Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "advice for dancers"
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311Dance AdviceBeyond Stretching, Part 5: Finding confidence and growth on the road to becoming a professional dancer
It’s no secret that a professional dancer is one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys one can undertake. It involves countless...
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336Dance AdviceWhat’s the point of pointe?
Pointe work in ballet is not only beautiful and full of tradition, but it also serves several purposes. #1. Artistic expression Pointe...
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484Dance AdvicePotential, tenacity and composure: Your guide to success when auditioning for The Royal Ballet School in London
Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School in London, following in...
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796Dance AdviceExam prep for success
Exams are nerve-wracking, but so rewarding. That feeling when you walk out of the exam studio, take a deep breath and know...
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1.5KDance Teacher ResourcesBeyond Stretching, Part 4: Strength to technique – lighter than air
In the captivating world of dance, our journey towards mastery often mirrors the great feats of aviation pioneers. Picture yourself in the...
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919Dance AdviceMindfulness matters: The art of intentionality in dance training
In a world that incessantly demands more, dancers often find themselves mentally and physically fatigued, leading to a depletion of passion over...
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862Dancer HealthBeyond Stretching, Part 2: Safely maintaining and enhancing arabesques and extensions during holiday breaks
Welcome to this issue’s Beyond Stretching column with Zac Jones from Heal Yourself and Move! In part two, we will be sharing strategies to...
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1.1KDancer HealthBeyond Stretching, Part 1: Sustaining peak performance
Over the next six issues, Dance Informa will be collaborating with Zac Jones, director of Heal Yourself and Move, on a series...
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2.3KInterviewsWorld-class principal artist Lisa-Maree Cullum to take the artistic helm at Tanya Pearson Academy in 2024
The globally renowned Tanya Pearson Academy (TPA) based in Sydney, has recently announced the appointment of Lisa-Maree Cullum as artistic director of...
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1.4KDance AdviceStep up to full time dance in 2023/24
Making the transition to full time dance training is a big leap. It’s when you put your best foot forward and audition...
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1.3KDance AdviceTrish Squire’s Spectrum Talent Agency: Longevity and an open mind
There are times when the clues are hidden in plain sight. As much as we might talk about the arts, we are...
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1.0KDancer HealthWill Centurion: Aim to improve by 1% every day
Mental health, performance strategies and self-regulation are key elements for personal and professional success. Will Centurion, Counselling and Life Coaching for Actors,...
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1.6KDancer HealthHow to compliment a dancer: Being ‘nice’ with sensitivity and awareness
“You look great – you must have lost weight!” It’s a fairly common compliment (or at least something meant as a compliment)....
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1.8KDance AdviceAudition success secrets
Whether auditioning for a company, a tertiary dance program, a film, commercial, cruise line or live performance gig, there are a few...
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2.3KDancer HealthPilates for core strength: 4 exercises you can do to get strength back after the holidays
To dance with strength and stability, as well as to avoid injury, we have to have core strength. That’s not just six-pack...
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2.9KDance Advice5 tips for taking care of your dancewear
Whether you’re shopping at Studio 7, Só Dança, or enjoying many of the other gorgeous brands at DanceForever.com.au, dancewear can be expensive....
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2.9KDance AdviceNew Diploma in Choreography program available in AUS and NZ
Canada’s Choreography Online, in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s International Performing Arts and Theatre (I-PATH), opens an online accredited Diploma in Choreography Program for...
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4.9KDance Advice5 ways you can diversify your skills in movement related fields
Dancers are agile and intelligent individuals, who have the capacity to learn quickly, adopt new information and strike with precision. So when...
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4.3KDance AdviceDance excellence using psychology: Supporting talent with tools
Crowood Press has released an in-depth and practical guide to understanding how performance psychology can assist in dance. If you have ever...
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3.2KDance AdviceTraining abroad: Hana Kato heads to London Contemporary Dance School
London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) is home to a diverse student community from all over the world, bound together by their common...
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1.6KFeaturedWhat could possibly come next for Billie Casey-Jabore?
After returning home from L.A. due to COVID-19, Billie Casey-Jabore used her time in isolation to critically reflect on her carer in...
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2.8KDance AdviceChoreography Days: The virtual residency you didn’t know you needed
Meet Hania (Hanna) Szymczak. From being a Fulbright Fellow in Germany (from 2016-2017) to traveling the world (she’s been to 50 countries!) to...
