TY - BOOK AU - Winship,Lyndsey TI - Being a dancer: advice from dancers and choreographers SN - 9781848424623 PY - 2015/// CY - London PB - Nick Hern Books KW - Ballarins KW - Orientació professional KW - Ballarines KW - Coreògrafs KW - Coreògrafes KW - Dansa KW - Ensenyament N1 - Glossari. Índex; Conté: Introduction -- The dancers and choreographers -- Part one: Training : Why dance? ; Starting out ; What school? What style? ; Getting better: improving technique ; Dealing with bullies ; Are you hungry enough? -- Part two: The body : How important is the 'perfect body'? ; Body conditioning: class isn't enough ; Good pain: the inevitable gripes ; A word on pointe shoes ; Bad pain: when injury strikes ; You are what you eat -- Part three: Getting a job : Having the right attitude ; Being employable ; Networking and getting noticed ; Nailing auditions ; Competitions: a good idea? -- Part four: In the studio : What choreographers want ; Getting into character ; Tips on partnering -- Part five: On stage : Pre-show rituals ; Dealing with nerves ; Taking the spotlight ; Beyond the theatre ; Making mistakes ; What makes a great dancer? -- Part six: Choreography : Becoming a choreographer ; Honing your craft ; Getting yourself out there ; Practicalities: the business of choreography -- Part seven: A life in dance : Moving up the ranks ; Rivalries and relationships ; Keeping the faith ; Making ends meet ; Dealing with criticism ; Asking for feedback ; Reviews: do you read them? ; Life after dance ; One piece of advice ER -