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All posts tagged "Tips & Advice"
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3.8KTips & AdviceThings that dancers are good at: Tourism
Welcome to the first installment in our series on alternative dance gigs! This month, we’re talking about tourism and the various ways...
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11.0KTips & AdviceDo you need an agent?
Landing a dance agent can help skyrocket your career. Think of it as having your own personal posse cheering you on and...
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6.1KDance HealthThe SAFE® Method: Spirals and patterns for recovery, artistry and more
Formal dance training includes much about patterns in the body: the sequential arcs of port de bras, common step sequences such as...
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4.2KTips & AdviceThings that dancers are good at (And gigs that need exactly those things)
We’re coming up on the end of the school year, and countless graduating dancers are coming into the industry. Whether they’re coming...
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2.6KFeature ArticlesTop picks for dance summer fashion
Summer is just around the corner, and you may already have plans for an exciting summer program, workshop or convention. And you’ll...
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4.8KUncategorizedSpring in your step: Jumping tips from the pros
Spring is in full swing, and the flowers in bloom and warmer weather has us jumping for joy! In fact, jumping is...
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11.6KTips & Advice10 pointe shoe myths BUSTED
Most young ballerinas dream of someday going en pointe. Pointe shoes are beautiful – new and shiny – and pointe dancers look...
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5.2KGiveaways!Color your audition experience: WIN a rainbow of dancewear!
Auditions can be daunting, but they can also be exhilarating; a room full of dancers who are trying to get the same...
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2.3KDance HealthPlant-based milk alternatives: What dancers need to know
The rise in popularity of non-dairy milk alternatives can be attributed to many diverse reasons, including increased awareness of their health benefits,...
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3.3KTips & AdviceAre you recital ready?
Believe it or not, recital will be here before we know it. It’s certainly an exciting time of year, as you teach...
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4.1KTips & AdviceDo and don’ts for collaborating in dance
Collaborating is central to most, if not all, creative projects and processes (solo projects might be an exception, but even in those...
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8.8KDance HealthYour nutrition plan for YAGP Finals
Preparing for a competition at the level of the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Finals requires dedication, rehearsal and discipline that is...
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4.9KTips & AdviceNetworking dos and dont’s for dancers: Building connections and community
Networking – it encompasses many aspects of building professional and personal communities. Most regard it as an essential ingredient for building a...
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5.2KFeature ArticlesDance readiness: When is your child ready to begin dance classes?
Beginning dance classes for your young dancer is similar to beginning any sport — you, as the parent, ask yourself several questions....
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6.6KDance Studio OwnerDance teachers: Expanding your choreographic horizons
In writing this article, I was motivated by the fact that as I travel around the U.S. judging competitions and doing master...
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4.1KDance HealthHow to deal with a dry spell
The performing arts are a difficult business. One day you’ve got a wonderful, well-paying gig, and the next, you’re back on the...
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4.5KTips & Advice10 most common audition mistakes
Auditioning can be a nerve-wracking experience. Lots of eyes are on you, you probably feel pressure to do well, and you of...
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3.0KDance HealthNew Year’s movement resolutions
You are probably no stranger to the term “New Year’s resolution”. The most common are to “get healthy” or “lose weight”. I...
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5.0KFeature ArticlesBe ready to launch your career: BDC Professional Semester Audition Tour
Broadway Dance Center (BDC) will begin its Professional Semester audition tour on January 6. Professional Semester is a unique program that offers...
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4.0KFeature ArticlesNew year, new goals
‘Tis the season for some time off, family, treats and cozy nights in. But it’s also the time of year to reflect...
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3.7KInterviewsMaking the concert-to-commercial leap: Three artists’ stories
The concert dance life is no easy road; the physical, energetic, mental and financial challenges can feel constant. For some, this is...
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13.9KFeature Articles10 dance YouTube channels to subscribe to
As a dancer in 2018, YouTube — and the internet in general — is one of your greatest resources. Research a show...
