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Stage vs. Screen: Learning to Adapt Your Performance
When I first moved to LA, I didn’t realize just how many dance opportunities the American TV and film industry had to offer. Coming from Poland, where these avenues are much smaller, my idea…
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Choreographers Share Their Mental Health Practices
As it turns out, there is more to May than the Justin Timberlake memes leading up to it. May is *also* Mental Health Awareness Month, and we thought it would be a good idea to speak to some of…
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In The Spotlight: Natsuki Miya
Natsuki Miya’s story spans the globe and hits impressive highs. The journey she underwent to strike success as a performer after coming from Tokyo, Japan, is remarkably unique! She’s danced…
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Your Ultimate Guide To Landing a Dance Agent In 2023
I remember before moving to LA, it had been stressed to me how important and how difficult it was to be signed to a dance agency. Agents are a massive tool in connecting you with auditions,…
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LA Dancers and Teachers Give Advice For Your Future Career
As 2022 has come to a close, we’re already struck with the idea of bigger and better moves for 2023. Maybe you’re changing locations, or setting new goals, or cementing resolutions. If you’re…
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In The Spotlight: Davion “Dae Dae” Coleman
Davion “Dae Dae” Coleman has come a long way in a short amount of time. He’s only been teaching for a few years (and many of those were through a global pandemic!), but he’s already amassed a…
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Contemporary Dance: A Definition in Motion
I took a contemporary class from a friend of mine a little bit ago. He began the class by calling contemporary “a fusion of styles,” as opposed to being its own style. I found that…
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In The Spotlight: Denzel Chisolm
Denzel Chisolm has a reputation for being one of the busiest dancers in the dance industry. If there are dancers on a job, there’s a strong likelihood that Denzel is one of them. He can easily…
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‘Stage and Screen Show’ Breathes New Life Into the LA Dance Scene
Los Angeles has had a long-standing relationship with annual choreography showcases for up-and-coming and established artists. There have been numerous iterations over the years, with many…
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6 Ways Instagram Can Help Dancers Get Booked
The mechanics of the dance industry are evolving. Yes, you still need to have headshots. Yes, you should probably have a dance reel. Yes, it’s worth your time to have a website that promotes…
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An Inside Look at ‘Icons & Instincts’ with Vincent Paterson
Vincent Paterson woke up early on a Thursday morning to make time to speak with me. A true professional, he was ten minutes early and was all smiles. His jovial laugh was exactly the spirit I…
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In The Spotlight: Sienna Lyons
Sienna is a powerful and important voice in the Los Angeles dance scene. She’s worked–and continues to work–as a dancer, teacher, assistant, movement coach, choreographer, and everything in…
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Choreographers Guild: What It Is, Why It’s Important, and How You Can Help
Choreographers are recognized as giants in the dance industry. Just try to imagine “Thriller,” “West Side Story,” “Bad Romance,” or “Fame” without the iconic choreography to accompany…
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In The Spotlight: Cat Rendic
Cat Rendic has done it all. She’s worked with countless artists including JLo, Beyonce, Chris Brown, and Britney Spears. Live concerts, commercials, music videos–she’s done the dancing and the…
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What Is Dance Musicality?
Dance musicality is the ability to interpret and express the music’s rhythm, melody, and emotion through movement. In this blog post, we will break down the various elements of dance…
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