class got featured in a recent episode!

NOAH THING OR TWO WHAT'S NEXT FOR RYAN Ryan learns his dance technique in ballet class, but

With all that Ryan’s done

where does he learn his acting

so far, and the fact that he

technique from? Mariska

recognizes the importance of

Hargitay AKA Olivia Benson,

building a solid foundation of

of course! "She teaches me

skills and technique, we know

a lot and helps me act with

he's bound for even more

emotion," Ryan shared with us.

success. We can't wait to see

"She’s like my TV mom! I have

what he does next!

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ouble the dancers,

have a best friend by my

as dancers made us both

double the answers!

side that I can experience

more determined to keep

We got an exclusive

everything with.

striving and improving

interview with Australian

Sam : I love always having

because we didn’t want

acrobats and dancers,

someone by my side in life

one to be better than the

Sam and Teagan Rybka,

through the good and the

other. It created a healthy

AKA the Rybka Twins and

bad times.

competition between us.

passions, acrobatics, and

W hat’s the most difficult

W hat do you think is the

#twinlife! We asked Sam

thing about being a twin?

easiest way to tell you

and Teagan the same

Teagan : When people

both apart?

questions to get both of

compare us. I know it's

Teagan : Once you get to

their perspectives on each

natural for people to

know us, I’m sure people

subject. Read on for our

compare twins, but it

can say a lot of things, but

special dual-interview!

can be quite hard to take

one obvious one is that I

talked about dance, style,

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sometimes.

have freckles on my face.

Sam : Comparison. We

Sam : Once you get to

are constantly compared

know us, our different

W hat’s your favorite thing

against each other in every

personalities shine through!

about being twins?

aspect of life. This can

Teagan : We share a special

get a bit draining… but at

Have you always been close?

bond that only twins will

the same time I feel like

Teagan : Yes because we

understand. I literally

comparing Teagan and I

literally live the exact same

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lives but in two bodies!

Sam : Dance is what we do;

Sam : We have always been

it’s who we are; it’s what

super close. We’ve always

we love! I’m fun, happy

had the same hobbies, the

and strive to be the best at

same friends, competed

whatever I do. I always say,

against each other at

“Do it with passion, or not

competitions... we even

at all.”

have the same uni degree! We are basically joined

Can you tell us about your

at the hip!

experience on Australia's

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Got Talent? Talent? Do you have a favorite

Teagan : It was the best and

matching outfit you both

most anxious experience of

wore in the past year?

our lives. The opportunity

Teagan : Umm, so hard to

to perform on TV was

choose but I just checked my

exciting but very stressful.

Instagram feed and one that

We wanted to showcase

stands out to me is our two-

our best performance, but

piece satin sets (crop tops

we only had one chance to

and skirts) with diamanté

do that. Thankfully all the

straps that we wore on New

stress and practice paid off

Year's Eve. I wore burgundy

because we were so proud

and Sam wore baby pink.

of the performances we

Sam : SO hard to choose as

did on the show!

I love coordinating outfits

Sam : AGT was an absolutely

with each other. I'll go with

incredible experience—a

our New Year's Eve outfits,

crazy roller coaster that led

too. We wore matching satin

to amazing things. It gave

sets with diamanté straps to

us exposure to the world, a

match my sparkly bag.

reason to get social media, and the ability to continue

DA N C E & AC RO

sharing our passion on our social platforms. It

W hy do you dance?

was so nerve racking and

Teagan : I have a lot of

physically and mentally

drive, passion, and love to

draining, but it was also the

inspire people all over the

best experience ever. As

world! We just want

they say, greatness begins

to make people smile.

beyond your comfort zone.

What was it like being

me of such an exciting time in

Sam : I have so many favorites.

semi-finalists?

our lives, and I thank AGT for

I personally love our music dance

Teagan : It was even more stressful

kickstarting our career. Whenever

videos, acting ones, and all of

than the audition because we

I hear the song or happen to watch

our collabs!

had to produce an even better

this dance on a video, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help

performance, so the pressure

but smile!

SO MUCH STYLE

perform on live TV again, though!

Can you tell us a bit about your

What is your go-to outfit?

Sam : We were so grateful to get

YouTube videos? Do you have a

Teagan : Probably a cute crop

the opportunity to perform another

favorite video youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made so far?

top and skirt with sneakers.

was on. We were so excited to

Teagan : Our videos are very

Sam : Anything with summery

light-hearted, and we love to have

vibes or cute active wear sets

Those routines look tough. How do

a lot of fun. We hope to spread

with a matching scrunchie!

you warm up for your routines?

positivity, make people smile, and

routine and have it filmed live.

