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Go Back To The 80's All While On Vacation
The 80's were a fascinating time. The hippie peace and love flower power era of the 70's was coming to an end and a new, edgy style was emerging. Bellbottoms made way for leather jackets and ripped jeans.
Zydeco Dance Steps
Zydeco is a type of American folk music that was made popular in 19th-century Louisiana. It has roots in Creole music and is often associated with Mardi Gras. The sound is dominated by an accordion and a washboard. It is most commonly played at house dances among family and friends. That is because
Learn How To Ballroom Dance
A Classy and Sexy Dance Ballroom dancing has a long and varied history although nowadays it has become to be defined more narrowly. Today the styles of ballroom dancing most agreed upon are the Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Tango, and Swing. They are partner dances with a variety of learned steps
Polishing Dramatic Interpretation Character Relationships
Character action drives drama. And character relations help to drive action. When interpreting a Dramatic Interpretation it is crucial to not only look at the individual character but also the relationships formed around that character.
A Boy and His Horse
A photo gallery spotlighting the puppet horses created by the Handspring Puppet Company for the National Theatre productions of WAR HORSE, based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford with the Handspring Puppet Company, directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris.
Hot Tuna Meets the Blues
Hot Tuna originals, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, are touring the country with harmonica wizard Charlie Musselwhite and bluegrass guitarist/composer Jim Lauderdale. The multi-flavored ensemble takes on the zesty persona of Hot Tuna Blues.
Getting Started and Learning Your First Magic Tricks - A Guide
Both young and old have a special fascination with magic tricks. Just the thought of being able to amaze friends and yourself with your powers of prestidigitation is very exciting. However the best way to start is not necessarily to Google the word magic shop. I did this and all I could come up with
Auditions For Acting, Do You Have What it Takes? Your Actors Management Team Wants to Know
Do you have what it takes to be a working actor? Your Actors Management team wants to know. Do you worry that you are not good enough? Do your nerves get the better of you whenever you are in front of an audience? Your actor's management team can help put your fears and worries to rest.
Learn Coin Magic Tricks to Entertain Your Kids
Kids of all ages are fascinated by magic tricks. Coin magic tricks are relatively easy to learn and don't require expensive props, so teach yourself to perform coin magic tricks and entertain your family.
‘The Real’
Discover more about ‘The Real,’ starring Adrienne Bailon, Jeannie Mai, Loni Love, Tamar Braxton, Tamera Mowry-Housley, a ‘View’-like daytime talk show that received a trial run on selected stations in summer 2013.
Updated Renderworks Tutorial Now Available from Daniel Jansenson
Nemetschek Vectorworks has just published a newly updated training guide for users of Vectorworks software with 'Remarkable Renderworks: An Introduction to the Basics, Second Edition.'
How to Do Magic Tricks For Fun - The Unbreakable Match
In Scotland, Magic is an excellent way of entertaining your friends and family. It is also very useful in business and can be used as a great "ice-breaker" when meeting new business contacts. In this trick, you ask someone to break a match in half and then you completely restore the match!
Information on the Timpani
A member of the percussion family, timpani are drums and the primary choice for orchestral percussion instruments since the 17th century. Also called kettledrums, timpani are bowl-shaped and have pedals that allow for pitch adjustment. Timpani generally appear in a pair and have a sound range of a f
'Candide' and 'Porgy' Lead Jeff Award 2012 Equity Recipients
Honoring the best in Chicago Equity theatre, The 43rd Annual Equity Jeff Awards took place at Drury Lane Oakbrook on Monday, November 7, 2011.
Make Money Using These Key Modeling and Acting Tips!
With 25 years experience booking 1000's ofmodels and actors, here are some of the most important tips that hiring client's look for when booking talent for paid speaking roles or modeling assignments! Does your portfolio or resume show you have worked and trained successfully in the past?
Headshots - The First Step to Getting Started in Acting Or Modeling
When it comes to getting into the world of modeling and acting. A few questions come to mind. Just how far are you willing to go to make your dream come true? What are you willing to do? What are you willing to give? These are questions that only you can answer. Unfortunately my reasons for asking a
23 of the greatest Stephen Colbert quotes ever
Need a bit of funny to brighten up your day a bit? 23 of the greatest Stephen Colbert quotes of all time is just what the doctor ordered.
Stage Lighting Pointers
Lighting a stage properly is a major part of a live production.Southern Stock/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesLighting a stage properly is a major part in bringing theater shows to life. As with any production, lighting a stage is a team effort and must be coordinated with the lighting staff,...