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Haley Hilton, in a white dress that highlights her pregnant belly, sits on the floor, surrounded by a smiling group of young dancers in costume. "Putting on a recital—34 weeks pregnant!" is overlaid in white text.

Dancer Diary: Putting on a Dance Recital at 34 Weeks Pregnant

In the video series Dancer Diary, Haley Hilton chronicles her life as a dancer in New York City. Here, she talks about how she managed to put on her dance studio’s end-of-year recital—at 34 weeks pregnant. For more Dancer Diary videos, visit Dance Magazine’s YouTube channel.

Haley Hilton June 24th, 2025

A collage of photos of Hilton, wearing a long black dress and jean jacket, posing in front of famous NYC dance landmarks. "Touring NYC's Most Iconic Dance Spots!" is overlaid in white text.

Dancer Diary: Touring Iconic NYC Dance Spots

In the video series Dancer Diary, Haley Hilton chronicles her life as a dancer in New York City. Here, Hilton takes a dancer’s walking tour of New York, highlighting the theaters and studios that have been especially meaningful to her. For more Dancer Diary videos, visit Dance Magazine’s YouTube channel.

Haley Hilton April 16th, 2025

A collaged image featuring four photos of Hilton, her pregnancy bump visible, in ballet class and on the streets of New York City. "Dancing Through the Second Trimester" is overlaid in white text at the top.

Dancer Diary: Dancing Through the Second Trimester

In the video series Dancer Diary, Haley Hilton chronicles her life as a dancer in New York City. Here, she talks about dancing through the second trimester of her first pregnancy, and gets advice from physical therapist Heidi Green. For more Dancer Diary videos, visit Dance Magazine’s YouTube channel.

Haley Hilton March 20th, 2025

A collaged image. Three photos of Hilton making dramatic reaction faces are framed by an orange border. A screenshot from the film "Black Swan" is inset at the upper right, and white overlay text reads, "Watching 'Black Swan' for the First Time!"

Dancer Diary: Watching Black Swan for the First Time

In the video series Dancer Diary, Haley Hilton chronicles her life as a dancer in New York City. Here, Hilton watches the 2010 film Black Swan—a lightning rod for many dancers—for the first time. For more Dancer Diary videos, visit Dance Magazine’s YouTube channel.

Haley Hilton January 28th, 2025

A collage of three photos of Hilton, wearing a flowing gray dress, performing on a black stage with dramatic lighting. White overlay text reads "My Reality TV Journey."

Dancer Diary: My Reality TV Journey

In the video series Dancer Diary, Haley Hilton chronicles her life as a dancer in New York City. Here, Hilton discusses her experience on the reality TV show “Second Chance Stage.” For more Dancer Diary videos, visit Dance Magazine’s YouTube channel.

Haley Hilton December 23rd, 2024

Libby Lloyd and Haley Hilton, both young blond-haired women wearing comfy loungewear, sit next to each other on a large gray sofa. "Pro Dancers React to 'Step Up'!" is superimposed in white text.

Dancer Diary: Pro Dancers React to Step Up

In the video series Dancer Diary, Haley Hilton chronicles her life as a dancer in New York City. Here, Hilton and her friend Libby Lloyd, a dancer on Broadway, rewatch the cult classic film Step Up. For more Dancer Diary videos, visit Dance Magazine’s YouTube channel.

Haley Hilton November 18th, 2024

Haley Hilton, wearing a white t-shirt and her long blonde hair loose, holds up a pointe shoe in each hand. The text "Pointe Shoe Prep" is superimposed on the photo.

Dancer Diary: Pointe Shoe Prep

In the video series Dancer Diary, Haley Hilton chronicles her life as a dancer in New York City. Here, she tests out a variety of pointe shoe preparation techniques used by professional dancers. For more Dancer Diary videos, visit Dance Magazine’s YouTube channel.

Haley Hilton October 16th, 2024

Hilton, her long blond hair loose, listens intently to her phone, which she's holding toward the camera. "Dance and AI!" is superimposed in white text.

Dancer Diary: Dance and AI

In the video series Dancer Diary, Haley Hilton chronicles her life as a dancer in New York City. Here, she investigates how AI tech like ChatGPT might—and might not—help her in her day-to-day dance life. For more Dancer Diary videos, visit Dance Magazine’s YouTube channel.

Haley Hilton September 13th, 2024