Teagan : Very intensely! We

allow viewers to escape reality.

Where do you like to shop?

need to feel super warmed up

I love all the videos that make

Teagan : There are so many

to showcase our best work and

me laugh or ones where I really

different online stores, but

because we were not always as

remember how much fun we

my go-to is Princess Polly and

flexible as we are now, it took a

had making it.

Peppermayo because they

lot to get there.

always have the latest trends

Sam : Teagan and I are not naturally

and cutest clothes.

flexible so it takes us a good half

Sam : Online there are so many!!

hour, at least, to warm up and be

Princess Polly, Hello Molly,

fully stretched and ready for a

Beginning Boutique...

performance. We start off with cardio, move onto some strength

exercises, then stretch it out.

LI fe & T H E FU T UR E

What would you say has been your

favorite routine? Why?

You've experienced a lot in your

Teagan : "Pound the Alarm" from

young years - TV stardom, injury...

AGT, because the memories that

what is your best advice for others

come with it are so special. It was

who may want to give up before

the routine we auditioned with

they reach success?

for AGT, and it's a song that really

Teagan : Remember why you

builds so the audience gets really

started in the first place. If it's

pumped up with you.

something you're passionate

Sam : I have so many favorites but

about, then it should inspire you

if I had to choose, mine would be

to be the best you possibly can

"Pound the Alarm," too. It reminds

be at whatever it is in life.

Sam : If this is your passion, giving

We want to continue

up is not an option. As long as you

growing and inspiring, but

are striving to be a better dancer/

we also would love to be

acrobat than you were yesterday,

featured in a pop star's

then that's all that matters. Never

music video, be on the

ever compare your journey with

Ellen Degeneres Show, and

others. You've got this. The time

maybe find our soulmates!

a career out of it. It also gives our fans

is now!

The last part is so cheesy

an insight into how we got started, our

Teagan : We wrote Twinning It to inspire others to find their passion in life and make

but at the end of the day we

experience on Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent, lots

What do you girls like to do for fun?

all want to find that special

about our family, and much more.

Sam : Twinning It is a book we wanted to

Teagan : I LOVE hanging out with

someone, settle down, and

our friends, going on adventures,

be happy!

and making amazing memories.

Sam : Who knows where we

different insight into our lives and who we

Sam : We love hanging out

will be in the next five years!

are. We want the book to inspire anyone

with our besties and going to

You never know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

around the world to find what they love,

the beach!

written in the next email or

make that their passion, then make a

who we will bump into. Our

career out of it.

If you could choose one song to

biggest dream has always

be the soundtrack to both of your

been to star in a pop star's

lives, what would it be?

music video! That would

Teagan : "Here Comes the Sun"

be insane! We also want to

by The Beatles.

continue growing our social

Sam : "Dancing Queen" by ABBA.

platforms and working hard

release to give our fans and followers a

in our dance training. What do you want to accomplish together in the next five years?

Stay up to date on what

Teagan : We recommend having a

Teagan and Sam are up to: @rybkatwinsofficial on IG

focus and setting goals to achieve because it means you always have something to work towards. Also, when you finally achieve that goal, it is the absolute best feeling! Not all goals will be smooth sailing to achieve but that makes it even more exciting once you do.

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ressley Hosbach was born dancing. No, seriously.

You may know her from Dance Moms and Brat TV’s Stage Fright, but did you know she’s been in a dance studio since before she could walk? We sat down with Pressley at our last photo shoot and asked her all about dance and what it was like being born into studio-life. B O R N T O DA N C E "My mom owns a dance studio so when I was younger, my crib was actually in my mom’s dance studio,” Pressley told us. “I was basically born dancing, but

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actually started taking dance

her proudest dance moment

classes when I was two.” Growing

happened on Season 8 of Dance

up knowing only dance, it

Moms. “I was so proud when I got

soon became Pressley’s way

my Team Jacket,” Pressley said.

of expressing herself. “I just

“It was a big showdown and I was

love dancing because you can

so excited because I had been

express yourself without saying

watching the show since I was six

anything,” she explained.

years old!”

While she's been dancing for over

While she didn’t think she missed

a decade, she still faces some of

the deadline for Dance Moms

the same struggles we all face

auditions, she did find out she

as dancers. “Being confident in

made it in an unconventional way.

myself has been hard for me,” she

“I found out through Instagram,”

said. “I want to please everyone,

she told us. “Abby posted a

and I want to make sure I’m

video and said ‘the following

doing the best I can.” Perfection

kids should report to Pittsburgh.’

is a common thing to strive for

We had like two weeks to pack

as dancers, but Pressley has

up our lives and go. We relocated

learned along the way one

for about six months!" Having

important lesson: “Stay true to

to move so quickly could be

yourself,” she encouraged. “As

challenging for a lot of families,

long as you believe in yourself,

but not so much for Pressley’s.

that’s all that really matters.”

