Articles related to "Choreography"



How to Learn Choreography
Memorizing choreography is a skill that can be learned. This article explains techniques to aid your memory in mastering a new dance. It discusses both how to survive a 4-hour seminar and also how to learn over the course of a weekly class.
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Choreography for People who Can't Dance
How to choreograph productions whose casts consist of amateurs with little or no dance experience.
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In Perfect Harmony
We often forget that the band can make or break our performances as mascots! They can set the ambience for a spectacular skit or completely throw it off-base. Here's how you can make sure that you and the band are "In Perfect Harmony".
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Juggling Artistic Work With Parenthood
My first-hand account of going back to work after having a child.
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Teachers...perhaps a musical theatre drama class? Part 2
Getting down to staging the solo musical number and the song & dance ensemble number.
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Toe-Pick!
Actors Moira Kelly and D. B. Sweeney reflect on the making of figure skating's greatest movie.
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Why Dancers (or anyone) Should Try Yoga
Yoga and my journey back to dance.
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Summer Off Season, Off Ice Training Part III
We're getting down to the final stretch of our off ice cross training series to prepare you for the upcoming skating season. Traditionally ice skating season begins with the first major competition which this year is Campbell's International Figure Skating Classic in October.
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Interpreting Ballroom Latin Dance
Apart from the glamorous costumes, there is much more to interpret in the choreography of Rumba. The prerequisites are some basic knowledge of figures and imagination.
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"Up Close" and Better than Ever
Review of Festival Ballet Providence's November 2007 "Up CLOSE on HOPE" program
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'Mamma Mia!' Makes For A Fun Mess As A Movie
'Mamma Mia' is a breezy, joyous but technically uneven adaptation of the Broadway musical, with songs written by the '70s Swedish pop group ABBA.
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Ballet BC's Contemporary Dance Show AMJAD
Choreography by Edouard Lock of La La La Human Steps shows men en pointe and a wonderful contemporary dance show called AMJAD presented by Ballet BC.
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But all I really want to do is Direct
Everything you need to know about directing musicals. Great for the first time director but also filled with valuable appendices and other useful info. for any director.
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HONING YOUR TALENT: Pros and Cons of Competing
The pros and cons of entering performing arts competitions.
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MOVIN’ OUT: MOVIN’ MUSICAL THEATRE’S DIRECTION
A brief look at "Movin' Out", one of Broadway's innovative musicals.
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Review of The Forbidden Kingdom
"The Forbidden Kingdom" is a martial arts film for the entire family featuring the exciting choreography of Woo-Ping Yuen.
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Teachers...perhaps a musical theatre drama class? Part 3
Resources for teachers who may wish to introduce elements of musical theatre into their next drama class.
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DVD Picks: The Tales of Beatrix Potter
The DVD release of the 1971 ballet picture of Beatrix Potter's tales are absolutely stunning.
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Basic Theatre Terminology
The most common terms associated with the theatre. A guide for actors, singers, dancers, and technicians.
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Forbidden Kingdom Production Notes
Shot on-location in China, "The Forbidden Kingdom" features the magical martial arts choreography of Woo-Ping Yuen.
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Oliver! at Vancouver Playhouse
City theatregoers love the Broadway hit performed in Vancouver this holiday season.
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TOMMY TUNE: Who???
A brief look into the life of multi-talented Tommy Tune; one of Broadway's brightest stars.
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Urine-fine Company In Georgetown
The hit Broadway musical Urinetown made a splash in Georgetown last night as Georgetown Globe Productions version of the show began it's run at the John Elliott Theatre.
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The Nutcracker
a short overview of Hoffman's The Mouseking and the Nutcracker, Der Mauskoenig und der Nussknacker with links to the Moscow Ballet, PNB and background notes on Hoffmann, nutcrackers and Tschaikovsky -- with links for illustrations by Segur
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How Dance Has Changed My Life
How my love for dance helped me to achieve my academic goals.
