A cover letter is the first thing a director or choreographer is going to see from you. The first impression is very important and you want to make it a good one. It can have a major impact on their opinion of you.  If you…

Whether it is your first or tenth dance class every single one is an opportunity to learn and grow. Dance class is the chance to learn and express yourself. You need to be able to free your mind and solely focus on the class and…

Music can make or break a piece. When choreographing you are now faced with the impossible task of finding music that you like, your dancers like and hasn’t been overplayed or overdone. That can be a major problem when not everyone agrees on a song. …

When competition season rolls around it’s time to start practicing getting that perfect bun. Hair is an important part of a performance just like make-up or costume so getting it perfect is a must. It is not always easy though and there are many steps…

It is important for everyone in life to set goals including dancers. It is a way to monitor progress and make sure that you are always growing. Everyone once in a while dancers need to set new long and short term goals.  When faced with…

It can be hard to find a good bra for dancing. There are so many factors that go into getting a good bra. You will need to assess the support level and if it will be visible under a costume.  It can be frustrating finding…

Face technique is not something that most dancers think of when someone says technique. We often focus on what we consider the fundamentals of dance – basic core strength, correct use of the feet, legs and arms, beautiful lines, turn out- as technique. Using your…

Having good balance is a MUST HAVE in the dance world. One wrong move and your balance can be thrown off. This can lead to catastrophes on stage. Not only do you mess up the dance but it can interfere with the dancers around you….

As a pre-professional student or professional dancer, you often crave the challenging classes with advanced steps, but there are basic things that are not covered in these classes that are necessary for clean dancing. When you do not think about it often your technique can…

Even professional dancers can suffer anxiety and stress when it comes to new performances and big shows. The pressure that comes from the competitive world adds to the feeling of stage fright.  Dancers want to put on the best show possible and they can only…