Dance Informa Magazine
Tips & Advice
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7.9KSwan Lake Quiz
By Rain Francis. How well do you know the ballet classic? 1. Who composed the original score for Swan Lake? a) Prokofiev...
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3.5KGetting the Job: Advice from the Best in the Biz
By Stephanie Wolf. Thoughts of ‘making it’ as a dancer can conjure up images of scenes from the 1970s Broadway hit A...
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6.1KBalanchine Quiz
How much do you know about George Balanchine, one of the 20th century’s most famous choreographers? By Rain Francis. 1. George Balanchine...
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6.1KRecital Preparation Tips
By Christine Dion of Mode Dion It’s Recital Prep time! Are you ready? Preparation is the key to a confident and polished...
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10.8KFosse Quiz
How much do you know about jazz dance icon Bob Fosse? By Rain Francis. 1. Which of the following characters would you...
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8.5KStarting Your Career as a Dancer by Mande Dagenais
Choreographer, award winning performer, director and producer, Mande Dagenais has released a new book – Starting Your Career as a Dancer. In Starting Your Career...
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7.3KLEAP: Education for Current and Former Professional Dancers
By Stephanie Wolf. Dancers begin their professional careers at young ages, focused solely on the present and success. They push their bodies...
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9.5KDance bag must haves to keep looks up and stress down!
By Christine Dion of Mode Dion Even with plenty of practice and an on time arrival back stage, disasters can strike! Be...
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4.4KWho Cares For The Teachers?
By Chris Bamford. Being a dance teacher is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but I might be a...
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4.1KStudio Owners: Gear Up For Your Season Wrap Up
By Steve Sirico of Dance Teacher Web For most studios in the United States your season comes to an end in May...
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11.1K1Dance Quiz – Dance Culture Around the World
By Rain Francis. Test your knowledge of cultural dances from around the world. Let us know how many answers you get right...
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5.9KFresh Start Makeup Tips
From Christine Dion of Mode Dion Start the year off fresh. Now is the time to review your makeup tools, clean out...
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13.8K15 Tips for Easy Costume Ordering from Costume Gallery
Teachers, it’s time to start ordering costumes for your upcoming recital. Here’s some helpful advice from Costume Gallery: 1) Read the Ordering...
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23.8KThe Secrets to Running A Successful Dance Studio-Part 2
By Steve Sirico of Dance Teacher Web In this special two part series we will explore tips to running a successful studio. ...
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8.5KMaking the Best of Breaks
How dancers cope, physically and mentally, during breaks between seasons and gigs By Laura Di Orio A dancer’s job is one that...
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11.1K2The Secrets to Running A Successful Studio-Part I
By Steve Sirico of Dance Teacher Web. In this special 2 part series we will explore tips to running a successful studio....
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12.0K1Choreography Class
More than a manipulation of the elements. By Emily Yewell Volin Does choreographic creativity ooze out of you or are you petrified...
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7.1KDance Quiz – Dance Stars throughout history
Test your dance knowledge… By Rain Francis. With which name would you MOST associate Ginger Rogers? a) Gene Kelly c) Mikhail Baryshnikov...
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19.3K1NUTCRACKER Makeup Tips
By Christine Dion of Mode Dion Tis the season for Christmas Holiday shows. Of course the most popular of all, the Nutcracker,...
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7.5KAudition Do’s & Don’ts
By Laura Di Orio Auditions. They’re like swallowing your vitamins. All they take is a little practice and some mental reassurance, and...
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47.8K5Top 10 Books for the Dance Teacher’s Library
By Emily Yewell Volin Teachers, you know the look. It comes from that student who is hungry for more information about everything...
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4.0KTouring Tips and Tales
By Rebecca Martin. For performing artists, touring can be a double edged sword. It provides the opportunity to travel, experience new places,...