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Chicago Is All Razzle Dazzle
Having just celebrated it's 10th Anniversary on Broadway, Chicago has proven to be one the most successful revivals in theatre history.
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Sergei Diaghilev, Impresario
Brief biography of Russian impressario Sergei Diaghilev (Sergey Pavlovich Diagilev), famous for ballets "The Rite of Spring" and "The Firebird."
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You Will Be Rocked
We Will Rock You, the musical by Ben Elton and featuring the music of Queen opened this week in Toronto.
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Bayanihan Folk Dance Co. Review
A review the Bayanihan Company's 2006 performance at Rhode Island College
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High School Musical: The Ice Tour
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour rocks with the same music that captivates kids on the Disney Channel's original hit movie, High School Musical.
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Skating Gymnastics Spectacular
The 2005 Hilton Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular showcased the power & artistry of the world’s most popular Olympic sports.
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'She's Got the Complete Package!' Winning Insider Tips
Discover what you need to have a pulled together, polished performance, at any skill level. Plus helpful pro-skating tips from Sarah Hughes' & now Sasha Cohen's coach, Robin Wagner!
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Movie Review: Fist of Legend Triumphs
In this first in a series of reviews of landmark martial-arts films, we take a look at Jet Li's "Fist of Legend," a reworking of the Bruce Lee classic "Chinese Connection."
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Off Ice Cross Training… Flowing Into Fall
This series of summer articles focused on how to improve your presentation and technique with specific off ice training rituals. I’ll even go on to say that what you do off the ice is nearly as important as what is done on the ice.
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Real People Online: Leigh Witchel, Part 2
The interview with Leigh Witchel concludes, with more of his views on dancing, knitting, the internet, his stash, and his current projects.
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2007 Dora Award Nominees Announced
The 2007 Dora Award Nominations were announced this morning, celebrating the best of the Toronto theatre scene.
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A Community Of Players
Six weeks down, and only four weeks to go. The sets are being built, the lines are being learned, the dance steps taught.
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Tara Butler: Ballet's Leading Lady
Ballet Jörgen's Tara Butler exudes theatre in ballet through her many roles from Cinderella and The SPF, to her fave role as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet.
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A Christmas Classic
It's that time of the year again. Cuddle up with those you love at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto, Ontario to see the spectacle of of dancers, music and imagination.
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Grinch Musical To Hit Broadway
Almost everyone would have been told the story of the Grinch when they were young. Now they can see the show come to life on stage, as of October 25th.
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Henson on podcast
The Jim Henson Company jumps on the Podcast bandwagon by releasing interviews and featurettes on various projects.
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Lord Of The Doras
The Lord Of The Rings, with its $28 million budget, was the big winner on Monday night at the 27th Annual Dora Awards in Toronto.
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The Genie Returns
A poor young sk8r boy. A fresh princess. A hip hop land, and a magic carpet ride. What do all of these things add up to? A hit Christmas show.
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They've Got Magic To Do
Stephen Schwartz has come a long way since Godspell and working with Bob Fosse on the original production of Pippin.
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Another squirt of sunscreen for drill teams
Part three of my rendition of the "Sunscreen Song" for drill teams.
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Profile of The Highlander's Adrian Paul
Brief profile of Sci-Fi actor Adrian Paul of Highlander the Series. The Trivia Question and Answer.
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AMPAS honours Norman McLaren
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents "A Salute to Norman McLaren" on August 18 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills.
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Aurora Borealis DVD Review
Donald Sutherland, Joshua Jackson and Juliette Lewis star in a quiet drama Aurora Borealis, that says so much more than the lights in the sky.
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Canary Islands and their Carnivals
The Canary Islands celebrate Spanish Carnivals particularly in two cities: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, being one of the most famous festivals.
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Figure Skating Up-to-Date
As we transition from April to May, 2006, these headlines are worthy of notice.
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