How To Flourish In Dance Building A Leadership Workbook
Product Workbook Topics:
1) Product 1: RECREATIONAL MOVERS (approximately 5 pages)
a. Starting to Dance
b. The Non-Dance Major
c. The Dance Major
d. Dance Showcases and Concerts
e. Back Stage
f. The Crew
g. Onstage
h. The Green Room
i. Contacting an instructor
2) Product 2: PREPARING TO DANCE (approximately 10 pages)
a. The Dancers Bag
b. Dance Apparel
c. Sewing Ballet Slippers
d. How to make a bun
e. The First Aid Kit
f. Hygiene
g. H20 and Protein
h. Headshot and Resume
i. Notebook and Pen
3) Product 3: SURVIVAL TACTICS (approximately 8 pages)
a. Following the Syllabus
b. Being Disciplined
c. Practice, Practice, Practice!
d. Anatomy and Dance Vocabulary
e. Dance Exams
f. The Dance Concert Critique
g. Dancing Smart
h. Getting an “A”
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4) Product 4: STUDIO AND THEATER ETIQUETTE (10 pages)
a. Punctuality
b. Posture
c. Being Prepared
d. Minding Your Manners
e. Back Stage
f. The Crew
g. Onstage
h. The Green Room
i. Contacting an instructor
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5) Product 5: THE AUDITION (7 pages)
a. Headshot & Resume
b. The Choreographer’s Proposal
c. Appearance
d. Dance Technique Classes
e. Learning Quickly
f. Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest
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6) Product 6: YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND BODY MAINTENANCE (10 pages)
a. Break Nightmares
b. Aerobic Conditioning
c. Strength Training
d. Range of Motion Training
e. Stretching
f. Balls and Bands
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7) Product 7: INJURIES AND INJURY PREVENTION (Injury Prevention Tips) (15 pages)
a. Rest
b. Ice
c. Compression
d. Elevation
e. Athletic Cross Training
f. Diverse Dance Disciplines
g. Taping
h. Common Dance Injuries
i. Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
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8) Product 8: COMMITMENT, DEDICATION AND PROFESSIONALISM (7 pages)
a. Commitment
b. Dedication
c. Professionalism
d. Reputation
e. Being Responsible
f. Criticism
g. Instructor Expectations
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9) Product 9: THE PERFORMING ARTIST (8 pages)
a. Make-up
b. Theater Kit
c. Company Class
d. Costume Fittings
e. Undergarments
f. Progress Reports
g. A Dancer’s Notes and Corrections
h. Video study
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10) Product 10: TECHNICAL REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES (7 pages)
a. The Schedule
b. Application of Notes
c. Backstage etiquette
d. Lights, Sound... Dance, Dance, Dance!
e. Warm Clothing
f. Respect
g. Safety
TOTAL PAGES: approximately 85-100 pages
The Workbook and DVD will be available for students to do fundraising purchase at the VSP Foundation bookstore.