“I’m an only child so it was pretty easy,” she said. “My family

BIEBER FEVER

absolutely loves traveling. We once drove from New Jersey to

A few years ago, Pressley was

California just for fun!”

a dancer on the Justin Bieber Purpose Tour, but she almost

As for her favorite part of the

didn’t get the gig! “I almost

experience, it's a tie between the bus

missed the deadline,” she told us.

rides and their personal vanities in

“I thought I missed it because it

their dressing rooms. “I love getting

took months for me to find out.

ready in front of those vanities,”

I had Bieber Fever when I was

Pressley told us, “but the bus rides

younger so dancing with him on

are so fun because we’re all together

stage was honestly a dream come

on these ten-hour trips, and we bond

true.” While she didn’t get to talk

so much. Everything has been a

to Justin much, he did call her the

great experience.”

“cutest little thing in the world,” and gave her a hug. “I was like,

W H AT ' S N E X T ?

‘I’m never washing this shirt again,’” Pressley laughed.

While a Season 9 of Dance Moms hasn’t been announced yet, you

H E R PROU DEST MOM E NT

can still see Pressley on-screen in her new acting role as Roxie on

While that was a moment

Brat TV’s Stage Fright, a who-

she’ll probably never forget,

dunnit style teen mystery!

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in front of a live audience but also in front of the camera. 7. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT ACTING & DANCING? I think creating characters on

and off screen through dance

and jukebox tunes, she answered

8. WHAT DECADE ARE YOU

50 interview questions.

MOST INSPIRED BY? I love the

STAMP?

'60s and '70s! I am a really

Thailand

ollee Gray joined us

and acting is so fulfilling. When

for a '50s photo shoot

the audience believes in those

at a vintage diner in

characters, it’s the best feeling!

13. BIGGEST FEAR? Getting trapped in an elevator alone!

California and, over milkshakes

1. GIVE US A QUICK RUNDOWN.

huge Bob Fosse fan, and I get a

WHO ARE YOU & WHERE ARE

lot of inspiration from him for

YOU FROM? Hi! My name is

my choreography!

14. FAV PASSPORT

15. FAV SEASON? Summer

Mollee Gray and I am an actress

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and dancer from Utah!

9. WHAT'S BEEN YOUR FAV

16. FAV TV SHOW?

ROUTINE SO FAR? The waltz

This is Us

2. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN

with Jakob Karr on season 6 of

IN THE INDUSTRY? I have been

So You Think You Can Dance.

in the film industry pretty much

It really changed me as a

my entire life! You may have

dancer and as a person!

seen me on Disney Channel,

17. GO-TO MOVIE? Lion King 18. STARBUCKS ORDER?

Lifetime, So You Think You Can

10. WHY WAS IT YOUR FAV?

Venti cold brew with

Dance, and more.

It gave me confidence that I

almond milk and sugar

didn’t realize I was lacking.

free vanilla

3. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO START DANCING? I had a lot of

11. HOW WOULD YOU

energy, so my parents put me in

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF

dance and gymnastics at three.

DANCE? I am very characterand conceptually-driven in my

4. DID YOU ALWAYS LOVE IT?

choreography. I like to create

I loved it from the first time I

compelling characters, but I

performed on stage.

also like to create a story that the audience can watch and

5. FAV STYLE OF DANCE?

understand, rather than just

I love all styles but my favorite

“dance moves.”

to teach and perform is jazz or contemporary.

12. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST EVER AUDITION?

6. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST

I was ten and it was for a

ABOUT PERFORMING?

2002 Winter Olympics

I absolutely love the adrenaline

commercial. I booked it

of performing! I love to perform

and had an amazing time.

19. FAV PLACE TO SHOP? Brandy Melville 20. WARDROBE STAPLE? Big tee and biker shorts

21. WHAT SETS YOU

33. WHAT GOT YOU INTO

APART AS A DANCER?

ACTING? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been

I have a lot of strength,

interested in acting! I did drama

so I always try to portray athleticism in my work!

in junior high and high school! When I did the High School Musical series, I knew I'd act for

22. PROUDEST MOMENT? When I

the rest of my life!

won Sterling Scholar of my school with dance and academics!

34. CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLE IN THE RELIANT ?

23. HARDEST THING ABOUT THE

It was a blast! My character,

INDUSTRY? Rejection.

