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Browse DancePlug articles about Opinion, including practical tips, industry insight, and stories from the dance community.
Justin Keats talks about what it takes to be a swing in the world of Musical Theatre (on or off Broadway), and why their demanding and complicated job makes them musical theater...
Is influencer success truly based on talent and merit, or is it something else? How do TikTok dancers and professional dancers compare?
With the industry shutdown, many dancers are grappling with a new kind of identity crisis: what does it mean to be a dancer who can't perform?
Broadway swing Justin Keats gives advice on how fellow performers can give their friends & colleagues honest, constructive criticism and negative feedback in a kind way, and how...
We're tackling the age-old question: Is dance a sport or an art? Let go of categories and read on to appreciate dance for what it uniquely is.
Seasoned Broadway dancer, Justin Keats, compares and contrasts the strengths and shortcomings of Broadway musicals on stage versus film.
Is auditioning for a dance job like a regular job interview? Here are some common audition practices that we should leave behind.
Read about the Coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the dance industry and how artists can recover from this crisis.
After a little over a year dancing in quarantine, here are 5 new perspectives gained from training at home.
How do you build a company with no legacy? Gather inspiration from this story of a dance company that started from the ground up.
Dance is notorious for aging people out of the industry. See how this stereotype is being disproved and why, in some cases, age is just a number.
It's time to amplify AAPI voices and learn how the dance world can work towards dismantling systemic racism and the model minority myth.
Theatre etiquette can be a difficult topic; there are plenty of opinions about what appropriate audience member behavior is! Read about why audience etiquette is so vital to the...
How career-fluidity within the commercial dance/concert dance binary supports systemic dismantling, identity politics, and social justice.
Dance as an art form is constantly evolving, with young dancers eager to learn the latest, new dance tricks. But is this at the expense of artistry?
Learn why America economically undervalues arts and culture, and dig deeper to see how we can dismantle the idea of the "starving artist".
Read about five indicators that show the jazz dance style is making its comeback.
Learn more through an analysis of choreographer insights as we better understand what differentiates dance inspiration from plagiarism. The line between dance inspiration versus...
Dancers open up about firsthand experience they have with racism and micro aggressions in the dance community.
In a post-covid world, we are reevaluating the definition of success for the professional dancer.
Consider these five reasons why you should jump into an adult ballet class.
Be open to other dance styles beyond the typical staples and see how movement transcends borders, with an ability to build sense of community.
Why the phrase "the real world" should be avoided in academic environments and how teachers can better support student learning.