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Did you know that you can link your dance blog to your LinkedIn page if you use WordPress so that it updates automatically on your profile page? Here’s how:
Go to “applications” on the left hand side.
Click on WordPress.
Install the application.
Follow the directions for adding your blog.
This post is a bit different. I watched Michael Jackson dance again today and was struck (as always) by how easy he looked as he moved. The body did what came naturally and it flowed. Every time I see it I am in awe. I went out in search of some of the things that have been written about his dancing and would like to share these links with you here. No matter what you think of the man, Michael Jackson, the dancer, was without peer in his genre. There are precious few people I have seen move like that in my lifetime. Maria Tallchief. Fred Astaire. Suzanne Farrell. A handful at best.
Enjoy this reading. Each of these pieces has something to say or show about the artistry of dance:
The New Yorker – A thought-provoking piece about Jackson’s dance moves.
NY Daily News – An interesting reflection on how Jackson’s dancing impacted today’s dance world.
Dance.com – This shows several clips of Jackson dancing, along with a brief commentary on his life.
Name: Nunnbetter Dance Theatre
Location: 25 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ
About: Nunnbetter Dance Theatre was created by Leath Nunn in 1999. There is a both a school and a company here, and for those who are serious about pursuing a career in dance, they have a pre-professional program as well.
The pre-professional program is fairly new and it looks very well thought out, with instruction in specialty pointe work, nutrition, yoga and Pilates in addition to the ballet, jazz and modern classes… [Read more…]
The Chicago Artists Resource is a great spot to check out the dance scene in the windy city. Get the latest on Chicago-area choreographers and learn more about the visual arts, music and theatre in town as well while you are at it.
This website also offers good advice for those in other geographical areas, such as how to get grant money and a section that includes some employment links for dance professionals in a variety of different places. Check this out, it’s a neat resource.
If you are in search of a job related to dance, you may want to consider throwing your hat in at Capezio. This well-known company is always on the lookout for people in the sales, purchasing, marketing and accounts areas of the business. They are also hiring for multi-lingual customer service reps… [Read more…]