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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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Who Is Katherine Dunham?

Katherine Dunham was an African-American dancer and choreographer, producer, author, scholar, anthropologist and Civil Rights activist. She had one of the most successful dance careers in Western...
Posted on July 15, 2019

5 Ballets That Every Aspiring Ballerina Needs to See

There is nothing quite like a ballet. The movement of the dancers astounds you and their agile ability inspires you. As a little girl, I was hypnotized by the glittering costumes and the delicate...
Posted on June 24, 2019

How Dancers Can Overcome Performance Anxiety

Are you a dancer who can know the choreography down perfectly, but when it comes time to step on stage, it all drains from your brain and you forget it all? Do frantic thoughts run through your head...
Posted on May 06, 2019

4 Reasons Why You Should Study Dance Abroad in the Summer

Dance is a language of its own and has the power to connect people all over the world. While going further with your dancing career at university is fantastic, there are numerous experiences to try...
Posted on April 22, 2019

Is it Possible for a Dancer to Overstretch?

Stretching is so important when it comes to being a dancer. It helps you maintain flexibility and range of motion in your joints. Without it, the body can be more prone to injury and hurt yourself...
Posted on April 15, 2019

A Day in the Life of a Dance Major

Susannah Keita and Julia Geringer Keita, Director of Dance; Julia, Student, College of Fine Arts and Production When asked, “What’s your major?” many of our students will cringe with anticipation of...
Posted on October 08, 2018

Discover the Benefits of Attending a Dress Rehearsal

A dress rehearsal is the final rehearsal of a live show. It is where everything is done as if it was a live performance to make sure everything is perfect for the actual show. This is a very important...
Posted on August 20, 2018
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