Recital season is officially upon us—and yep, we’re all stressed! Between academic finals and final rehearsals, we basically have no free time. But we know the craziness will all be worth it once we get up on that stage. Here are 10 GIFs that totally sum up what it’s like to survive recital season. When […]
It’s May, which means it’s time to gear up for your studio’s annual recital! Yes, every group’s performance preparations are different, but here are the eight stages pretty much every dancer goes through. Doing Spring Cleaning on Steroids Every arm, head, and accent must. be. the. same. And if it takes running the number “one […]
Stage fright is no joke! Any dancer who’s experienced that sudden whirl of butterflies in her stomach understands that nerves can hamper your performance. So we can totally relate to the tears shed by 2-year-old Bella Daniels as she performed in her very first dance recital. Luckily her father, Marc Daniels, was happy to execute […]
Probably the only time of year more stressful than Nutcracker season is May, when recitals are in full swing. The rehearsals, the costumes, the pressure—it’s a LOT. But while it can definitely be a struggle, let’s be real: It’s also one of the best parts of being a dancer. Here are 8 signs that recital […]