Sunday, October 20, 2013

The Importance Of Following Dance Blogs


By Elena McDowell


Dance blogs are a great way to follow what is happening in the world of dancing, both mainstream and underground. A blog about dancing is most likely to be written by an individual with some sort of background in this physical activity, which is also incredibly technical and takes years of training to master. There are so many different genres of rhythmic movement that even if one was unable to find a blog specific to their needs, they would easily be able to start one of their own.

A blog is a way to learn about a piece of news before it hits the mainstream media. Dancers can stay connected and learn about workshops or auditions that pertain to them in order to be first in line. Blogging can also let dancers display their talents in the hopes of being scouted by a dance company or talent agent, which would then bring in more work.

A blog facilitates online learning and self-directed teaching regarding dancing. For example, where an individual may be unable to travel and explore different styles or technique, that individual can search for new information online, shared by others. Following a blog can help fuel the passion for previously unexplored techniques.

Blogs can also be very insightful. For those looking for a specific type of dancing job, a blog can offer tips and advice on how to get it. For example, a dancer may wish to be on tour with a major performer, or audition for a music video, or get information on what it is like to be part of a dance troupe or ballet company. A blog may contain honest, and sometimes crucial, information that cannot be found elsewhere about the inner workings of the industry and what the experience is really like.

You can have direct links to very influential people in the industry by following a blog. Learning about their experiences can help to motivate you to get what you want. You can learn more about the work through their pictures, videos and writing online as a way of keeping in touch with their fans.

Following a blog can be the head start that a dancer is looking for in terms of learning a great move that can be used in their auditions. Keeping current is important in the industry, and a blog is one of the best ways to do that. Executing the perfect move at an audition can be the difference between getting a job and going home.

If an individual interested in dance comes from an area where there is no dance community or classes available to them, they can access the information online to find out more about options closest to them. Furthermore, by following a blog, they can pick and choose between opportunities they feel will be most beneficial to them, thereby saving time and money to travel to auditions.

There are a number of dance blogs online to follow. A good place to start would be one of the many top ten or twenty lists that come out annually displaying the best of these. Alternatively, typing in the specific type of rhythmic movement may help to narrow down the options and focus on the exact information required.




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