Christina Ricucci performing at Youth America Grand Prix (VAM Productions) Thinking of adding a solo to your competition repertoire? You should! The experience of taking the stage alone can bring you a lot more than a shiny new trophy. Here are 11 reasons—from top judges, teachers and soloists—you’ll benefit from having a solo. 1. You’ll […]
Nick Bass teaches a convention class at Adrenaline Nationals (Brian Guilliaux) You’ve heard all the reasons dance conventions are beneficial: They’ll give you access to choreographers who may hire you in the future, and introduce you to other inspiring dancers. But for convention novices, all that potential for greatness can come with a lot of […]
To most of my friends, summer means days on the beach applying sunscreen and reading magazines. To me, summer brings long nights in chilly convention ballrooms, taking frantic notes about this year’s up-and-coming, OMG-we-have-to-feature-them dancers. And I wouldn’t have it any other way: Nationals season is my favorite time of the dance year. One of the […]