My Five Resources

Dance Europe http://www.danceeurope.net/

Dance Europe magazine and website has information about many different types of dance companies around the world. I have used it mostly for audition information when I have been looking for a job, and continue to keep track of this information in the event that I wish to change companies or move to specialise in a different area of dance.

Pilates DVDs

I keep a small collection of 2 or 3 DVDs that specialise in Pilates exercises for dancers. I find these very helpful as they clearly show how specific muscles can be worked on and I often refer to them when I am concentrating on strengthening a particular muscle group or just to help build my general strength and to promote muscle tone.

Vanemuine Theatre Websites http://www.vanemuine.ee/

The Vanemuine Theatre is my current place of work and I often visit the website for general theatre news as well as for that of the ballet company. I find this website most useful for being able to check my daily timetable and dates of performances that I am in and of those I would like to see.

The Dancing Times http://www.dancing-times.co.uk/

The Dancing Times magazine concentrates on news and events happening in dance in the UK. It includes articles such as one to one interviews with selected dancers of the month to reviews of the latest productions. Other interesting articles can also be found that are related to dance, looking at topics such as dance psychology and healthy eating. I like to read this magazine as it often inspires me to read and look at pictures of up and coming dancers and I am always interested in the latest dance productions. The reviews often give me an idea of what I would like to go and watch myself. I also pick up other information that is useful for me in my day to day lifestyle as a dancer.

Dance Photographer Simon Richardson http://www.simonrichardson.org/

It is very useful for me to keep in contact with a photographer that specialises in Dance. I have already visited Simon Richardson’s studios a couple of times for intense photographing sessions lasting up to 4 or 5 hours in order to prepare a portfolio for potential employers to look at. The nature of auditioning means that it is easier for companies to select those dancers that look like they are suitable for the company to go and audition to keep the number that turns up to a minimum. Therefore pictures need to be good quality and need to present the dancer and their assets in the best light. I keep in contact with my photographer in case I might need any more copies of photos, or new photos taking if I make the decision to move from my current company to another.