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A fresh start: Dancers’ New Year decisions

Whether it’s nailing that triple pirouette, staying better hydrated, or a determination to have your whole class improve their aerobic fitness, we...

Yvette Lee teaching at Victoria Dance Festival. Photo by Belinda Strodder Photography.

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Convention: Is it worth it?

Considering whether or not to take your dancer or dance students to a dance convention? Attending a dance convention is not only...

Photo courtesy of The Royal Ballet School. Photo by Pierre Tappon Photography.

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Potential, tenacity and composure: Your guide to success when auditioning for The Royal Ballet School

Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School, following in the footsteps...

Jillian Davis of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Photo by Rachel Neville.

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Outside of classical: Pointe shoes and the unique needs of contemporary ballet

In ballet companies, contemporary dance has moved to the main stage. The floating bourrées of the Willis in Giselle have given way...

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Dancer Health

Performers with ADHD: Healthy strategies for better focus

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a recognised and complex neurodifference defined in the DSM-5 by several criteria including difficulty maintaining sustained...

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Dancer Health

Dancing with anxiety: 5 ways to manage

As a kid, dance was always a source of joy and comfort for me. It truly is a universal first language, giving...

Friends having fun at a holiday party. Photo by Freepik.

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Keep your body healthy over the holidays: 10 dos and don’ts

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and for many dancers, that means a break from their rigorous dance schedule. That can...

An excerpt from 'Silences We are Familiar With', choregraphed by Kuik Swee Boon. Photo courtesy of LASALLE College of the Arts.

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LCDS launches first-ever transnational BA Dance programme with LASALLE College of the Arts

The BA (Hons) International Contemporary Dance Practices is a ground-breaking collaboration between two prestigious international dance institutions, offering a unique and immersive...