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What’s Behind the Curtain—Broadway

  Broadway, a street that runs the length of the island of Manhattan, is best known for the stretch that runs through Midtown. This is the Theater District of New York City, and has become an American icon and a global destination for entertainment. For dancers,...

A Dance Major’s Journey Around The World

  More than just the sway of a belly dancer’s hips, the footwork of a samba dancer or the passion of a flamenco dancer – dance is a form of art, a language, and an evolving cultural expression. It seems like the rhythms of the world and different cultures have...

Being Your Own Boss: The Requirements of Being A Freelance Performer

  What does it take to make it as a performing artist? Besides being able to sing, dance and act, today’s artists also have to be their own boss— the CEO of their personal brand. You can practice songs and rehearse your choreography until you are a showstopper,...

Side Hustles for Dancers

    Being a dancer, or artist of any kind, is hard work—rewarding to the soul, but often...

Countdown To The Top 10 Animals with Major Moves

Humans aren’t the only species who like to break it down on the dance floor— there are some creatures big and small around the globe who can really put on a show! Here are our top 10 animal dancers.  Let their wild, graceful, untamed moves inspire you!   10....

6 Essential Must-Do’s Before Your Next Competition

Technique Technique is gold. Without a doubt, it is the first thing judges see. Let’s face it, it doesn’t matter how amazing the choreography or costumes are if it lacks technique it will look off and sloppy. Dancing can also be very dangerous, and judges are looking...

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Dancers

It’s 2018, so #NewYearNewMe—or so your Instagram caption claims. But “new me” is a vague goal, and goals without plans don’t help you in the long run. This year, make a resolution that will help you become a healthier, happier dancer. From easy workout habits to...

Say Hello to Molly – Student, Dreamer, DANCER!

Get to know Molly Hawkins, a dancer from a Coast Guard family who’s in college and likes coffee, Coldplay, and dance companies who push boundaries.   Name: Molly Hawkins   Age: 19   Currently dancing at: University of the Arts in Philadelphia,...

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...