Dealing with casting in dance can be a challenge… We’ve all been there. The cast sheet goes up and you walk over feeling hopeful. Then, you read the list and are totally disappointed with your roles. At just about every
Dealing with Casting in Dance
How to Deal with Criticism in Dance
Harsh Criticism and Feedback in Dance From the time you start taking dance seriously, the focus is honed in on technique. Your teachers help you to work out all the little technical details . The best teachers create an environment
Set goals to go further.
It is so important for everyone but imho, especially important for dancers to set and work towards goals. Why is this so important for dancers? Each day we go to the studio and stare at our reflection. Yes, the mirror
Standing Tall When Dance Pushes You Down
Standing Tall When Dance Pushes You Down by Stacy West Have you ever had a teacher or choreographer who said or did something that made you feel bad about yourself or your dancing? If you are a serious dancer the
Change your leotard, change your life…
Bottom Line: It’s up to you You have a lot of power in your life. Admittedly, it doesn’t always feel that way. This weeks challenge presents a small way to assert that power. It’s all about you. This simple switch
Lauren Herfindahl’s Experience in The Whole Dancer Program
Lauren Herfindahl is one of those dancer’s who you’re impressed by even before you see her dance. Her professional career started at a very young age, which can be super stressful, but she is doing amazingly well. She took part in
Finding Space
Ahhh, the relaxation that comes with the end of Nutcracker Season. Typically this is a time when your company may have a lay off or your school may be closed for a break. Depending on where you are geographically and
Common Nutcracker traps!
In a lot of ballet companies, Nutcracker season proves to be the busiest, most hectic time of year. Add to that your personal holiday commitments and you can easily fall into overwhelm. There’s a lot of very unhealthy tactics dancers
Let this dancer be your biggest inspiration…
When I was a young dancer, social media and youtube were not what they are today. I got my dance inspiration from dvd’s and even vhs tapes (ok, now I’m showing my age). I watched The Turning Point, The Red