All posts tagged "Tips &amp; Advice"

10 pointe shoe myths BUSTED

Most young ballerinas dream of someday going en pointe. Pointe shoes are beautiful – new and shiny – and pointe dancers look...

Eurotard. Photo by Richard Calmes Photography.

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Giveaways!

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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Plant-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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Are 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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Do 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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Your 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...

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company. Photo by Jeff Watts.

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Networking 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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Dance 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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Dance Studio Owner

Dance 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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How 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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10 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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New 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...

Dancers at Broadway Dance Center. Photo by Belinda Strodder.

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Be 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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New 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...

Djouliet Amara. Photo by Camryn Elizabeth.

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Interviews

Making 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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10 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...

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