There is something very magical about Broadway. You will find many different people who act in various roles on Broadway musicals and shows. For these people there is nothing more exhilarating than to be in one of these productions and to know that a show is in great demand. The people who can be seen […]
We’re all familiar with the idea of a sportsperson or singer or band exploding onto the scene and making a big impact. Dancers and choreographers tend to be more behind-the-scenes than a footballer or music artist but when a choreographer makes it big, it can have just as big an impact on the dancing community.
A […]
When you walk into an open dance studio where dancers go to practise it’s very easy to separate the hip-hop dancers from the ballet dancers and the hip hop dancers from the b-boys and b-girls from the way they dress.
The hip-hop dancers in their baggy shorts or pants and cool caps. The ballet dancers in […]
When doing any new activity or embarking on a new journey it’s always nice to see people we can relate to or that are similar to us. Which is why boys and men are always more keen to go to dance classes if they know they won’t be the only male in the room.
Sadly I’ve […]
If you want to become a backing dancer one thing should be clear - you better start practising your dancing. Whereas average dancers or even deliberately bad dancers sometimes get jobs as a backing dancer it is not as common as good dancers usually get the job.
When you see the backing dancers on TV you […]
Dancing should be one of the most enjoyable things you can do. We’ve all had that moment where our favourite tune comes on the radio, we’re in our bedrooms and freak out in the craziest of dances.
But the moment people step into a dance class many people lose this feeling. Many people who go […]
Every now and again a dance workshop or master class will pop up with an expert choreographer or dancer. Are street dance workshops a good way of learning to dance? Better than dance classes?
Street dance workshops are very good because you learn a lot of skills from someone who will be able to dance at […]
Many great and famous dancers and choreographers have released a dance video or dance DVD teaching their dance moves and dance routines. Are dance videos and dance DVDs the best way of learning to dance?
Well 1 thing’s for sure, many people are grateful for such videos because there aren’t a lot of opportunities to learn […]
Dancers don’t get every single job that they want to. There can be a number of reasons for this from their dancing not being up to scratch to having the wrong image or personality. But are they really being rejected?
Of course not and seeing it that way can ruin your prospects of a successful career! […]
To become a backup dancer is a field with a lot of competition. The thing is most people aren’t aware of what it takes to become a backup dancer.
The tips below will show you what it takes to be a backup dancer for music artists and bands. It shows you the skills that will help […]
