03 May 2013
By Laura Di Orio. This year, the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) USA will offer two different summer programs: a two-week Performance Course and a six-day Vocational Graded Syllabus Intensive. Both programs have been gaining popularity, and RAD USA expects there to be a larger international student body this year. The Performance Course, held from [...]
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03 May 2013
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com Want better jump height, more endurance, improved brain function and better fat burning? Then carbohydrates can be your best friend. Should I eat a high protein, low carb diet? There always seems to be yet another new bestselling, yet unscientific diet trend that touts low carb, high [...]
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03 May 2013
By Laura Di Orio. Becoming a professional dancer is like building a house from the ground up. You can’t start by adding the roof and interior decorations; rather, you must start by creating a solid foundation to support the structure and make it last. Similarly, a dancer must establish that foundation in technique before adding [...]
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03 May 2013
By Leah Gerstenlauer. Music and dance — there was a time when the two were inextricably linked as live arts. Music was written for and tailored to movement; movement was created in conversation with that music; and performance was a continuation of the creative dialogue. But with the increasing availability of recorded music, that standard [...]
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03 May 2013
By Rebecca Martin. From a small town competition to the international Prix de Lausanne, there is a ballet competition for every age and every level of dancer. Whether you’re a young ballet student, in full-time training, or are a seasoned professional, the benefits of ballet competitions are numerous. However, there are some drawbacks, and the [...]
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03 May 2013
By Chelsea Thomas. In recent years, an increasing amount of dance studios have begun to offer classes and programs for special needs youth and adults with various forms of developmental and mental disabilities. Merging dance techniques with theatrical activities and therapeutic exercises, these classes are witnessing frequent physical, emotional and social improvements in the students [...]
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03 May 2013
By Kristy Johnson. With over 15 years of international industry experience, The Squared Division is a force to be reckoned with. Two singular talents, Antony Ginandjar and Ashley Evans, join to equal a powerhouse team in high demand both in Hollywood. Collaborating with some of the hottest names in the industry such as Ke$ha and [...]
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03 May 2013
By Stephanie Wolf. Since 1995, professional dancers have traveled to Helena to spend their offseason working with Ballet Montana. This summer haven operates under the artistic leadership of Sallyann Mulcahy. Now, faced with legal battles, diminishing funds and artistic limitations in a community that struggles to comprehend the cultural advantages of supporting professional dance, Ballet [...]
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03 May 2013
By Laura Di Orio. What came first, the dance or the music? Some choreographers are inspired by music, others seek out music to fit with their existing movement. And for some, the process is entirely creative, with choreographer and composer working together to create something original. Here, Dance Informa looks at artistic voices that have [...]
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03 May 2013
By Stephanie Wolf. The age-old adage “it takes a village” has a whole new meaning these days with the growing popularity of crowdfunding, a digital mechanism that is helping artists across the nation find funding for their creative projects. According to Jason Best in a recent Ted Talk video—Best is one of the innovators of [...]
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