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LinkedIn Etiquette Tips

September 9, 2010 by 4dancers

If you are using LinkedIn to represent yourself (or your studio) online, you’ll want to be sure that you understand and observe the rules of etiquette. After all, having an online presence is not exactly beneficial if you irritate or annoy other people, right?

If you are new to LinkedIn, or are not sure of how to operate in a social media savvy way, check out this resource for some great tips on professional networking on the web. It’s well worth a small investment of time to make sure that you are operating within the framework in a way that moves you forward–not one that holds you back.

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Dance Professionals: Why You Need Social Media

April 27, 2010 by 4dancers

Think you can do without social media? Perhaps you’d better think again…

Social media is fast becoming an important part of an overall marketing strategy and it continues to be embraced by a wide range of people. I fought it in the beginning, but I had to give in eventually!

I have found a great resource from Kodak that gives some terrific tips and strategies for utilizing various social networking platforms to your advantage. It also has some interesting stats in the document, such as:

Each minute, ten hours of video is uploaded to YouTube. This could be a commercial for your studio or a clip of you dancing that you link to from your website. You never know who might see the video.

There are 44 million (and counting) Twitter users. Can you afford to ignore them? I have had companies in the dance field contact me for reviews, interviews and other opportunities. It happens. Signing up takes only a minute. (Follow 4dancers!)

Over 120 million people log on to Facebook at least once a day. Creating a fan page or a place to connect with people on this social media site can be useful for communicating information. (Why not join our fan page too while you’re at it?)

If you haven’t signed on to the social media scene yet, why not begin today. Start simple. Set up a Twitter account or a LinkedIn page. Take it one step at a time. You’ll thank yourself later on down the road…trust me.

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4dancers In 2010

December 27, 2009 by 4dancers

Well if a new look and new site isn’t enough, you’re in luck…there’s more to come! 4dancers will be rolling out a lot of new content in the New Year, including:

+ Featured Studio – we’re going through the states in alphabetical order this year and featuring 2 per week that we have hand-picked. We’ll take a look at what they offer, why they stand out and what they are all about. Look for these features primarily on the weekend.

+ 10 Questions With… This new feature will highlight different people in dance, asking them ten questions about themselves and their art. We will feature fellow dance bloggers, dancers, teachers and more in this section.

+ More reviews – in 2009 we opened the doors to those in the dance world who have products for sale. We’ll be reviewing these for you throughout the year.

+ 4dancers t-shirts and bags – 4dancers will be introducing an exclusive line of t-shirts and dance bags that you will not be able to buy anywhere else. Designs will include ballet, Irish dance, Indian dance and more…

We’re excited about the New Year, and we hope that you will check back regularly to see what we have in store for you in 2010!

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Getting The Most Out Of Dance Class

October 25, 2009 by 4dancers

1-26-2009 11;56;44 AMTaking class is a big part of every dancer’s life. Here are some tips for getting the most out of every hour you spend in the studio:

+ Listen to all the corrections. Just because the teacher didn’t direct a correction to you specifically doesn’t mean that you can’t benefit from it.

+ Don’t get mirror-dependent. It can be easy to rely on the mirror too much for your dancing. Practice not looking too.

+ Change things up. Don’t stand at the same place at the barre every time (I know it’s hard!). Go in the first group if you usually wait until last. Do things differently and challenge yourself–it will pay off in the long run.

+ Warm up properly. Don’t get to class and expect plies to do the trick for you. Go early. Warm up well. You’ll be glad you did and your body will thank you. Plus, this is just a good habit to get into… [Read more…]

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Social Networking For Dance Professionals: Great Dance

September 29, 2009 by 4dancers

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If you are looking for the definitive source on Internet marketing and social media for dance, this is the place to go. Great Dance is the perfect place to browse if you are searching for a way to learn how to use new media to promote your dance company, studio or even your blog. Author Doug Fox is a dance aficionado and has been on the web since 2005. Visit and learn!

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