Tag: COMPETITIVE EDGE

Evan Turnley dances in a hotel ballroom. He lifts a flexed foot laterally while wearing orange track pants and a white t-shirt

Filming Do’s and Don’ts for Convention Students

Clips of convention standouts are perennially popular on social media, so it’s unsurprising that filming at these events has become commonplace, with many organizations hiring professional videographers. But the etiquette around filming by students can be murky—and the pressure dancers face to post constantly makes these situations even more difficult to navigate. So when is […]

Valley Dance Theatre student Shelby Sulesky. Photo by Corey Rives Visual Art/REVEL Dance Convention, Courtesy Field.

How to Avoid Common Convention-Week Injuries

Chilly ballrooms, hard floors, dozens of dancers going full-out all at once: The average convention room may be buzzing with excitement and creativity, but it can be a challenging dance environment. Dr. Alexis Sams, PT, NKT, and founder of AZ Dance Medicine Specialists in Phoenix, Arizona, says she often sees convention dancers with “back pain […]