So I was thinking...

...maybe I should make this into a webmagazine instead?
I mean, it's really hard to do it weekly, as it's probably already known because of the lack of posts, but I really want to continue this. I was thinking, if I could do a small webmagazine instead, it would be easier because I won't have to do too many complicated things.

Auditioning tips!

A lot of people have a hard time with auditioning. But that's all okay! Here are some tips to get you started:

1. Find out if you have to prepare your own dance, what the required style is, and how long it should be.
2. Learn as much as you can about your kind of dance
3. Some auditions have strict dress codes. If there is no dress code, keep it simple. Pick an outfit you feel good dancing in. Wear something that distinguishes you from the other dancers, such as a bright-colored leotard.
4. Wear proper dance shoes. Each dance style requires a specific type of shoe.
5. Bring water to drink.
6. Arrive early so you’ll have plenty of time to warm up.
7. Stretch to make your body much more flexible. This is specially important before a dance audition. Your dancing will look effortless the more limber your arms and legs are
8. Take a few deep breaths and relax
9. Stand in front so you can see the instructor easier. This will help you learn the routine faster and independently. Sometimes judges will pick dancers who are the quickest learners, not necessarily the best dancers. It also means you're confident. Some dancers rely on the front row to guide them through different dance combinations, but they won’t get as noticed.
10. A smile will help express how much you love to dance.
11. Stay positive throughout the whole audition process. Remember dance auditions are extremely competitive. Sometimes casting directors look for specific qualities: a specific height or a certain hair color. Rejection doesn’t mean you are a bad dancer.
12. Learn from your experience. Dance auditions are a great way to learn and improve. Watch the other dancers. Pay attention to the instructor’s tehcnique and style. See what dance steps you may need to work on. Ask questions and listen to the other dancers when they ask questions
13. If the audition requires singing, bring at least two selections of sheet music in legible condition; one up-tempo and one ballad. Be prepared to sing the best 16 bars.
14. Ask questions. If you are unsure about a combination or step, don't be afraid to ask questions. It will show the judges that you want to do your best. The judges will not frown upon dancers who ask for help. Asking for clarification is never considered a sign of weakness. Make sure and ask questions in a professional and serious manner. Pay attention, making sure that questions you do ask have not already been answered.

In your next audition, remember this! It can help you a lot! If I forgot anything, please tell me! :D

Famous Modern Dancer: Isadora Duncan

Today, I will post about a famous modern dancer.

Isadora Duncan is regarded by many as the mother of modern dance. She was born in the U.S. but sailed on a cattle boat to England at the age of 21, working in Europe most of her life. She interpreted music freely and with restriction. A performance in London, with her dancing barefoot, soon enraptured concerts halls throughout Europe. On September 14, 1927, dancer Isadora Duncan is strangled in Nice, France, when the enormous silk scarf she is wearing gets tangled in the rear hubcaps of her open car. She was bisexual and died in a car accident at the age of 50.

• Name: Isadora Duncan
• Occupation:Choreographer
• Birth date:  May 27, 1877
• Death date:September 14, 1927
• Place of birth:San Francisco, California
• Place of death: Nice, France
• Originally: Angela Duncan 

All information from www.biography.com and www.history.com. Please tell me what you think, and follow me!      

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