Category Archives: How To

Guest Who?

Posted on Jan 11, 2013 by .
Lauren Adams guest-choreographing at Spotlight Dance Works in Chesterfield, MI (Liz Schmidt)

These days, it’s common for studio owners to hire guest choreographers—often big industry names like Travis Wall and Joey Dowling—to … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, How To

Just Beat It

Posted on Jan 11, 2013 by .
Former Patel Conservatory student Drew Nelson (Michelle Revels)

In Act II of Giselle, Albrecht does 32—32!—entrechats six in a row. His feet flutter like hummingbird wings as he … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, How To

Get Your Pom On

Posted on Dec 7, 2012 by .
Pom3

Learn a combo from the University of Memphis Dance Team’s 2012 Nationals pom routine. The University of Memphis Dance Team won … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance Team, How To

A Swing Story

Posted on Dec 7, 2012 by .
Ellyn Marie Marsh, ready to take the stage in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Imagine you’re a swing in a Broadway show. You’re backstage with nine minutes until the curtain rises. You think you … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Musical Theater

Learning to Fly

Posted on Nov 13, 2012 by .
Martina Chavez in Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker (James McGrew)

As The Nutcracker’s familiar “Waltz of the Flowers” theme swells to its exciting finale, Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Martina Chavez gathers … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, How To

Do This, Not That

Posted on Nov 13, 2012 by .
The judges are fine with you making a mess onstage—as long as you clean it up afterward! (Cory Jones/C Event Pics)

Competition weekends should be easy enough, right? Rehearse your stuff beforehand, arrive at the venue with your costumes ready to … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, How To