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How to Tie Irish Dancing Shoes
One of the first tasks an aspiring Irish dancer must master is the art of tying his own shoes. Hard shoes—which Irish step dancers wear for hornpipes, treble jigs and treble reels—are as simple to tie as street shoes. Ghillies, also known as soft shoes, are a different story. These shoes
Essential Resources for Women in the Performing Arts (Continued)
A comprehensive and highly useful list of essential links, organizations and resources for women in the performing arts, from creation and production, to research, tech and more!
An Actor's Demo Reel Debunked
One of the questions I am frequently asked at my Show Biz U events is this one: 'What should I put on my demo reel?' Here's the short answer: The only thing you should put on your demo reel is acting work (on film or tape) that you've been paid to do. The biggest mistake I'v
Dancewear - Getting Everything That You Need
When you are getting into any kind of dancing, you need to make sure that you have the right dancewear. This means different things to different people, and also varies depending on the kind of dance you are doing.
The Importance Of Working On Puppetry Fundamentals
In our puppet practices, we incorporate time to work on puppetry fundamentals both at the start and end of our time. In the beginning we work on fundamentals using the strong arm and at the end the weak arm. The three areas we focus on are: entrances and exits, lip synchronization, and arm rod movem
How to Get Free Tickets to ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’
Ready to catch the new Arsenio Hall Show with free tickets to the talk show? How do you do it? Just follow these simple instructions.
An Actors Toolkit
The basic essentials every actor needs to start working. Headshots, resume, phone with voicemail and more.
What Do the Best Online Salsa Classes Bring to Light?
If you are keen to know how to find the best online salsa classes, the ideal online salsa class should unlock the door to many salsa secrets apart from imparting the salsa fundamentals. The best online salsa classes aid enthusiasts to learn many secrets to attain salsa success, as it also helps the
Easy Magic Tricks Using Playing Cards
Are you interested in learning magic? Then starting out with come easy magic tricks using cards is a great place to begin. Three of the easiest card ticks are summarized, along with the way magicians complete them.
Learning Magic Tricks
If you have ever watched a magician on TV or been to a magic show, chances are that you have seen some amazing magic tricks. You might have seen the Statue of Liberty apparently made to disappear, a magician take to the air seemingly able to fly, or that old favorite, the magician's assistant a
What Is the True Essence of Dance?
In general, dance is considered a kind of art in which it involves movements of the body along with the rhythm of the music. The type of movements will just depend on the type of dance.
How Do I Help Save the Theatre From the Wrecking Ball?
According to the League of Historic American Theatres, an historic theater can be the cultural center of any community, and saving these icons should be a consideration before the wrecking ball is brought in. If you know of a theater in your community that has a rich history but is in disrepair and
Hip Hop Dance and Popping Contrasts
The differences of Hip Hop Dancers and Poppers is profound many people consider them 1 in the same in regards to how each dancer whether Hip Hop or Popper evolves within the dance. But in actuality I feel that's not entire an accurate train of though.
Overview: Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly continues the guest host’s tradition of appealing to a younger audience and showcasing the latest trends and hip culture.
How to Make a Weight Belt for Belly Dancing
The Middle Eastern art form of belly dance is a whirling series of hip shimmies, undulations and snakelike arm movements. Even more elaborate are the decorated, beaded costumes worn by belly dancers. Some dancers choose to make and customize their own costumes. A typical belly dance costume consists