Backstage Bliss: 11 Rules of Thumb for Students in a Dance Recital

Recitals can be hectic and stressful for those trying to make the day/evening go off without a hitch. Adhering to these rules helps a performance run smoothly for you and the others around you.

Role Reversal: What are the Pros and Cons of Dance Competition

What are the pros or the benefits of competition in dance? And, what are the cons or negative aspects?

How To Make Choreography “Your Own”

Now that you have had time to familiarize yourself with the movement and practice it a few times with relative accuracy and clarity, he wants you to transition from just replicating steps, timing, and even movement quality.

What Is Artistry and How Do I Develop It?

I like to think of artistry in dance as the whole picture, of which technique and “soul” are important and perhaps equal pieces. Someone showing superb artistry, then, would be a dancer that has worked hard to put all of the puzzle pieces together into a dazzling picture.

Guest Post: Am I Pretty? Exploring How Costumes Can Make The Dancer

A guest post on costuming from Halyma (designer, costumer, and belly dancer).

7 Secrets of Super Performers (Improving Your Performance Skills)

As you work toward your final performance be sure to put these skills into practice with as much (or more) diligence as learning the steps.