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Exercise for Dancers: Physical and Mental Demands

Being a dance major requires a strong body and mind. Dancers must be well-conditioned to meet the physical demands of the program. A lack of strength training for dancers may leave them vulnerable to…

Posted on February 21, 2024

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Why Dance Warmups Are So Important

Every dancer should understand the importance of warming up. A well-executed warmup will prepare your body for the activities ahead, whether it's before a lesson, audition, competition or performance...
Posted on September 13, 2022

How To Prepare for an Audition as a Dancer

Auditions are your chance to show your talent and skills to a panel of judges, choreographers and other important figures in your dance career. Whether you are auditioning for a college dance program...
Posted on August 05, 2022

Dance and Worship as a Way To Glorify God

As dancers, we have been given a special talent, and we can use movement to share the good news of Jesus Christ. All the various forms of art, including writing, singing, playing an instrument and...
Posted on July 22, 2022

How To Improve Balance as a Dancer

One of the most impressive skills of a professional dancer is balance. Balance is the state of bodily symmetry characterized by complete stillness and minimal postural swaying. Balance is not a matter...
Posted on March 21, 2022

College of Arts and Media: Introducing the New Collaborative Community

The College of Fine Arts and Production at Grand Canyon University (GCU) is on a mission to build a more creative and collaborative community within its student body and the university. To launch this...
Posted on February 14, 2022

7 Tips for Developing Creativity

Whether you are a musician, designer, writer, dancer, filmmaker or any other kind of fine arts and production lover, you probably know the importance of creativity. Creativity is part of what makes...
Posted on September 06, 2021

What Does It Take to Be an Effective Dance Teacher?

If you are passionate about dance and teaching, you just might have what it takes to be a dance teacher. It takes more than being a strong dancer to be an effective teacher. You must also have an...
Posted on June 04, 2021

Tips to Grow as a Performer

To develop as a performer, it is essential to strive for growth and improvement. Dedicated practice can help you master your art, whether it be as a dancer, musician or actor. Ways to Grow in the...
Posted on March 08, 2021

Remakes of Classic Ballets: A Celebration of New Perspectives

Over the last few years, there has been a movement to look at some of the classic stories of ballet and reinterpret them to provide a new perspective. Ballet found its origins in the courtrooms of...
Posted on December 04, 2020
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