Tag: dance

  • Performing Arts Charities in the UK

    Performing Arts Charities in the UK

    Navigating the performing arts can be tough, so these brilliant charities are here to help.

  • How to Become a Freelance Teacher in the Arts

    How to Become a Freelance Teacher in the Arts

    Looking for a side job? Start teaching drama, dance or singing with these helpful tips.

  • What You Need to Know About Acting on a Cruise Ship

    What You Need to Know About Acting on a Cruise Ship

    Everything you need to be aware of before you set sail as a cruise ship performer, including contract details, how you’ll be taxed and life on board. Cruise performer jobs are a great way to see the world, meet new people and do what you love – all while getting paid. However, it’s a unique…

  • Into the Spotlight: Dance Competition Winner

    Into the Spotlight: Dance Competition Winner

    We’re excited to announce the winner of the first ever ‘Into the Spotlight’ Dance Competition. We’ve seen an incredible response to our monologue competitions over the years, so this time we wanted to showcase a new skill: dancing! The first ever Into the Spotlight: Dance Competition was exclusive to our Spotlight Graduate members, but we’ll…

  • Olivier Awards 2023: My Neighbour Totoro and Jodie Comer among winners

    Olivier Awards 2023: My Neighbour Totoro and Jodie Comer among winners

    ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ leads the Olivier Awards with six wins, whilst ‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’ wins Best New Musical Since 1976, the Olivier Awards have been celebrating the best in British theatre. This year, at the glamorous Royal Albert Hall, star of stage and screen Hannah Waddingham hosted the prestigious ceremony. Steeped with show-stopping…

  • Keeping Your Identity as an Out-of-Work Performer

    Keeping Your Identity as an Out-of-Work Performer

    How to Maintain Your Creative Identity Between Acting Jobs Not being professionally successful all the time doesn’t make you any less of an artist or indeed a person. This realisation freed me and actually allowed me to enjoy dancing again. I’ve been introducing myself first and foremost as a dancer my whole life. Coming closely…

  • Dance Auditions: Facing Your Dance Call-back Fear

    Dance Auditions: Facing Your Dance Call-back Fear

    Ever wanted to ‘get that show’, but didn’t want to deal with the dance call? Jenny Patrone talks through overcoming dance audition fears and how to use the skills you have to your advantage. Dance isn’t just about high kicks and pirouettes. It improves posture, mental health and the benefits are endless. Jenny Patrone Even…