Sophie, led the movie in what was an intense, emotional, and uplifting story line! 35. WHAT WAS SET LIKE? Incredible! We filmed on location in Ohio for about a month and a half! 36. FAV MEMORY FROM SET? Hanging out with the cast almost every night at this cute little diner down the road. 37. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Stop trying to grow up so fast and thank your mom (verbally!) every chance you get.

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former NHL star Brooks or dancer, actress, and motivation mogul Julianne

Laich. The pair does strength training together,

Hough, movement is everything, so

and as Julianne shared with

it’s no wonder that her day is full of it!

Us Weekly, “We love to do

Nothing is more inspiring than a dancer

anything active and

as positive and joyful as Julianne, so

adventurous

we just had to find out how to achieve

together. We

Julianne-level health and enthusiasm.

go hiking and biking...We

M OV E I T F I R S T T H I N G

really just try to find

Like a lot of us, Julianne is not a

as much

morning person, but she knows how

to do as

important it is to get up and go as

possible

soon as you begin your day. Julianne

to stay

washes her face with cold water as

active,

soon as she wakes up to get herself

move,

moving. “If I don’t move my body in

and get

the morning, I have a fine day,” she

good

told Women’s Health magazine. “If I

energy

move it first thing, I have an excellent

flow.

day.” You heard Julianne! You have to

That’s

get up and groove!

important

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to us every

WO R K O U T B U D D I E S

single day.”

Those excellent days are full of

P O S T- WO R KO U T

a variety of mental and physical exercises. Five days a week, Julianne

After working out, it’s all

likes to do SoulCycle, hot power

about the cool down. For

yoga, and strength training, though

Julianne, cooling down

probably not all at once!

isn’t just about relaxing her sore muscles. It’s also

Everyone needs a solid workout plan.

time for a protein shake

For Julianne, that means using her

filled with some seriously

own body weight, small weights, (she

delicious ingredients.

recommends three- or five-pound weights), and ankle and wrist weights

She shared with Women’s

for strength training. She told Us

Health that her go-to shake

Weekly, “I am a big believer in doing

is a combination of avocado,

lots of reps. I think that creates a lean,

almond butter, almond milk,

strong body. For me, I like to have

spinach, protein powder,

flexibility and mobility.”

and a banana. Try combining Julianne’s faves or mix and

The perfect workout routine is even

match with your own favorite

better with the perfect partner! She

fruits! Shake it till you make

loves to stay fit with her husband,

it, right!?

# K R E AT I N G K I N R GY

is perfect for other things like cycling and even barre classes!)

Julianne spends most of her day

Or she’s getting out into the

working on her latest passion.

world, spreading the word

For the past two years, she’s

about Kinrgy in the occasional

been focused on her “dance-

interview. For her, it’s all about

based fitness method” and

#KreatingKinrgy: “connect[ing]

movement called Kinrgy, and

to self, relat[ing] to others,

things are only getting started.

experienc[ing] the world.”

As the CEO of Kinrgy, Julianne’s day-to-day is full of planning,

Kinrgy is all about using

posting, and interacting with

motion to exercise your body

her followers on her own and

and clear your mind. Julianne

Kinrgy’s Instagram pages.

is dedicated to taking care of both. “Working out is the

On any given day, Julianne

best thing you can do for

might be doing demonstrations

your brain,” she said behind

or dancing along with a Kinrgy

the scenes of Oprah’s 2020

class. (There are Kinrgy classes,

Vision Tour, “but then dance is

but Julianne says that

actually the best workout you

the method

can do for your brain.”

E AT I N G H E A LT H Y As health-conscious as she is, Julianne doesn’t have any food rules. “I love tacos and guacamole,” she said to Women’s Health. “I love food!”

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If you’re wondering what Kinrgy means, we have a full breakdown for you! “Kin represents tribe, community, family,” Julianne says in a video on Kinrgy’s Instagram page. “When we add to that: kinder is always about childlike wonderment; kinesthetic which is about movement and moving your body. And then, of course, energy, and energy really is the missing component of physicality and mindfulness. We need that energetic expression for us to really transform. So when you put it all together, it’s kinrgy.” All of this comes out in Julianne’s mindful and healthy routine! How do you “Kreate Kinrgy”? Well, you’ll have to take one of Julianne’s classes or jump into one of her Instagram Lives to find out!

But she does eat healthy,

Julianne’s nighttime routine, like many, of

often centering her meals

course includes skincare. So what's Julianne’s

around healthy proteins

secret to healthy, moisturized skin? She

and starches like chicken

swears by Johnson and Johnson baby oil

and vegetables. Why?

to moisturize her face every night after she

“I think when you deprive

she showers. She also stays well-hydrated

yourself of carbs, that’s when you crave pasta

throughout the night by keeping a water bottle next to her bed.

and pizza and all those things,” she told Us Weekly.

