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How should one prepare for dance auditions?

Those who want to pursue dance for college need to prepare well for their audition. Aside from polishing steps and preparing for performances, one must also get ready for an interview. Mark Hochberg, an NYU freshman dance student, shares some tips that will help aspiring dance college students impress during their auditions. Choose an auditionContinue reading “How should one prepare for dance auditions?”

Is strength training good for dancers?

Dancers need to be light on their feet to move swiftly. Gaining a few healthy pounds due to muscle growth doesn’t seem like a good idea at first. However, strength training or weight training can actually make a dancer feel stronger and leaner. Mark Hochberg, NYU Tisch Department of Dance student, incorporates weight training inContinue reading “Is strength training good for dancers?”

Health crisis protection: Dancing to strengthen the body

NYU freshman and dance major Mark Hochberg has remained quite productive during the quarantine period. During his free time, when he isn’t dancing, Mark blogs about his passion for the art. For this blog, Mark explores the many ways dance can strengthen the body and make it strong enough to face the global health crisis and theContinue reading “Health crisis protection: Dancing to strengthen the body”

Contemporary dance: Understanding the diverse styles and genres

Mark Hochberg is an NYU Tisch School of the Arts dance student. He has always been passionate about the art of movement. And NYU’s curriculum allows him to immerse in diverse styles and genres so that he can further hone his skills. For those who are not yet familiar with contemporary dance, the art formContinue reading “Contemporary dance: Understanding the diverse styles and genres”

How to become a successful dance student

The dance classes your take for your major will demand your best and push you to your limits. If you’ve ever felt like you’re out of your depth once you step into the university’s dance studio like the one at Tisch, here are the things upper class students shared about becoming successful in your majorContinue reading “How to become a successful dance student”