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5 Reasons Entertainment Dance Companies are a Perfect Side Hustle for Dancers

When bills must be paid but jobs are slow, consider dancing at a private corporate event or wedding. Read about this dance gig option.

3 Main Reasons For Your Foot Pain

Foot pain and ankle injury are common amongst dancers. Learn about three main causes and how to prevent future injury.

Healthy Eating: The Do's And Don'ts for Dancers

The dancer's diet should consist of healthy eating. Read on for nutritional do's and don't's from a health expert to support peak dance performance.

How to Get a Good, Cheap Massage

Good massages don't have to be expensive. Check out some rules of thumb for effective, cheap massages that only require simple props, like a foam roller.

Differentiate True Hip Pain from its Misconceptions

How can you differentiate real hip pain from misconceptions.

Top 10 Dance Bag Essentials For Any Audition

DancePlug

Pack these ten dance bag essentials for your next audition to feel prepared and confident about booking the job.

The Professional Dancer's New Groove: How to Get Hired Today

In this post-COVID lockdowns era, what are auditions like? 3 dancers discuss how to navigate dance industry castings in multiple aspects.

The Importance of Make-Up for Dance Auditions

Your first impression is everything. Look the part at your next audition with our make up tips and product recommendations.

Healthy Fat, Bad Fat. Are You Still Confused?

Healthy fats should be included in your daily intake, based on total calories consumed. Build a stronger diet by understanding the different types of fat.

5 Superfood for a Healthy Low Cholesterol Diet

Keep you cholesterol levels in check with our list of top five superfoods to build into a low cholesterol diet.

When To Replace Worn Pointe Shoes

Lara Friesen

Here are two tell-tale signs that indicate it's time to replace your old pointe shoes.

The Art of Telling a Story Through Choreography

Here are some tips for creative inspiration and choreographic devices for some great storytelling.

Freestyling From Home: Tips For Improvisation Growth & Discovery

Here are tips for those looking to flex their freestyle and improvisation muscle, up their audition game, and spark some creative joy.

Soar Above Your Teacher's Expectations With Good Class Etiquette

Take on the teacher's point of view to gain a new perspective on teacher expectations and how you can improve your class etiquette.

Are You Itching to Make The Move to A New Dance Hub?

Take it from these dancers. Moving to a new city can be scary, but is so worth it if it means being more aligned with your career goals.

How to Network Out of Your Comfort Zone Into This Small Ferocious Dance World

There's always an opportunity to meet other dancers – knowing how to build professional relationships is vital.

5 Benefits of Continuing to Show Up To Your Dance Auditions

Five reasons why rejection should not prevent you from continuing to show up to those dance auditions.

8 Things The GYROTONIC® Method Will Do For Your Dancing

Here are 8 reasons professional dancers like Principal Misty Copeland in ABT and Principal Mathilde Froustey in San Francisco Ballet are making the The GYROTONIC® Method a part...

Managing Money On A Dancer's Salary: Financial Advice

Managing money is difficult for anyone... but especially for those on a dancer salary! Read on for some tips from a financial advisor.

How to Prep for Those Post-Pandemic Commercial Job Opportunities

As the commercial dance industry slowly begins to pick back up, here are 5 ways you can prepare yourself for returning to work.

This is How NFL Teams are Hiring Dancers This Year

Pro teams like the NFL's Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are changing their dance audition format due to Coronavirus. Use it to your advantage.

Eyes Set on Broadway? Let's Get You Prepared for Summer Stock

If you are someone who dreams of dancing on Broadway, here is a great way to get one step closer to the big stage.

How to Keep Getting Booked: 5 Career Longevity Expert Tips

Securing a job is very different from continuing to get rehired. One professional dancer shares his most proven tips for longevity.

How Fight Choreography Training Can Expand Your Artistry

Stage combat and dance have more in common that you think. Learn how training in fight choreography can strengthen your dance performance.