by Dance Dreams | Sep 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
For two years, I was a Trainee with a professional ballet company which meant I spent about six hours a day at the studio. We took daily technique class, pointe, partnering, as well as modern, character, musical theatre, all on top of rehearsing for shows. It was a...
by Dance Dreams | Sep 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’ll be honest- auditions used to be some of my least favorite parts of being a dancer. They’re stressful and anxiety-inducing. They would put me in a mindset where I compared myself to others and doubted my own abilities. However, after many auditions, I’ve learned...
by Dance Dreams | Aug 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
With over 150 different competitive dance organizations and conventions touring the US during competition season, it can be a daunting task to find the right competitive event(s) for your studio’s students. Whether your studio is focused on ballroom, ballet,...
by Dance Dreams | Aug 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
On our previous post, we met Disney performer Lindsey Smith. Lindsey is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. At Disney World, she is both a dancer and a teacher for young theatre students through the Disney Performing Arts Program®. Today we dive into her personal...
by Dance Dreams | Jul 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Growing up, my first exposure to song and dance was through the beloved Disney films. I remember singing “Part of Your World,” into my toothbrush to a captive bathroom audience of one. Even my childhood Halloweens were characterized by Disney, including a...