[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Investing In A Pair Of Character Heels There are many dance heels on the market. I am going to focus on shoes that are best for general jazz, tap and musical theater dancing. Heel sizes vary…
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Archives for August 2017
The Movement Talent Agency
[vc_row margin_bottom=”30″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The Formula for Success! The Movement Talent Agency (MTA) has developed one of the most uniquely distinguished brands in the entertainment business. Dance agents Jim Keith and Lyndsay Marie Farias are former dancers…
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Technique Tuesdays-Progressions Tips
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Repetition is dance is very important. It’s why we spend hours at the barre developing the correct muscles and strength. But breaking the habit of repetition in the classroom can also be very beneficial. Here,…
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Technique Tuesdays: Auditions
Auditions! Love ’em or hate ’em, they are a necessity in the dance world if a dancer wants to increase their opportunities and advance in the industry. But what can a dancer do to…
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Dancing In Heels with Lindsley Allen
[vc_row margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”80″ full_width=”” padding_left=”0″ padding_right=”0″ bg_position=”top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cover=”false” bg_attachment=”false” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.1″ video_opts=”” multi_color_overlay=””][vc_column width=”1/2″ animation=””][vc_column_text] Dancing in Heels; An Essential Art Form. Hollywood Connection knows the importance of dancing in heels as…
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Technique Tuesdays: Be Professional
Let’s talk the business side of dance. We train our whole lives to get the perfect leap and beautiful extension. However, before you get the job, you must go through the audition process. Here…
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Applying To A Dance College
[vc_row margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”80″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Are you ready for college dance? By Alli Esposito Our talented assistants, Alli Esposito & Natalie Peterson, entered Chapman University in California this year. Here Alli talks about her process of applying…
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Technique Tuesdays: Tips for Lip Syncing
There are all kinds of opinions about lip syncing. At Hollywood Connection, we love a great musical theater routine. And what makes a good routine great, technique being equal, is commitment to emotional life of…
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Three fun exercises for Spotting with Kristin McQuaid
Hollywood Connection Dance Convention and Competition Faculty and Judge Kristin McQuaid shares three fun exercises for SPOTTING! CONNECT WITH KRISTIN Facebook: Kristin McQuaid Instagram: Kristin_McQuaid Twitter: Kristin_McQuaid Website: www.kristinmcquaid.com Reverse Counting 5, 4, 3,…
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