"In my opinion, Reels is really difficult even to access," says Alex Wong. Wylie: When I first started posting, I would think, "Oh man, I hope this gets on the 'For You' page," every post. After all, it wasn't until this year—and after mounting pressure from online petitions—that many major dancewear brands pledged to make tights and pointe shoes in hues that match the complexions of Black women. Dance Spirit spoke with five Black women about the obstacles they've faced as professional dancers. Her content ranges widely, but some of her most popular videos are of dance routines she choreographed herself. (Getty Images/TikTok/Instagram),
First off, let's break down exactly what Reels is, and how it can be used.
Reels has a specific landing spot on the Instagram Explore page. data-refresh="viewable" People enjoy seeing who we are as just people on the Internet, not always the picture-perfect dancer side. Wylie: When I'm scrolling on my 'For You' page, if I find a song or sound that I really like, I'll definitely save it. But what goes into becoming a TikTok dance trendsetter? Of course, keeping up with her millions (and millions, and millions) of fans isn't easy. I loved it right away–it's such a fun place to just be a teenager. Wylie: If I'm ever teaching class at a studio, I definitely tailor it based on what style I'm doing and whether it's a beginner or advanced class. I'll also go through my 'Trending" list and find different songs and sounds from there. Female Variation - MetodoVadim" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/La-Esmeralda-Female-Variation-6731129475083274241">♬ La Esmeralda. Jacqueline Green (Richard Calmes, courtesy Green), Niana Guerrero is only 14, but she already boasts 12.6 million TikTok followers—the kind of internet fanbase most people twice her age can only dream of. I don't think Reels is really breaking any boundaries at the moment, as it's just an extra 'feature' of Instagram right now. I've also been doing a lot of my own lifestyle TikToks, whether it's my workout routines or my favorite sweet treat to make. Wylie: I'll be out in public and sometimes I'll take pictures with people, but they'll also ask me to do a TikTok with them. Actress United Talent Agency IMG Models Worldwide Biz: sofia_wylie@yahoo.com Despite that, the two apps feel very different to many within our community. Wylie: Everybody says it, but truly, just do what you like to do. width:100%;"> word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">Login • Instagram