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How to Train for a Career on Broadway
Are you dreaming of seeing your name up in lights on Broadway? You’re not alone. Thousands of aspiring musical theater talents converge on New York each year hoping to make their mark as a star on Broadway – or simply to be cast in a supporting role or as part of a company. Not all of them will be successful. So what makes the difference between someone who makes it on Broadway and who does not?
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How to Become a Cirque du Soleil Performer
Running off to join the circus isn’t what it used to be. No longer are circuses the refuge of those with a past they want to avoid! In fact, it’s just the opposite – it takes experience and amazing skills to become a performer in today’s circuses – especially Cirque du Soleil and similar “cirque arts” shows.
With dozens of shows and touring companies, and more than 1,300 performers from diverse backgrounds, Cirque du Soleil shows are some of the most exciting and dynamic opportunities in entertainment today. So if you’re wondering how to become a Cirque du Soleil performer, you’re not alone. Circus arts offers unique – and highly competitive – opportunities for dancers, singers, acrobats and other entertainers. Learn more about how to become a Cirque du Soleil performer from Joffrey Ballet School!
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Four Reasons Why a Summer Dance Intensive is Safer than a Dance Competition
As states across the country begin looking at reopening their economies and returning to normal life activities, it’s time to begin asking what activities you will participate in when quarantine lifts in your area. For many dancers, this means making decisions about which dance activities are safest to participate in. Is a summer dance intensive still a safe option? Or would a dance competition be safer?
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Joffrey Success Story – Scarleth Alvarez
Scarleth recently auditioned and was selected to dance with Cirque du Soleil – thanks in large part to the training and relationships she developed at Joffrey.
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Joffrey Ballet School Success Story: Harold Trent Butler
“I could not have done it without my mentors from the Joffrey Ballet School,” said Harold. “Joffrey taught me to be more than just a dancer. I was taught to be an artist.”
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Joffrey Summer Dance Intensive Success Story: Aidan Wolf
Today, Aidan is living the dream: She’s dancing with Complexions, one of America’s top contemporary ballet companies. Aidan is one of just three trainees and apprentices selected to perform this year in Complexions’ 26th season at the Joyce Theater in New York City.
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Joffrey Ballet School Success Stories: Tovi Wayne
Tovi is currently a featured performer on Broadway with the mega-hit production of Mean Girls. A latecomer to the world of dance, Tovi has achieved his dreams through dedication and hard work (he used to paint the hallways and take out the trash at the Joffrey as a side job!).
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Joffrey Summer Dance Intensive Success Story: Amber Weissman
For Amber Weissman, who graduated from Joffrey Ballet School in May of 2019, dance led her to a contract with RWS Entertainment Group, as a performer in RWS’s production of The Charlie Brown Christmas Spectacular in Mason, Ohio.
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How to Train for a Career on Broadway
Are you dreaming of seeing your name up in lights on Broadway? You’re not alone. Thousands of aspiring musical theater talents converge on New York each year hoping to make their mark as a star on Broadway – or simply to be cast in a supporting role or as part of a company. Not all of them will be successful. So what makes the difference between someone who makes it on Broadway and who does not?
Read More...
How to Become a Cirque du Soleil Performer
Running off to join the circus isn’t what it used to be. No longer are circuses the refuge of those with a past they want to avoid! In fact, it’s just the opposite – it takes experience and amazing skills to become a performer in today’s circuses – especially Cirque du Soleil and similar “cirque arts” shows.
With dozens of shows and touring companies, and more than 1,300 performers from diverse backgrounds, Cirque du Soleil shows are some of the most exciting and dynamic opportunities in entertainment today. So if you’re wondering how to become a Cirque du Soleil performer, you’re not alone. Circus arts offers unique – and highly competitive – opportunities for dancers, singers, acrobats and other entertainers. Learn more about how to become a Cirque du Soleil performer from Joffrey Ballet School!
Read More...
Four Reasons Why a Summer Dance Intensive is Safer than a Dance Competition
As states across the country begin looking at reopening their economies and returning to normal life activities, it’s time to begin asking what activities you will participate in when quarantine lifts in your area. For many dancers, this means making decisions about which dance activities are safest to participate in. Is a summer dance intensive still a safe option? Or would a dance competition be safer?
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Joffrey’s Guide to the Top Ten Colleges and Universities for Musical Theater
If you’re a high school dancer dreaming of a future in musical theater it’s never too soon to be thinking about how you’ll reach those goals. For most performers, a career in musical theater starts with professional training at the college level. And that starts with choosing a school and making some big decisions about the kind of training experience you’d like to have. Do you want to focus mainly on dance training? Or are you hoping to become a “triple threat” performer? Do you want to focus on performance or are you seeking a college experience that allows you to explore other interests alongside your musical theater training?
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How to Be a Professional Dancer in 5 (Not So Easy) Steps
Professional dancers come from many walks of life, with different sets of experience and backgrounds. Some have been studying ballet since shortly after taking their first steps. Others begin dancing as tweens or teens and soon find themselves consumed with dreams of dancing for a living. But regardless of how you get started, there are 5 steps you’ll need to follow if your goal is to become a professional dancer.
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