Time to Sail, for both you and me! Answers 4 Dancers recently interviewed me as I went back to the work in the cruise line industry, teaching production shows for Norwegian Creative Studios. Getting back to work with all the panache these shows have to offer brings me joy…and relief. The pandemic rocked the entertainment […]
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This Woman is Working 5 Jobs to Stay Afloat…. Mary Roberts is not immune to the hustle as an artist. But the coronavirus pandemic has presented a challenge like she’s never seen before. “I was thriving, and very excited to be thriving and prove that as a dancer, as a choreographer, you can have financial
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What Have I Done to Help End Racism? I talk about Black Lives Matter. I correct people when they try to respond with All Lives Matter. I say: “Yes, they do, but black lives have mattered less and we have to admit to that and then actively shift the balance of priority to cover
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From a flat, two-dimensional class to a dynamic, multi-dimensional, space-consuming, spine-aligning, and full-body engaging class, this is my journey creating a jazz class that moves and heals. Change is Good and Necessary There is no one correct way to teach a jazz class. Knowing the right way to teach YOUR class takes time and commitment.
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Read the full blog on Impact Dance Adjudicators! As competition season is well under way, and visions of Nationals dance through young competitors’ dreams, now is also the time to really focus on healthy movement practices. Even as dancers tap in to deeper emotions, the physical expectations placed on young dancers can be very high.
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Listen to the full podcast on Impact Dance Adjudicators! “In this episode of Making the Impact, Courtney and Lesley chat with Erika Hebron and Mary Roberts about the benefits of technique in all styles of dance. This episode covers: Ideas for keeping technique classes fresh and engaging How a strong technical foundation can prevent injury
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As an independent choreographer and dance educator, I look for opportunities to network and keep myself up-to-date on the latest trends in American dance. I’ve found that attending industry conferences is a great way to do just that. While attending dance conferences may sound easy enough, we all know how intimidating they can be. How
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