Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "dance advice"
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483Tips & AdviceApproaches to improvisation
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the many possible meanings of the word “improvisation” in relation to dance. On the one hand, improv...
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3.0KFeature ArticlesMake Dance Your Business with the help of Tony winner and author Fran Kirmser
Fran Kirmser knew at a young age she wanted to dance. She trained throughout her youth and went on to dance professionally...
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646Tips & AdviceCasting in the age of the cloud: The ballad of the overkill
Next up in our series, Casting in the age of the cloud, is about the ballad of the overkill and not submitting more...
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2.0KDance HealthMental health: When to persevere and when to step back
“The show must go on” — it’s perhaps the most quintessential performing arts adage. Yet, human beings aren’t machines. Yes, we as...
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2.0KTips & AdviceArtist visas 101: What you need to know
Acquiring an O-1B artist visa in the United States can seem challenging, scary and mysterious. Dance Informa recently had the opportunity to...
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2.4KDance HealthComing Back to Dance
Part One Life has its seasons — shifting practicalities and needs leading us in different directions. Dance is a pursuit calling for...
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1.6KTips & AdviceCasting in the age of the cloud: Cut to the chase
Next up in our series, Casting in the age of the cloud, is about cutting to the chase. There was a time, years...
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1.2KFeature ArticlesGearing up for ‘The Nutcracker’
Halloween is now over, which means spooky season has come to a close and we’re officially in the run up to the...
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1.8KTips & AdviceBack at it: Favorite audition looks and tips
Auditions. Does anyone really like them? Who knows, but they are a huge part of being a dancer. As more live auditions...
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2.0KFeature ArticlesAudition etiquette for directors: Being respectful, courteous and transparent
Auditions — they’re nerve-wracking and inspiring all at once. Unfortunately, for some dancers, they can also feel disrespectful; directors may, albeit likely...
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3.9KTips & AdviceWhat is lyrical, anyway? The who, what, where, why and more
Dramatic pop music, flowy costumes, dance paws, sequins and rhinestones, emotion-filled reaches and leaps to the floor — these are some of...
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4.3KDance HealthWhen doing more means moving less
The need to get things done and to cross off the proverbial to-do list is strong in so many of us. As...
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2.9KDance HealthHarnessing the power of movement for resilience and well-being
These days, you may find it harder to stay present, especially when being in the moment reminds us that things are not...
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3.4KDance Health‘Embrace What Makes You UNIQUE’ in 2021
What makes you unique? Is it a special talent of yours? Your look? Your personality? “The world is so judgmental, and we...
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3.7KDance Health4 ways to keep your training strong during quarantine
A busy dancer’s day can consist of moving studio to studio — to take class, rehearse, cross-train and audition. In a world...
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2.4KFeature ArticlesThrough the darkness of COVID-19 comes light and reflection
Canceled. Postponed. Closed. These are just some of the words the dance industry has come to face in the wake of COVID-19....
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2.3KInterviewsNavigating career transitions
Dancers are all too aware of how time sensitive their performance career can be. As aches and pains grow stronger and as...
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11.2KFeature ArticlesDance Gap Year: Filling the gap and helping dancers find their way
Young adulthood — it can be a scary time of uncertainty and big decisions. Dancers in this time of life have to...
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10.3KTips & AdviceWhat 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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3.5KDance HealthHoliday presence: The gift that keeps on giving
The holiday season has arrived, and for many of us, the first thought beyond travel plans or vacation is often presents or...
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8.2KDance HealthPutting the attitude in gratitude: Giving thanks through dance
Not only is November the month that jump starts the holiday season, but it is also the month when we prioritize thankfulness...
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7.3KDance HealthSet up your body now for audition season and still enjoy the holidays
Looming immediately after the holidays is the season for dancers when contracts are given out and when audition season reaches a peak....
