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In the all-new Lifetime docu-series "Step It Up," Traci Young-Byron, a former Miami Heat Dancer and longtime team captain, is the owner of the elite dance company, the Young Contemporary Dance Theatre (YCDT). Traci's competitiveness, especially her fierce rivalry with "Bring It!'s" Miss D and her Dancing Dolls, leads her to use unconventional methods to motivate her co-ed dance team. For this company, the biggest competition isn't other teams; it's each other, as they must dance their hearts out to earn a coveted spot in a high-stakes performance each week. "Step It Up" (#StepItUp), premieres Friday, September 25, at 10pm ET/PT following the "Bring It!" season finale.

The following week, the series moves to its regular time period airing on Friday, October 2 at 9pm ET/PT. Over the course of eight hour-long episodes, the YCDT dancers push themselves to the limit to perform at high-profile events. Traci

Iration to Headline First Inaugural Blaze 'N' Glory Festival
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2015

Following several very successful headlining tours and festival performances, IRATION is ready to step it up to the festival headlining slot for the first annual Blaze 'N' Glory Festival, taking place May 15-16 at the San Manuel Amphitheater Festival Grounds in San Bernardino, CA. The reggae-influen...


Dibble, Green, Kanyok et al. Lead COME FLY AWAY National Tour; Kicks Off in Atlanta, Aug. 2
by Jessica Lewis - July 12, 2011

The producers of the new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, announced the cast today for the North American tour of the show, launching at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA, on August 2, 2011....


Nickelodeon Greenlights New Series I WANNA BE
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2015

Nickelodeon announced today the greenlight of its new adventure-filled docu-series I Wanna Be (Working Title), hosted by the Carolina Panthers two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Cam Newton...


Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Hosts 5th Annual Evening of Dance 1/13-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 13, 2012

Merrimack Hall is set to present their Fifth Annual Evening of Dance, a weekend of dance events showcasing performance and choreography talent from across North Alabama....


SURF THE MUSICAL TO Play Hollywood Resort & Casino, 6/11
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2012

Surf the Musical, the feel-good production highlighting the hits of The Beach Boys and the happy times of 1960s California beach life, is already the word thanks to its all-star cast and crew, including the mastermind choreographer RJ Durell....


BWW Interviews: COME FLY AWAY's 'Sid', Cody Green
by Joseph Harrison - August 01, 2011

When Come Fly Away opens on August 2 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, don't be surprised when you hear the voice of "Ol' Blue Eyes" himself - for this acclaimed show, directed and choreographed by dance legend, Twyla Tharp uses actual master recordings of Frank Sinatra as it's musical score. Performing...


BWW Recap: Gloria's Sister Visits, Juliana Meets Phil on a Valentine's MODERN FAMILY
by Matt Smith - February 11, 2015

It's V-day on MODERN FAMILY, and what does that mean? The return of Clive and Juliana, of course! The alter-ego's fourth appearance (I don't believe Phil and Claire have brought them back since S3) may easily be one of their best, if not entirely because of the execution of this plot. At the start, ...


Landmark on Main Street Sets November 9 Spotlight Gala '13 with Rita Wilson
by Robert Diamond - September 30, 2013

Incredible music, gourmet delicacies and a sophisticated ambiance are hallmarks of Landmark on Main Street's Spotlight Gala. On November 9, Spotlight Gala '13 will step it up a notch when Rita Wilson's performance takes us on an enchanting musical journey followed by a glamorous Hollywood-like Part...


Dibble, Green, Kanyok et al. Lead COME FLY AWAY National Tour; Kicks Off in Atlanta, Aug. 2
by Jessica Lewis - July 12, 2011

The producers of the new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, announced the cast today for the North American tour of the show, launching at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA, on August 2, 2011....


VOICE OVER: The Battle Rounds Begin on NBC's The Voice!
by Sally Henry - October 08, 2012

On NBC's The Voice, tonight marked the start of the battle rounds! The last two weeks were the blind auditions in which singers auditioned, the coaches decided whether or not they wanted the singer, and the performers themselves chose which team they wanted to join. So now, it's almost a completely ...


AMERICAN IDOL Reveals Season 12 Winner!
by TV News Desk - May 16, 2013

It was Kree vs. Candice on last night's AMERICAN IDOL. The ladies had to step it up and perform for the largest crowd they've seen all year at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. In the end, it was Candice Glover who took the Season 12 crown during the May 16th live results show! According to The Holl...


