All posts tagged "dancer advice"

Be performance and audition ready with these hair and makeup tips

Hair and makeup are just a part of being a dancer. But that doesn’t mean we are all able to line the...

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Boosting charisma: Towards Vivencia Founder Jorge Crecis

“I am horribly bad at marketing.” Jorge Crecis, founder of an organization called Towards Vivencia, says this with a playfulness in his voice. But...

Photo courtesy of Lynch Dance Institute.

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Lynch Dance Institute helps dancers prepare for virtual summer intensive auditions

Lynch Dance Institute (LDI), fostering excellence through the joy of dance, announces a full line of services to support dancers as they prepare...

Rachel Cossar: Choreography for Business

It is no secret that dancers around the world are finding themselves in uncharted territory. Whether it is taking a class virtually...

Emma Gassett. Photo courtesy of Groove Dance Competition and Convention.

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Coping with falls this fall

It’s officially fall, and that reminds us of leaves changing color, pumpkin spice everything, Halloween, layers and a crisp breeze. But the...

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Moving through Uncertainty

Many would agree that these are uncertain times….uncharted for most of us. We don’t know what the future holds, let alone tomorrow. The landscape...

Casting in the age of the cloud: Video manipulation

Next up in our series, Casting in the age of the cloud, is all about video manipulation. When I originally planned the electricity...

Jill Lazzini. Photo courtesy of Groove Dance Competition and Convention.

Can you improve your competition technique during isolation?

Sure, there have been tons of dance classes made available to us during COVID and we’re able to dance at home while...

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Second companies: Professionals’ experiences and what to look for

What’s the difference between a second company member, an apprentice and a trainee? It depends on who you ask. Without an established...

Noe Leilani. Photo by Nylda Beatriz Photography.

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Dressing for dance: Productivity tips for dancers

Dancers want to dance. Dancers really want to dance in a studio, and on a stage. Right now, most of us can’t do that....

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Casting in the age of the cloud: Eponym

I will be honest with you. I hate Top 10 lists. I hate them because they often end up being a cheap...

Chehon Wespi-Tschopp. Photo courtesy of IAF.

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Train around the world with online dance classes

Dance Informa has been keeping you up to date on all the online dance classes. If you haven’t already, see our updates...

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Saving money to survive crisis

The coronavirus pandemic has left many unemployed. If you’re nervous about getting your bills paid, consider these tips from Daniel Schlein, a...

Mandy Yip. Photo by Rachel Bower Productions.

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Through 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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Tips for a stunning, successful photo shoot

Every dancer wants those epic photos – caught mid-air in a perfect jeté with the sunset in the background or a stunning...

Malia McMullen teaching at Studio 604. Photo courtesy of McMullen.

Things that dancers are good at: TV

Dance Informa offers you the next installment in our series on alternative dance gigs! This month, we’re talking about dancing and choreographing...

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9 things you must take away from your competition weekend

Competitions are not only a fun way to test your talents, but they’re also a huge learning opportunity. To find out the...