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Nohoartsdistrict.com is always looking for
ways to bring you great information about
dance. We found a great site
www.dancehelp.com Here is a sample of
Christie Schambera’s “Q & A” column on
dancehelp.com
Dear Dancehelp,
I'm trying out for my studio's dance company
next year and I need some advice on how to
practice all of the things I need help on.
I'm not sure how to prepare myself.
Maria
Hello Maria,
It's good you are thinking this far in
advance about your dance goal. During this
next year you need to focus on technique,
flexibility, diet and cardiovascular health.
I suggest you take class 5 to 6 times a week
for at least 2 hours a day. Make sure that
you focus on the specific discipline you are
going to try out for (i.e. ballet, modern
etc). Concentrate on your diet by drinking a
lot of water and eating mainly lean proteins
and vegetables. You want to stay lean but
you want to eat for maximum performance (see
article 'Eating for Performance' under the
Dance Nutrition category).
Also make sure you dedicate at least an hour
or two to stretching each day. If you are
really serious about dance you have to put
in the time, effort and commitment that it
takes to train your body. If you focus and
dedicate yourself, you will do your utmost
best in the auditions. If you have time to
spare with all this dancing, I also suggest
adding in a small gym routine for
cardiovascular health. Try running or taking
aerobic classes. If you increase your
activity as much as I suggest, make certain
your diet supports it. You need a lot of
protein, iron, water and fiber/vegetables.
When you increase your cardio health you
also increase your endurance to dance your
best for long amounts of time, and that's
what is required of a dancer in a company.
Another thing to do is observe that
particular company style. Go to all shows,
observe their best dancers - mimic the
company style and get the teachers to notice
your hard work and improvement. I know you
can do it Maria, make it happen!
Thanks and happy dancing,
Christie Schambera
Senior Editor
www.dancehelp.com
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