VOICE OVER: The Battles End in a 'Musical Pillow Fight'!
by Sally Henry - October 23, 2012

Tonight was the final night of Battle Rounds on NBC's The Voice! So as it stands coming into the last night of the battles, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, and CeeLo Green have all used up their steals, so Christina Aguilera is the only one with a steal she can still use....


Poncho Sanchez Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Special Digital Release
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2012

Thirty years and 26 albums later, Sanchez, whose Live in Hollywood recording is set for digital release September 25, 2012 on Concord Picante, is still with the label; even though he had plenty of opportunity to leave in the late '90s. (There will be a physical release October 30, 2012.)...


Dibble, Green, Kanyok et al. Lead COME FLY AWAY National Tour; Kicks Off in Atlanta, Aug. 2
by Jessica Lewis - July 12, 2011

The producers of the new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, announced the cast today for the North American tour of the show, launching at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA, on August 2, 2011....


MAN OF ROCK Plays NYMF
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 12, 2011

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Silverwolf, LLC present Man of Rock. Performances will take place from Monday, September 26 through Wednesday, October 5 at TBG Theater (312 W. 36th Street)....


VIDEO: Kree vs Candice on AMERICAN IDOL - Watch All the Performances!
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2013

It was Kree vs. Candice on last night's AMERICAN IDOL. The ladies had to step it up and perform for the largest crowd they've seen all year at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Check out all the performances below!...


Dibble, Green, Kanyok et al. Lead COME FLY AWAY National Tour; Kicks Off in Atlanta, Aug. 2
by Jessica Lewis - July 12, 2011

The producers of the new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, announced the cast today for the North American tour of the show, launching at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA, on August 2, 2011....


MusicaNova Sets 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - September 04, 2015

MusicaNova begins its thirteenth season in September 2015 with an expanded lineup of events, continuing its mission to play great new, neglected, and traditional music and introduce the finest young musicians to audiences in the Valley of the Sun. It's MusicaNova's goal to give each audience member ...


STREET OUTLAWS Returns to Discovery Channel, 10/26
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2015

Are the 405 still the fastest and most elite street racers in the nation? Find out when STREET OUTLAWS returns to Discovery on October 26 at 9PM ET/PT....


HART OF DIXIE's Claudia Lee Releases Country-Rap Single '3 LEAF CLOVER'
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2012

With a role on the CW Television Network series 'Hart of Dixie' and a new country music album in release, actress and singer Claudia Lee has always seemed more "down home" than hip. That could be about to change, thanks to her latest single, "3 Leaf Clover," a country-rap hybrid that blends urban wi...


Lifetime Premieres All-New Docu-Series STEP IT UP Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 25, 2015

In the all-new Lifetime docu-series Step It Up, Traci Young-Byron, a former Miami Heat Dancer and longtime team captain, is the owner of the elite dance company, the Young Contemporary Dance Theatre (YCDT)....


BREAKING DOWN THE MOVES: Natalie Weiss Recaps SYTYCD featuring Broadway's Warren Carlyle, Tyce Diorio
by Breaking Down the Riffs - July 17, 2014

I am so honored and thrilled to be the first guest So You Think You Can Dance recapper for BWW! It is now 2:15 A.M. and I am putting together my A.D.D. notes into cohesive sentences after watching tonight's episode on DVR. (I got home at midnight from judging the semi-finals of the weekly competiti...


Fashion Photo of the Day 4/8/13 - Taylor Swift
by Rachel Stone - April 08, 2013

I have been very upfront in the past about my girl crush on Taylor Swift. I am not embarassed about one bit. Sorry T Swift haters out there, but the girl is pretty and talented. Deal with it! That all being said, T, what is up with the same old look?! I know you can do better than this....


Lifetime to Premiere All-New Docu-Series STEP IT UP, 9/25
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2015

In the all-new Lifetime docu-series Step It Up, Traci Young-Byron, a former Miami Heat Dancer and longtime team captain, is the owner of the elite dance company, the Young Contemporary Dance Theatre (YCDT)....


BWW Exclusive Interview: WALLFLOWERS and the Minnesota Man - John Halbach
by Noah Lee Jordan - May 15, 2014

Now featured in Kieran Turner's web series WALLFLOWERS, John Halbach is showcasing his acting chops for the world to see---on the internet, of all places....






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