Capoeira Makes More And More Dancers Put Their Jazz Pants On

January 15th, 2012 Comments off

capoeiraToday dancing is a hobby and a pleasant pastime for many people from different countries. It is obvious that various dancing techniques differ in their origins. Capoeira has become a distinguishable type of dancing that originated from a martial art. Today capoeira is a mixture of dance, acrobatics and music that attracts a lot of dancers and viewers. A capoeira dancer wearing comfortable jazz pant can create an unforgettable performance that impresses a wide audience.

The history of capoeira goes back to the 17th century.

At that time many African slaves were taken to Brazil. They brought their music and culture to their new homes. It is worth noticing that music always played an important role in capoeira as it not only provided rhythm for performances but also brought joy to many viewers. Capoeira was not a simple dance as it included some techniques of martial arts. Two dancers, the attacker and the opponent, showed brilliant acrobatic moves that resembled a real fight and amused spectators. It is worth noticing that in the 19th century capoeira was prohibited. Some capoeira performers learned techniques of a martial art and even used them in some illegal activities.

It is important to note that this breathtaking dancing technique was legalised in 1937 when a man called Mastre Bimba founded the first school of capoeira. Later capoeira was proclaimed the National Sport of Brazil. It has become a part of Brazilian culture that may inspire a person to put on a comfortable jazz pant on and learn some exotic movements. Read more…

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How To Keep Makeup For Young Dancers Looking Fresh And Natural

January 8th, 2012 Comments off

makeupA dancer’s makeup does look more professional with false lashes because they accentuate the shape of the eye and make the eyes look bigger providing that you don’t go too big with the lashes. I have seen way too many caterpillar lashes being used for dancer’s makeup. The audience does not need to be able to count your upper lashes! We just need to know you have eyes.

This is my simplified version of “how to properly apply lashes” for your dancer’s makeup look.

1) Loosen the lashes from the container by peeling them off gently with tweezers.

2) If using a full band of lashes, PLEASE trim or they will be quite uncomfortable to wear. Your dancer’s makeup kit is completed by making sure you carry at least 2 pairs of lashes with you at all times for performances…just in case!

3) Drop a little puddle of eyelash glue on a corner of the opened lash container.

4) Recap the glue.

5) Dip the capped glue top into the little glue puddle and draw a thin line on the eyelash band.

6) Wait 30 – 40 seconds for the glue to get a little bit sticky.

7) Line up the end of the lashes with the last natural lashes on the outside corner of the eye. Read more…

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Do Dancers Ever Really Get Rejected At Auditions?

January 1st, 2012 Comments off

dancersDancers don’t get every single job that they want to. There can be a number of reasons for this from their dancing not being up to scratch to having the wrong image or personality. But are they really being rejected?

Of course not and seeing it that way can ruin your prospects of a successful career! A successful dancer knows that sometimes they are just not right for the part and they decided to go for someone else. Many times it won’t even be about dancing skill.

An intelligent dancer knows that while one person wouldn’t pick them for that job, another person may well have seen them as perfect for that job and it is all in a matter of opinion. They know that they will succeed many times if they continue to dance well.

Treating unsuccessful auditions as rejections can destroy a dancer’s soul and damage their self-worth. Dance is a competitive industry by nature and dancers will be unsuccessful some of the time. You can be the best dancer in the room and still not get picked. Read more…

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