Dance Informa Magazine
Dance Advice
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13.1KTo 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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13.5KAudition preparation and attire: Musical theatre
Last edition, we discussed audition etiquette in general, so let’s switch gears and have a chat on a few nuances about how to audition well for a musical theatre....
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14.3KWhy 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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23.8KMaking 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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4.8K5 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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4.3KCatty 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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12.0KAudition 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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4.8KMaking 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...
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4.3KFinding 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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14.6KSummer 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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11.0KHow 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...
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4.7KFORM 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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11.2KThe 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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22.6KBallet: 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...
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6.8KDreaming 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!...
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6.9KINCITE: 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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9.9KPreparing 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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8.6KXtend 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...
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11.4KHard 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...
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9.1KWhat’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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26.7KStage 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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6.5KCan 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...
