Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "Tips & Advice"
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9.1KDance HealthYour nutrition plan for YAGP Finals
Preparing for a competition at the level of the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Finals requires dedication, rehearsal and discipline that is...
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5.1KTips & AdviceNetworking dos and dont’s for dancers: Building connections and community
Networking – it encompasses many aspects of building professional and personal communities. Most regard it as an essential ingredient for building a...
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5.4KFeature ArticlesDance readiness: When is your child ready to begin dance classes?
Beginning dance classes for your young dancer is similar to beginning any sport — you, as the parent, ask yourself several questions....
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7.2KDance Studio OwnerDance teachers: Expanding your choreographic horizons
In writing this article, I was motivated by the fact that as I travel around the U.S. judging competitions and doing master...
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4.4KDance HealthHow to deal with a dry spell
The performing arts are a difficult business. One day you’ve got a wonderful, well-paying gig, and the next, you’re back on the...
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4.7KTips & Advice10 most common audition mistakes
Auditioning can be a nerve-wracking experience. Lots of eyes are on you, you probably feel pressure to do well, and you of...
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3.1KDance HealthNew Year’s movement resolutions
You are probably no stranger to the term “New Year’s resolution”. The most common are to “get healthy” or “lose weight”. I...
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13.7KFeature ArticlesBe ready to launch your career: BDC Professional Semester Audition Tour
Broadway Dance Center (BDC) will begin its Professional Semester audition tour on January 6. Professional Semester is a unique program that offers...
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4.2KFeature ArticlesNew year, new goals
‘Tis the season for some time off, family, treats and cozy nights in. But it’s also the time of year to reflect...
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4.0KInterviewsMaking the concert-to-commercial leap: Three artists’ stories
The concert dance life is no easy road; the physical, energetic, mental and financial challenges can feel constant. For some, this is...
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14.5KFeature Articles10 dance YouTube channels to subscribe to
As a dancer in 2018, YouTube — and the internet in general — is one of your greatest resources. Research a show...
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3.3KFeature ArticlesBallet class via Skype: Veyette Virtual Ballet School
These days, everything is online – shopping, correspondence, banking, movies, food delivery – and these services certainly make life more convenient and...
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2.4KTips & AdviceHow to navigate the holding room at auditions
Auditions are stressful. You’ve got to think on your feet, focus on every detail of choreography and show off flawless technique, all...
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3.3KFeature Articles‘Crowdfunding’: The who, what, why, how
Money, or the lack thereof – it can be a main obstacle to art-making. Traditional methods for raising funds for projects in...
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14.1KDance HealthDance like no one’s watching (Even though everyone is)
We’ve heard it before, but what does it mean to “dance like no one’s watching”? William Purkey, an author and public school...
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13.8KDance Studio OwnerStart thinking about recital now: 8 Recital preparation tips
Planning and staying organized is one of my favorite things about life. I know that sounds corny, or crazy, but I thoroughly...
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4.5KFeature ArticlesHow to be a better dance company ‘team player’
This past August, news broke that three principal dancers at New York City Ballet (NYCB) were fired for sending highly inappropriate text...
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2.5KDance Studio Owner3 tips for your first Facebook Live
Connect. Educate. Empower. These three words should inspire so much of your marketing, and today, I want to show you how to...
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2.9KDance Studio OwnerLearning how to say ‘No’ could change your life
Here’s how and why to say “no”, because learning this is powerful and could change your life! You might think it odd...
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5.8KTips & AdviceKatie Boren on how to stay inspired and stand out in the corps
So many young dancers dream about it – that day they’ll be promoted to the corps of a major ballet company. It...
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8.2KTips & AdviceThe dance studio mirror: Reflection vs. reflecting
For some time now, I have been aware of my own love-hate relationship with the dance studio mirror. I have used the...
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6.0KFeature ArticlesYour Back to Dance Survival Guide
There are so many reasons to be excited about going back to school and back to dance. You’re able to see your...
