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The Mirror Queen"s Throne

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A gallery of concept art and sketches by movie production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas, from such films as 'The Brothers Grimm,' 'Superman Returns,' 'X2: X-Men United,' and 'Inception.'

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Business Ethics for the Mindful Dance Professional

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Once upon a time, a dance teacher opened her own studio down the road from her former employer's school, taking advantage of her former teaching position to start her own studio. Sound familiar? This is an all too common story in the dance studio business and unfortunately, this is no fairy-tal

Julie Andrews - The Gift of Music

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Dame Julie Andrews appeared last night at the London O2 arena for the first time after 30 years. It is well known that she lost some high notes after an operation back in 1997, but this doesn't change the fact that I still get chills every time I watch her performing. She sang yesterday, even t

Technical Theater Training

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Technical theater includes all aspects of theatrical productions that go on behind the scenes to create the scenery, lighting, sound, costumes and props that appear onstage, as well as the stage crew that makes sure the performance runs smoothly.

The Modern Dance Inventor, Isadora Duncan

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Considered by many to be the creator of modern dance, Isadora Duncan was a free spirited innovator, who refused to conform to the stiff and regimented forms of traditional dances, such as ballet. Her ultimate dream was to own her own dancing school and teach children the beauty of dance.

Learn How to Sing - Improve Your Singing

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While many people believe that singing well is a natural talent that people are born with, there are more singers out there who have had to take lessons then people realize. Yes, there can be naturally gifted singers that will never need one ounce of instruction but those individuals are far and few

Ever Heard of The Famous Chinese Pole Act?

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Exotic Dancing is obviously the first thing you think about when you hear the words "Pole Dancing". But did you know the pole dance was originally developed as a circus act long before 12 AD? It was originally called the "Chinese Pole", and involved precise acrobatics and masterf

The Importance of Cardiovascular Endurance for the Dancer

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There is a misconception that the majority of dancers are physically fit and have strong cardiovascular endurance. Dance activity generally stops and starts utilising the anaerobic system therefore the aerobic system is not engaged. Generally dancers lack cardiovascular fitness this can lead to inju

Staying Safe on a Stage Crew

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Working on a stage crew can be fun, but it's also an environment that can be dangerous if care isn't taken. Follow these helpful tips to stay safe.

Tips for Theater Lighting

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Theatergoers can easily identify the contributions of actors, directors, and costume and set designers to a production. Their work is directly accessible and ready for critique. Less frequently assessed and valued is lighting design to the theater process. It involves much more than flipping a switc

The History of Tahitian Dance

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Tahitian dance is exuberant and vibrant, and has a long history of cultural significance. These dances are associated with certain events and occasions, and there are multiple dance styles. Tahitian dance has had a difficult history, but despite setbacks to this artistic expression, it remains a pop

Reinvention in Theater

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When I first saw the play "Halik sa Kampilan" by Sining Kambayoka in 1983, I was enthralled and inspired. I knew for sure that "Halik" was a landmark in Philippine Theatre History. And it was.

The Beauty of Ballet

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See her spin and twirl. She floats around the stage like a feather in the wind.