5 Survival Tips for Tour

Traveling the world to dance: it’s the stuff dreams are made of, right? But what is everyday life really like on tour? Does it live up to the hype? The answer hinges on a lot of factors, such as the size of the show, the location of the tour, the length of the...

Why Dancers Should Be TV Extras

A few months ago, I saw a call on Backstage for an HBO TV Show. The show (which I can’t name yet—no spoilers!) was searching for Background talent, or “extras.”   For those who don’t know, extras are the people who can be seen in the background of a shot; hence...

Celebrating Rejections

Not long ago I wrote a post about why hearing “no” means you’re doing everything right. It’s true, suffering rejection is a good thing—I wear my “no’s” with pride!   But even though I understand that “no’s” don’t mean I’m “no good,” I still have days where I...