When it is finally time for tech week and dress rehearsals to begin in the theater, things can get pretty crazy. Do not panic though because there are ways to stay away from the chaos. First, stay organized. It happens too often that people loose costumes or accessories backstage because it can be … More Dealing With The Backstage Chaos
Have you ever seen someone who is just so flexible and all you want to know is HOW??? Well, I am going to share some helpful tips on how you can become more flexible. Being flexible takes time, it does not happen fast. It takes time and repetition. 1.Try To Stretch Everyday In order for … More 5 Stretching Tips
Nothing made me more excited than getting a fresh new pair of pointe shoes. They were so new, clean and shiny I just couldn’t wait to wear them in class. But after I started dancing in those new pointe shoes for the first time….I loved them a little less. When you wear new pointe shoes … More Tips For Breaking in Pointe Shoes
That moment when you are waiting back stage in the wings ready to go on stage can be a terrifying feeling. It happens to everyone no matter how much experience they have had with the stage. These are a few ways that would help me to control the butterflies in my stomach right before I … More Dealing With Pre-Performance Nerves
Thought those old dance costumes would just sit in your closet, drawers or bins forever? Think again. In my many years of dance, I have collected so many costumes I couldn’t even give you a number. I have kept most all of them because they are fun to go back and look at after they … More What To Do With Those Old Yet Practically New Dance Costumes
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