Dance Informa Magazine
Tips & Advice
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4.7K10 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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3.0KHow to have a warm and stretchy winter
Have you noticed that it is more difficult to stretch your muscles when you feel cold? Or that it takes longer for you...
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4.3KNew 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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4.0KMaking 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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14.5K10 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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4.1KWhat’s your Christmas Wish? Inspiration and Gift Ideas
From the time when you were younger, sitting on Santa’s lap and telling him what you wanted for Christmas, wishing has been...
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2.5KHow to navigate the holding room at auditions
Auditions are stressful. You’ve got to think on your feet, focus on every detail of choreography and show off flawless technique, all...
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8.8KSide hustles: Could you actually love your side job?
Have you ever been embarrassed to admit that you work a side job — that dancing doesn’t always pay enough to cover...
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3.3K‘Crowdfunding’: The who, what, why, how
Money, or the lack thereof – it can be a main obstacle to art-making. Traditional methods for raising funds for projects in...
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4.5KHow to be a better dance company ‘team player’
This past August, news broke that three principal dancers at New York City Ballet (NYCB) were fired for sending highly inappropriate text...
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5.9KKatie Boren on how to stay inspired and stand out in the corps
So many young dancers dream about it – that day they’ll be promoted to the corps of a major ballet company. It...
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8.2KThe dance studio mirror: Reflection vs. reflecting
For some time now, I have been aware of my own love-hate relationship with the dance studio mirror. I have used the...
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10.3KBecoming a dance entrepreneur: Jessica Marino’s JAMdancer.com
Devoting time and energy to dance involves a good deal of risk. Being an entrepreneur involves a good deal of risk. Putting...
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6.0KYour Back to Dance Survival Guide
There are so many reasons to be excited about going back to school and back to dance. You’re able to see your...
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5.2KWhat to do when you just can’t get enough dance!
Your studio is a great place to learn from your teachers and to work with other dancers, but what do you do...
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2.7KThe arts and the administration: An update and how to get involved
In February of 2017, Dance Informa published an article on the relationship of the government and the arts – and what we...
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15.9KCan we skip barre?
Dancers have thought it. Dance teachers have heard it. “Can we skip barre?” Skipping barre might seem like a good idea in...
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4.6K‘Ballet Etiquette’: A companion for your summer program
You’re set to embark on a summer program, and you’ve packed your dance shoes, leotards and tights, accessories and excitement. But did...
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5.4KWhy your life outside the studio matters
No one wants to watch a performer who’s just going through the movement. Spectators want to be transfixed and enchanted by an...
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4.7KHow to plan a summer in NYC: 6 things you must do
School’s almost out, and we can’t wait for summer break. Are you planning a trip to New York City this summer? Whether...
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9.1KHow to prepare for your next summer intensive
Summer will be here before you know it. School will be out, homework will be a thing of the past, other activities...
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5.3K4 ways to expand your stylistic versatility
Versatility. It’s become quite a buzz word in the dance world. It’s said that the more a dancer can do, the more likely...
