Becoming a professional dancer
As glamorous as it may seem, the life of a dancer at professional level is full of hard work, pain and strict dedication to the goal. Many dancers attest that...
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Becoming a professional dancer
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When should difficulty override execution?
When should difficulty override execution?
For the short answer, difficulty should never come before the execution of a dance move or combination. Whilst high level competitions demand more and more from competing dancers, ultimately it...
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Beginning a dance course
Beginning a dance course
For many September will spell an exciting time - the beginning of a dance course, either at college, university or even in further education. It will mean lots of hard...
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Sister Act - a new touring production
Sister Act - a new touring production
The frank and revered Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is set to direct and choreograph a new touring production of the musical Sister Act. While extensive touring dates...
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Life after leaving...
Life after leaving...
Graduating from your vocational or undergraduate dance course can be daunting: how to make the transition into the working world? What to expect? Having trained in your chosen field at...
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New perspectives for Leicester’s Curve
New perspectives for Leicester’s Curve
Leicester’s Curve theatre is ready to release a 360° recording of Nikolai Foster’s production of Calamity Jane, which will allow viewers to choose the angle from which they see it...
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Improving your dancing skills
Improving your dancing skills
As an aspiring professional dancer aiming to continue bettering themselves and their ability, advanced dancers should continue to revisit their dance training fundamentals. It is important to remain on top...
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Northern Ballet offers contracts to BBC Young Dancer finalists
Northern Ballet offers contracts to BBC Young Dancer finalists
One of the UK's major ballet companies, Northern Ballet, will welcome 10 new dancers this summer, including finalists from this year’s BBC Young Dancer competition. The winner of the ballet...
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Step LIVE! 2015
Step LIVE! 2015
Step LIVE! is Step into Dance’s biggest youth dance celebration to date. On Sunday 12 July, young dancers from across London joined together in London’s biggest celebration of youth dance...
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Staying in shape for the summer
Staying in shape for the summer
Summer breaks mean fun, sun and maybe a break too, from the strenuous dance training you are used to. Maintaining a healthy body and staying in shape is important, to...
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Trying out turn boards
Trying out turn boards
A turn board is a slim rectangular board which works on the principle of reducing friction between the foot and the floor, allowing the dancer to spin fast. It is...
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Dancewear Central's Top Ten Dancewear Brands
Dancewear Central's Top Ten Dancewear Brands
"Here at Dancewear Central we want to help you find the best form of clothing for your favourite style of dance. Our comprehensive list below covers a number of brands...
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Musical 'The 39 Steps' to close
Musical 'The 39 Steps' to close
After an incredible nine-year run in the West End, Olivier Award-winning comedy The 39 Steps has announced that it will close its Criterion Theatre doors in September 2015. Based on...
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Dancers and common foot problems
Dancers and common foot problems
The body is ultimately important to dancers; it's their instrument and without it would make dance very difficult. The feet and legs are particularly vital, so any problems with these...
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New English Ballet Theatre - dancing for Nepal
New English Ballet Theatre - dancing for Nepal
New English Ballet Theatre and some special guests will present 'Dancing for Nepal' from 20-22 August at St James Theatre, London. Four special performances aim to raise funds for the...
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