Dance Informa Magazine
Tips & Advice
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3.4KHandling Injury, Part III: Alex Zarlengo
For dancers, getting injured is sadly both not at all uncommon and not at all easy. Even apart from physical discomforts and...
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4.6KDo 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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5.4KNetworking 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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5.4KIs dance worth it?
One standard by which we can measure the merit of a pursuit is if the end goal is met. Arguably, the most...
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5.6KDance 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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10.7KWhat should I include on my dance resume?
Think of your resume and your calling card. In many ways, it’s as important as your headshot in an audition setting. So...
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4.9K10 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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3.2KHow 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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4.1KMaking 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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15.0K10 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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4.2KWhat’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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2.6KHow 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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8.9KSide 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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3.4K‘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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4.6KHow 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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6.0KKatie 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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8.6KThe 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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10.6KBecoming 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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6.2KYour 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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5.4KWhat 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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2.8KThe 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...
