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How To Conquer Packing Like The Professional That You Are
You’d think that after years of touring and traveling for dance, packing for a trip (and especially a show) would be old hat. I wish. Each time I get ready to head out for a dance show or a...
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3 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on Tour
Before you start life on tour, let me clear up one misconception: This is not a cushy life. “Of course not!” You may be thinking. “I know I”ll have to dance and be in shape and work hard to give my...
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4 Habits That Will Save Your Feet (Especially in Heels)
I’m currently sitting with my leg up on a box icing a stress fracture in my left foot. I spend most of my day writing, but as soon as the workday is over, I’m out the door and headed to the studio to...
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A Dancer’s Introduction to Visualization
Dance is an aesthetic art. It’s incredibly athletic and places great demands on a dancer’s body, but dance is still inherently a performance art. Strong technical knowledge and years of practice...
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Cultivating Healthy Competition to Improve Your Training
As dancers, we spend a lot of time looking in the mirror. We evaluate ourselves constantly, internally assessing our lines, extension, movement quality, and overall aesthetic. And holy cow, are we hard...
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What to Know Before You Go: International Standard
Thanks to shows like “Dancing With the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” ballroom and latin dances are being pulled out of Jane Austen novels and brought to this millenia. The world of...
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What to Know Before You Go: International Latin
Latin dance is flashy; there’s no doubt about that. Crowds are drawn in by the shiny costumes, yards of fringe, and rhythmic movements. The best of the best are hypnotizing in their ability to make...
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3 Ways To Freshen Up Your Fall Dance Curriculum
There really is no “off” season as a dance instructor. Even in the middle of summer, downing iced tea to stay cool, you were probably gearing up for fall classes. While most dance educators have our...
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What to Know Before You Go: Social Dance
Everyone should have a hobby. You need time to cut loose, relax, and spend some time doing something that puts a smile on your face. It makes you healthier and happier, and it allows you to focus...
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4 Quick and Easy Dance Costume “Recipes”
One of the final touches for any new piece is the dance costume. For the audience, thoughtful costumes enhance the choreography, help communicate the emotion and storyline of the dance and increase...
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Achieving Your Dance Goals
The end of a year is traditionally a time for reflection on the past and planning for the future. Around the world, elite athletes and amateurs alike are mapping out their aspirations for the year....
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5 Ways to Score Free Rehearsal Space
The truth? Dance is great but can feel like an “expensive hobby,” even when working at a professional level. The competition for work in dance is steep. It’s easy — and valid — to complain (preferably...
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Why You Should Consider Enrolling in Your School’s Musical Theatre Program
Musical theatre is a dance style that is alive and thriving due to the popularity of successful Broadway shows like Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, and Mean Girls. Enrolling in your studio’s musical...
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15 Things I’ve Learned as a Dance Studio Owner
Dixie Elliott has taught dance for 25 years. She’s owned her own studio, Carolina Dance Academy, in Manning, South Carolina for 11 years. I love everything about my studio life, have been through all...
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Why Your Child Desperately Needs Dance in a Pandemic
Angry, fed up and isolated. These are the words of a 14-year-old girl describing how she has felt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makes for difficult reading, right? And it can seem like we’re pretty...
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