By Angela D’Valda Sirico of Dance Teacher Web Performance anxiety can happen at any age and at any time. You have seen the student who has trouble getting out on stage or who runs off the stage during...

For dancers, dealing with nerves is an essential part of our job. Although a little bit of excitement and anticipation is good to increase adrenaline levels, stage fright is not a desirable experience. Personally, I experience more...

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD for Dance Informa The Centre for Dance Nutrition. www.dancernutrition.com. Being nervous is a natural part of day-to-day life for a dancer. Maybe there is a big audition, a run of...

Auditioning. All dancers must do it. Some love it. Some hate it. It gets your adrenaline pumping, hands sweating, and nerves jumping. It’s the audition! Whether you are auditioning for a summer intensive, your dream company, a...

Every dancer has a unique pre-performance ritual, which helps them prepare and get in the zone for the performance. Generally, dancers are required to sign into the theater half an hour before the show to let the...