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Dance: The Beautiful Art
Dance is a natural response to music.In professional dance, more than physical technique and skill is demanded - the dancer must also translate the composer's emotional/mental intent through movement.If the music is beautiful, the dance will be beautiful.
Why Are the Arts Important?
Besides the entertainment value for kids, art serves a far more profound function than just passing the time in a fun way. It contributes a beauty to society, is an outlet for self-expression, and challenges a new perspective to be formed.
Indian Dancing Body Movements & Styles
India is home to many classical and folk dance traditions.Taj Mahal image by Jono026 from Fotolia.comThe country of India has a rich and varied cultural history. India is home to many styles of dance, from classical temple dances, to lively celebratory folk dance, to the contemporary...
The Sudler Trophy For Marching Bands
Marching bands all over America battle it out once in two years for the prestigious Sudler Trophy and shield. The Sudler trophy is a prestigious award that anoints the best band of that particular year based not just on their talents and performance but also on their merit.
Oprah’s Book Club Checklist 2003
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Ten Tips For Acting
You can improve your acting, dramatically on your own, or with a friend, by doing some simple, easy-to-do-things, and they won't cost you a thing. First and most importantly: Consonants.
Broadway Ticket Packages
In booking your hotel accommodations in New York City, be on the lookout for the different packages that hotels offer their guests. One of the packages worth looking at is the Broadway ticket package that hotels offer their guests. Most hotels in New York City have in-house Broadway experts who can
Acting Tips For Actors - Auditioning With Another Actor
Often times when you go to an audition you will be required to audition with another actor, a group of actors or with a reader. When it comes to auditioning, these situations need to be handled differently. Upon arriving to the audition, try to find out as soon as possible whether you are auditionin
Acting Scams Part 4
So, you've finally done it. You've now secured yourself an agent! You are so excited. You've been wanting to get into acting for the longest time. Why, it's been your lifelong dream and passion. You can't wait to get started!
The Wizard Of Oz Comes To London
The Wizard of Oz is a classic, along with The Sound of Music, Gone with the Wind and The Ten Commandments. These are a few of the shows that families sit down and watch over and over again together. Between the musical numbers the dancing and the storyline children and parents alike are entertained.
Expressing Yourself Freely Through Your Voice
What is required of you from a song? What emotions are needed from you to express those songs? How do you get to the point where you can express anything - anything at all that you want, minus the strain and effort that often comes with it. This might be the article that you need. Read on!
The Major Hurdle For Most Aspiring Dancers
There is a major hurdle that will scare most dancers from ever achieving the standard they aspire to. This article pre-empts the shock, so you'll be better prepared when the time comes. Essential reading for new dance students!
4 Tips For Actors to Avoid Becoming the Target of a Frustrated Movie Director's Voodoo Pin Cushion
When you find yourself in the midst of this nightmarish ordeal, take a deep breath, and choose not to take everything personally. Remind yourself that many of the brilliant individuals around you weren't hugged enough as children, and that you shouldn't become their psychologist to fix the
Easy Coin Tricks - Turning Easy Magic Into Miracles
Young magicians often avoid the easy magic tricks, especially coin tricks, and go looking for magician-class magic. These novice magicians don't understand that even the easiest of tricks can be real foolers ... in the hands of a skilled magician. Here are some tips to make your magic more asto
Community Arts - The Importance of Creating Together
In a time of recession, the arts are often the first thing to suffer from spending cuts. But when times are hard the arts can give us hope and bring us together as communities.
Who Was Shakespeare? We Consider the Top 3 Contenders in the Shakespeare Authorship Debate
Taking a dispassionate view of Shakespeare there is a lot that just doesn't "stack up". Shakespeare had neither the psychological, social nor educational profiles to be the author of the great works attributed to his name. He had a vocabulary of 20,000+words & to have created around 2
Preparing Your Voice Demo - A Newcomer's Guide
Learn professional techniques to preparing your voice-over demo. A training objective to gain experience and find voice work.
Marian Anderson - The Nation's Contralto
Marian Anderson was an African American contralto born at the turn of the century. She moved through the barriers of international racism to become an internationally recognized performer as well as a civil rights activist. This article provides some basic information on Anderson, her work and some
How to Sing High Notes Professionally
It is the dream of every singer to sing high notes flawlessly and easily. But singing the higher notes is not an easy task and requires a good professional tutor along with regular practice, breathing and posture exercises as well as warm ups and cool downs. To sing high notes one requires immense d
How to Be a Comic
People always want to know how to get into the exciting world of stand up comedy. It's a great business and there are only 6000 of us in the entire world - not an easy business to master. Well, becoming a professional stand up comic starts with you losing your mind.