“I thought carbs were my

enemy, but they’re

actually my best friend.”

Julianne has her daily routine down pat and it all helps her to be a strong and successful

B E FO RE B E D

dancer, actress, and CEO.

Whether you try out

her yummy protein

shake recipe or try out

The way you end an

her SoulCycle routine,

excellent day is just

we hope you are able

as important as the

to work some of her

way you begin it!

daily routine into your

own day!

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hether you first heard of Billie Eilish when she

Billie always had tons of interests growing up, like short films,

was thirteen and her debut track

photography, and even horseback

"ocean eyes" blew up or when

riding. But, as Billie told Vogue,

her more gritty 2019 release “bad

"Music has always been underlying.

guy” became an instant hit, you

I always sang. It was like wearing

probably do know that her rise to

underwear: It was just always

pop stardom has been super fast—

underneath whatever else you

though, now at eighteen, Billie has

were doing." With her talent and

said it didn’t feel fast to her at all.

passion for music and in a world obsessed with music and dance on

It was just five years ago that Billie—

every level, from Hollywood award

whose full name is Billie Eilish Pirate

shows to TikTok trends (Billie’s

Baird O’Connell—recorded a song for

music is a popular soundtrack for

her dance teacher to choreograph

egirl videos), it’s no wonder Billie

to (check out the last page of this

quickly became an icon

article for the full story). Written by

that anyone could relate to.

Billie’s older brother, songwriting companion, and producer Finneas

The Washington Post described

O’Connell, it didn’t take long for

Billie as a "goth-pop phenom"

"ocean eyes" to reach thousands of

after her performance at the 2020

ears. It now has nearly one billion

Oscars, and many others have

streams on Spotify alone! Billie and

tried to label her style, calling her

Finneas weren’t trying to get famous

weird, a "rule-breaker," and even

when they posted the track, but to

"pop’s best new hope" (said by BBC

the people closest to them, like their

Music when she was just fifteen).

parents Maggie Baird and Patrick

But Billie isn’t concerned with labels.

O’Connell, it wasn’t super surprising.

As she evolved from the mellow

pop sounds of her first album don’t

And she isn’t just reaching a wide

smile at me to her recent loud and

variety of fans and collecting

expressive WHEN WE ALL FALL

prestigious awards. One of

ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? album,

Billie’s most recent achievements

she described her sound to MTV UK

is getting the title track on the

as simply “what I want.”

soundtrack for the new James Bond film No Time to Die. The

It’s more complicated than that,

upcoming movie stars her favorite

though. The “bad guy” singer does

Bond actor, Daniel Craig, who has

what she wants, but she also wants

been playing the role since 2006

her music to appeal to music lovers

when Billie was just five! The song

across the spectrum. She grew

"No Time to Die" brought Billie’s

up listening to everything from

incredible vocal range to the

The Rolling Stones to Avril Lavigne

attention of millions and was her

(one of Billie’s heroes), and those

first number-one single in the UK.

influences have made their way

She’s the youngest artist to top the

into her music. Billie talked about

charts with a Bond theme and the

this with Jimmy Fallon on The

second artist to do so at all!

Tonight Show saying, "I think I just put it into my music, and with the

Billie is more than relatable.

album specifically, there was like

Instead of becoming disconnected

one thing I really tried to do which

due to her fame, Billie is still the

was that there were like fourteen songs on the album, and one of

teenager her fans are or once were. She is someone that exists

the goals I had was I wanted to

in the real world, who is true to

make an album that I could

themselves. She is relatable and

put fourteen people into a

accessible. Even if you haven’t

room that each had fully

exactly lived the wild story from

different tastes...and if I played

"bellyache" (and we hope you

them my album, each person

haven’t!), you can probably relate

would like at least one song."

to the regret that sometimes comes with making a dramatic,

With songs that move from bass-

life-changing decision, and we’ve

heavy to the light sounds of a

all needed the hyping-up that

ukulele in "WHEN WE ALL FALL

comes with "you should see me

ASLEEP," Billie has amassed a fan

in a crown." Regardless of age,

base that spans across genres,

place, or taste in music, Billie

generations, and even the globe.

gives people a unique form of

After her album released at number

expression through her music.

one in more than a dozen countries,

Billie told Vogue, "That’s great,

including the US and UK, Billie

if I can make someone feel more

skyrocketed to Spotify’s second

free to do what they actually