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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Dancers

Between all the Nutcracker rehearsals and holiday parties, who has time to shop for gifts?

No worries…I’ve got you covered! I’ve rounded up nine of my favorite gifts perfect for the dancer in your life!

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Which College Dance Concentration is Right For You?

The decision to attend college for dance is incredibly individualized, and not necessarily right for every dancer. For dancers training pre-professionally, it’s common to forgo college and head straight to a professional career. Some dancers decide to pursue a degree in a completely different field while dancing professionally. But for many, a college dance degree can serve as an essential stepping stone on the way to your career goals.

When people think of a college dance degree, they’re most likely picturing a performance track (that’s all I knew about when I was in high school!). But did you know there are multiple concentrations you can focus on, depending on your career goals? Today, we’re going to break down four of the most common!

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