Reduce stress, stay organized so that you can dance beautifully especially during the busy Nutcracker season with these tips from dancer-turned-blogger, Sarah Arnold.
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Stage Lighting Basics for Dancers and Choreographers
Present your dance in the best light possible! What choreographers need to know and do before working with a lighting designer.
16 Performance Habits That Guarantee A Great Show
Backstage, every dancer must do their part to make sure a performance runs smoothly. These 16 behind-the-curtain habits should be as much a part of your routine as the choreography.
10 Signs You’re a Stagestruck Dancer
Suspect you’ve fallen in love with performing? Here are the signs you have. Never fear, the next show is right around the corner.
Backstage With Baryshnikov and Makarova
In 1985, Cherie Magnus was a ballet “extra” on stage with stars like Natalia Makarova and brushing elbows in the wings with Mikhail Baryshnikov. Ballet lovers will adore this insider’s look at her experiences backstage during ABT’s Romeo and Juliet.
Pre-Show Habits: Which Type Of Ritualist Are You?
What are your favorite pre-performance rituals? Do you identify with any of these classic backstage ‘types’? Check our list and add your own!
