Tag: college dance

Choosing Your Next Step

I remember my audition for Juilliard like it was yesterday. I can tell you which leotard I wore, where I stood at the barre—and that I didn’t make it past the first cut. I bring this up for two reasons: 1. It’s college admissions season, when high school seniors anxiously await envelopes containing options and […]

No Coach? No Problem!

Being on a college dance team is both fun and rewarding. You get to perform in front of thousands of screaming fans at sporting events, plus you find a group of women with whom you share an instant bond. But if your team has no coach or advisor—which is the case for many collegiate groups—things […]

Acing College Dance Team Tryouts

It may only be the first week of college classes, but already your biggest test of the year is right around the corner: dance team tryouts. Here are some tips to help you land a coveted spot on the team. Do your research: Catch a dance team performance or rehearsal to familiarize yourself with the […]