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All posts tagged "second companies"
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272Feature ArticlesDancing in a second company but not feeling like a runner-up: DCDC2’s Fara Ling Shu Sean
The word “second” can have negative connotations – not first, not the best, runner-up, almost there. But it can also mean being...
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3.6KTips & AdviceSecond 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...
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3.1KFeature ArticlesSecond Companies: Long2 companies set sights high, far and wide
Dance Informa continues its series on second companies with a spotlight on Vanessa Long’s Long2 Dance Company. Running a dance company can...
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5.5KFeature ArticlesMET too Dance Company: The pre-professional-professional bridge
At this point, the struggle of a young dancer trying to make it into the professional world is cultural fodder. Think Flashdance,...
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17.9KFeature ArticlesSecond companies flourish across America
Dancers share the benefits of performing with second companies. Last month, Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) announced the launch of its junior company,...
