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How to Score a Guesting Gig

I leap into the wings—and promptly collapse on the floor. Six performances in three days have taken a toll. As … Continue reading

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Improve Your Fouettes

It’s been haunting your dreams since you could say the words “Swan Lake.” It’s a rite of passage, a moment … Continue reading

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How Modeling Gigs Can Help You Earn Extra Income

Modeling is a great way to help pay the bills, and as a dancer, your ability to move well is … Continue reading

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Backstage Before Showtime

Jennifer Goodman, a seasoned member of The Joffrey Ballet, tells DS how she prepares for her role as Helena in … Continue reading

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Brooklyn-Based Wally Cardona

This month, the Brooklyn-based Wally Cardona Quartet will present Cardona’s new piece, Everywhere, as part of the Brooklyn Academy of … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Website to Increase Your Networking System

Wouldn’t it be great if fellow dancers or potential employers could see your resumé, headshot and performance photos in one … Continue reading

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