Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "advice for dancers"
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40Dance Teacher ResourcesTravel with ease: On-the-go makeup tips
Picture this…your dancer has rehearsed for hours. The routine is perfect. You’ve packed, traveled to your first competition this year, and she...
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230Feature Articles10 performance makeup tips to ease your onstage look
The new dance season is underway, and you’re managing classes, teaching classes, being a mom, studio owner, and all the other jobs...
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146Feature ArticlesGiving it a try: From company to freelance
Many dancers, at some point in their careers, make the decision on whether to join a company or work freelance. There are...
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116Dance HealthDancers and strength training: Embracing resistance bands
When it comes to strength training, resistance bands are a smart, dance-friendly option – and for good reason. They are ultra-portable and...
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155Feature ArticlesSamantha Galler’s Fifth Position Path: Dance mentorship as a necessity
Samantha Galler has been doing ballet for a long time. Like so many dancers who end up as professionals, she began dancing...
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160Dance Studio OwnerBack in step: Setting up at-home practice spaces for the new dance season
Summer is winding down, and fall is right around the corner. That means dancers are gearing up for an exciting new season. It...
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208Feature ArticlesBranding, marketing and social media for dancers
In today’s digital age of virtual castings and self-tapes, it’s common for casting directors to turn to social media when considering a...
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369Tips & AdviceLike a fish out of water: Handling big challenges as a dancer
Ever taken a class and – while struggling to pick up choreography and accomplish the athleticism at hand – felt like you...
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436Tips & AdviceThe NUU List: The Non-Union Unofficial List
Audition season is in full swing in New York City, and non-union performer Sierra Lai Barnett has come up with a solution...
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705Tips & AdviceRecital readiness: Get your pointe shoes in gear for the stage
For first-timers getting ready for spring concerts, recitals and showcases, the experience can be exciting as well as nerve-wracking. There is a...
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538Tips & Advice4 tips for dancing onscreen: How to bring your best to set
The camera angle shifts from a stylized lift to a supple arm movement. The next shot pans back out to a larger...
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476Tips & AdviceMaking the leap: Going from ballet student to pro
Many starry-eyed students aspire to a professional ballet career with the dream of being paid to do what they love. Great sacrifices...
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678Feature ArticlesDual dancer: Finding passion and purpose outside of the studio
If you are a dancer, chances are you feel passionate about your work. We eat, breath and sleep our passion; we know...
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427Tips & AdviceCasting in the age of the cloud: Foresight, proactivity, non-victimism
Next up in our series, Casting in the age of the cloud, is about being proactive. When I was young, I liked...
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732Tips & AdviceGo the distance: How to make your pointe shoes last longer
A superb pair of pointe shoes can help you dance your best. When you find the perfect pair, it feels magical. So,...
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663Feature ArticlesPotential, tenacity and composure: Your guide to success when auditioning for The Royal Ballet School in London
Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School in London, following in...
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500Tips & AdviceBack-to-studio essentials you may not have thought of
Have you ever packed for a trip, thought you were all set, and then remembered a few less obvious items to add?...
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1.1KTips & AdviceNew season, new shoes: What’s the latest in the pointe shoe world
Marilyn Monroe famously said, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” That statement definitely applies to pointe...
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654Tips & AdviceGetting an agent: The who, what, when, where, why and how, and more
At a certain point in their career, many dancers get an agent — to help them book work, to advocate for them...
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886Tips & AdviceSummer pointe shoe survival guide
Ballet summer intensives are a fantastic experience. There is nothing better than getting an acceptance letter from your dream school. You get...
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598Tips & AdviceCasting in the age of the cloud: Read
Next up in our series, Casting in the age of the cloud, is about reading and following directions when submitting online material....
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1.1KTips & AdviceUnions for dancers explained: What dance artists should know
Unions are having a moment, as they say, in the United States. In the arts, that union activity includes the SAG-AFTRA and...
