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All posts tagged "dancer advice"
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8.0KDance Studio OwnerMaking the choice to the ‘pointe’: The right age to go en pointe
Every little ballerina dreams about it, and every adult ballerina remembers it: that first time en pointe. On the less magical side...
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3.5KDance Studio OwnerCatty competitiveness: How to Stamp it out in your Studio
In the dance world, as in many other sectors, we know that there’s serious competitiveness. Arguably, it gets more personal in our...
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36.4KDance HealthHow can I safely improve my arches?
Most dance forms look for “line”, that curvilinear continuity through the body that can be so aesthetically pleasing to the viewer and...
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16.6KTips & AdviceTo dancers, from your photographer: Dos and Don’ts of audition photos
A picture is worth a thousand words. And unfortunately, sometimes words can be bad. Don’t let your next audition photo give the...
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10.6KDance HealthWhy am I not as flexible as my friend?
Sometimes you may find yourself wondering why you’re not as flexible as your friends, or why you’re flexible in different ways. Everybody...
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12.9KDance HealthPointe shoes: Will they always hurt??
You waited all this time, took the required amount of classes, worked extra hard on your ballet technique and were finally approved...
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6.1KTips & Advice5 tips from the pros for keeping your New Year’s resolutions going strong
Let’s face it; we’ve all been there. Each January, we set lofty goals for ourselves to last the year long, then two...
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8.0KTips & AdviceEnvision it, build it – How to make your dance vision board
Have you ever known you have a big vision, a big dream, but it’s fuzzy? Can you visualize it if you close your...
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9.8KTips & AdviceHow to catch the eye of dance competition judges
Competition season is one of Dance Informa’s favorite times of year. Out come the rhinestones, the hairspray, the costumes, the routines and,...
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5.8KFeature ArticlesDo I need to be ‘Insta-Famous’? Social media pros and cons
Social media – there’s no denying that it’s an omnipresent and powerful force in the world of 2017. It facilitates advertising, social...
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6.0KTips & AdviceHow to get inspired with a visual dance journal
Visual and junk journaling are growing in popularity as ways to creatively express a process. Journaling for dance has a longstanding reputation...
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4.9KTips & AdviceTutu-top shape: Get yourself ready for ‘Nutcracker’ season
The long days, the sore muscles, the logistical challenges involved with caring for our body through it all. To a certain extent,...
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15.2KTips & AdviceImprovisation: It’s all inside
There’s an arguably witty, yet wise response out there to the dismissive “My kid could draw that!” – “Well, he/she didn’t.” This...
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4.4KFeature ArticlesLeah Hofmann touring and teaching across America
Broadway Connection Teaching Artist Leah Hofmann is a St. Louis native who currently resides in New York City when she’s not touring...
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8.1KDance HealthDefining ‘success’ as a dancer
Dancing offers so many beautiful gifts. That’s why so many of us are so powerfully drawn to it. George Balanchine once said,...
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4.4KTips & AdviceDance education on the cheap
Nothing can replace taking class for developing technique and artistry, of course. But learning about dance history, contemporary choreographers and companies, technique...
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10.6KFeature ArticlesCongratulations, you just graduated! Now what?
It’s graduation season, and amidst the celebrations, parties and congratulatory cards is the one question that sparks anxiety in every dancer: “What’s...
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9.2KDance HealthTips for Joint Popping: Is it safe to pop your hips?
It used to be that I had to pop my hips. I simply could not turn out or get my leg high...
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11.9KDance Health5 Post-Performance Yoga Poses for Dancers
After giving it your all in performance, class or auditions, your muscles need some love. Gentle stretching after physical exertion helps to...
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8.0K1Dance HealthDelicious Nutrition Powerhouses: Fall and Winter Greens
All the recipes below have been developed and tested by Emily Harrison, registered dance dietitian. The kale salad and the smoothie recipe...
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12.9KDance Teacher Resources9 Reasons to Thank Our Dance Teachers This Thanksgiving
Being thankful is a great mindset to adopt all year round. But Thanksgiving, in particular, is a great reason to vocalize what...
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17.8KFeature ArticlesCatching Up with Beckanne Sisk of Ballet West
Dance Informa recently caught up with Ballet West’s gorgeous Beckanne Sisk, the company’s newest principal artist, to hear about her latest endeavors...
