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A bronze summer body from street to stage

By Christine Dion of Mode Dion. It’s summer and with the golden sun usually comes a golden glow to your skin. Whether...

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Returning to dance after a break

By Rain Francis. As a passionate young dance student, it can be hard to conceive of a life without dance. You’ve been...

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How do you preserve an ever-evolving legacy?

One organization seeks to steward dance history preservation today By Chelsea Thomas. Modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn once said, “Dance is the...

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Making the Most of Your Summer Intensive

By Deborah Searle. With the school year now over, it’s almost time for summer dance programs. Are you ready for your summer...

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The Correction Connection

By Emily Yewell Volin. Dancers have a love/hate relationship with corrections. How can you make sense of the corrections you receive and...

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Coping with Competition Stress

Are you preparing for a dance competition? Do you find that you dance well in the studio but nerves often get the...

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Let Me Hear Your Body Talk – What You Say Without A Word

By Christine Dion of Mode Dion. Studies show people form an opinion of one another within 6 to 10 seconds upon meeting....

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Defining and Teaching Modern Dance from a Historical Perspective

By Kathleen Wessel. Teachers, think of the last time someone asked you, “What is modern dance?” Your answer probably didn’t come easy,...

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Quiz: Ballet in Great Britain

1. Which ballet company will you find in Covent Garden? a) Birmingham Royal Ballet b) The Royal Ballet c) English National Ballet...

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Why Do I Have to Take Ballet?

By Laura Di Orio. Becoming a professional dancer is like building a house from the ground up. You can’t start by adding...

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A Guide to Ballet Competitions

By Rebecca Martin. From a small town competition to the international Prix de Lausanne, there is a ballet competition for every age...

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Crowdfunding: We Get by with a Little Help from our Friends

By Stephanie Wolf. The age-old adage “it takes a village” has a whole new meaning these days with the growing popularity of...

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Making Moves: Four Dancers On Their Move to NYC

By Tara Sheena. Each year, hundreds of dancers move to New York City from all over the world to pursue their ‘Big...

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Financing Creation – Part 2

By Kathleen Wessel. Despite reports of a slow economic recovery and predictions of more budget cuts to the arts, the financial future...

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Graduate Dance Study – FAQ

By Emily Yewell Volin. Have you ever considered earning a graduate degree in dance and wondered exactly what earning that degree would...

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Fitness Beyond the Studio

By Emily Yewell Volin. Technique classes and rehearsals are a dancer’s job and a common misconception is that this training schedule provides...

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Spring Color Looks

With spring comes the vibrant color of new blooms. Here are a few beauty ideas for a fresh makeup look that pops...

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Which Summer Intensive is Right for You?

By Emily Yewell Volin. When school is out, dance students have more time to dedicate to training. Choosing a summer intensive program...

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Stretching Truths

By Rain Francis. Do you stretch extensively before class? Do you often sit in a stretch for a few minutes or more?...

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Dance Quiz – Rudolf Nureyev

This year is the 75th anniversary of ballet legend Rudolf Nureyev’s birth, and 20 years since his death. How much do you know...

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2013 Recital Costume Guide

COSTUMES FOR YOUR RECITAL Check out Dance Informa’s Recital Costume Guide for the latest costume designs from the industry’s best costume designers....