Theatre Make-Up Tutorial
(Part 1 of 3)

Posted on 23rd Sep, 2016

Before you start applying your make up, you need to know the essentials you should have in your make-up bag and what each item is used for. This week's post includes a list of the essential make up every performer should have in their basic kit.

Theatre Make-Up Tutorial
(Part 2 of 3)

Posted on 21st Jul, 2016

Now that you have everything that you need in your basic stage make-up kit, now is the time to have a go at applying it. Now remember, make-up is a skill and it will take time to master, so don't worry if your first applications looks more Grizabella than Giselle. You can rest assured that over time, you WILL become the Swan Queen.

Theatre Make-Up Tutorial
(Part 3 of 3)

Posted on 28th Jul, 2016

In this part, we are going to give you a few handy hints and tips for helping to perfect your make-up look. Many people develop their own little secrets to successful make-up application over time, and if you have any to add to this list, then please let us know for future make-up posts.

Strength, fitness & flexibility training for dance
(Part 1 of 3)

Posted on 25th Aug, 2016

In this series of blog posts we are going to build up your knowledge and understanding of strength, fitness and flexibility for dancers. By the end of this series you will have a raft of new knowledge and understanding about the importance of certain aspects of dance training and the body.

This first blog post in the series deals with basic information about cardiovascular exercise for dance, covers why it is important, and why it shouldn't be avoided.