Dance Advice Archives - Page 6 of 12 - Dance Informa Magazine

Chyrstyn Mariah Fentroy. Photo by Rachel Neville Photography, courtesy of Dance Theatre of Harlem.

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5 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...

Tara Gragg (second from left) in rehearsal. Photo courtesy of Gragg.

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Catty competitiveness: Just don’t give in to it!

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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Audition preparation and etiquette

Auditions are a part of life for dancers, so we all need to make peace with the process. And it is exactly...

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Making Art Work: Can We Afford Not To?

The Australia Council for the Arts released new research in November that examines the economic conditions faced by practising professional artists in...

Choreographer Lauren Adams. Photo by Mike Esperanza.

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Finding a work-life balance

Dancers seem to be universally committed, dedicated and hard-working. An upcoming technically challenging role can keep them up at night, or they...

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Summer Dance Guide: Where will you dance this summer?

Summer is just around the corner and we cannot wait! Sun, surf, fun and extra time for dance! If you’ve never been...

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How to tame your nerves at exam time

The big day is fast-approaching, and you’re starting to feel those familiar butterflies in your stomach – so how do you tame...

Choreographic Workshop 2016 with Shaun Parker. Photo by Heidrun Lohr.

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FORM Dance Projects offers programs and performances for artistic development

What’s going on in Western Sydney? There are all sorts of performances and professional development programs at FORM Dance Projects. FORM’s mission...

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The secrets of being a showgirl: 6 tips for success

Feathers, diamantes and fishnets… The life of a showgirl may look glamorous, but it’s also a lot of hard work. One of...

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Ballet: The Foundation for All Dance

I am, and always will be, a dancer who thrives on expanding my dance vocabulary and knowledge of my existing technique by...

Lucy Green, soloist with Queensland Ballet. Photo by David Kelly.

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Dreaming of a dance career: How to make it happen

Becoming a professional dancer isn’t just about training hard. A dancer needs to be smart, confident and, let’s face it – lucky!...

Force Majeure in INCITE. Photo by Kate Blackmore.

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INCITE: A new professional development opportunity in Australia with Force Majeure

The definition of a “force majeure” is an irresistible compulsion or superior strength. It is also the name of a contemporary dance...

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Preparing for your full time audition

Auditioning for a full time dance course is an exciting time in a young dancer’s life. How can you make sure you...

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Xtend Barre: ‘Ballet on Steroids’

One of the good things about globalisation is the speed at which trends move around the world – from the return of...

Lucy Ellis with a student in a firebird leap. Photo courtesy of Ellis.

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Hard work and joy: Lucy Ellis’ ingredients for dance success

Adelaide is sometimes viewed as more of a big country town than a city. So you can imagine that when you grow...

AMPA contemporary students. Photo by Satsuki Minoda.

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What’s a degree like from Academy of Music and Performing Arts?

If you’re thinking of taking your dance qualifications to the next level, you might want to consider auditioning for the Academy of...

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Stage Presence: What is it, and can I improve it?

Stage presence is something that draws your eye to a dancer, the x-factor they bring to each and every performance. Stage presence...

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Can we work together to maximise the performance of both dancers and athletes?

Improving performance fitness and stamina, preventing injury and decreasing recovery time is something professional athletes and dancers have in common. Co3, a...