All posts tagged "Tips &amp; Advice"

10 performance makeup tips to ease your onstage look

The new dance season is underway, and you’re managing classes, teaching classes, being a mom, studio owner, and all the other jobs...

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Nutrition tips for dancers on a budget

Even though roughly 70% of Americans say that the rising costs of food make it “more difficult for them to eat healthy”...

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Dancers and strength training: Embracing resistance bands

When it comes to strength training, resistance bands are a smart, dance-friendly option – and for good reason. They are ultra-portable and...

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Samantha Galler’s Fifth Position Path: Dance mentorship as a necessity

Samantha Galler has been doing ballet for a long time. Like so many dancers who end up as professionals, she began dancing...

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Back in step: Setting up at-home practice spaces for the new dance season

Summer is winding down, and fall is right around the corner. That means dancers are gearing up for an exciting new season. It...

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Branding, marketing and social media for dancers

In today’s digital age of virtual castings and self-tapes, it’s common for casting directors to turn to social media when considering a...

Oscar Antonio Rodriguez. Photo by Maria Baranova.

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Like a fish out of water: Handling big challenges as a dancer

Ever taken a class and – while struggling to pick up choreography and accomplish the athleticism at hand – felt like you...

Melissa Bowman (seated) of Montana Ballet Company. Photo courtesy of Karen Smith.

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Making the leap: Going from ballet student to pro

Many starry-eyed students aspire to a professional ballet career with the dream of being paid to do what they love. Great sacrifices...

Boston Ballet in Mikko Nissinen's 'The Nutcracker'. Photo by Brooke Trisolini, courtesy of Boston Ballet.

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Go the distance: How to make your pointe shoes last longer

A superb pair of pointe shoes can help you dance your best. When you find the perfect pair, it feels magical. So,...

Photo courtesy of The Royal Ballet School. Photo by Pierre Tappon Photography.

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Potential, tenacity and composure: Your guide to success when auditioning for The Royal Ballet School in London

Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School in London, following in...

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Back-to-studio essentials you may not have thought of

Have you ever packed for a trip, thought you were all set, and then remembered a few less obvious items to add?...

Dancer Giana with Philip Martin Nielson. Photo courtesy of Balletomania Dancewear.

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New season, new shoes: What’s the latest in the pointe shoe world

Marilyn Monroe famously said, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” That statement definitely applies to pointe...

Women in a dance class. Image by nikitabuida on Freepik.

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Getting an agent: The who, what, when, where, why and how, and more

At a certain point in their career, many dancers get an agent — to help them book work, to advocate for them...

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Summer pointe shoe survival guide

Ballet summer intensives are a fantastic experience. There is nothing better than getting an acceptance letter from your dream school. You get...

Nancy Bielski. Photo by Jake Allen Smith, with permission of Steps on Broadway.

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Elevate your pointe work: Improve your technique with advice from master teachers

Every ballet dancer wants flawless pointe work. Great pointe technique can get you noticed and make you stand out at a summer...

A group of people holding hands together. Photo by Freepik.

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Unions for dancers explained: What dance artists should know

Unions are having a moment, as they say, in the United States. In the arts, that union activity includes the SAG-AFTRA and...

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How to navigate your European audition tour: Part III – Rachel Fallon

Dance Informa continues the three-part series, How to navigate your European audition tour, where we hear from three American dancers who are...

a person wearing ballet shoes on a wooden floor

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Achieving en pointe perfection: Dance tips for adults

Pointe is a significant milestone in the life of any ballet dancer, marking their accomplishment in training. The typical image that comes...

Pointe shoes. Photo courtesy of Mary Carpenter.

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Nutcracker pointe shoe survival guide

The cadenzas of the harps, the scamper of tiny mice feet and the smell of rosin mixed with grease paint – you...

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Back to school: Pointe shoe tune-up

Does it feel too soon to think about your pointe shoes and back-to-school? It’s understandable that it might be daunting to think...

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