VOICE AND MOVEMENT

Cicely Berry on Speaking Shakespeare for Now
May 12, 2008
Meet Cicely Berry, generally acknowledged as the world's foremost vocal coach.

Vocal Ease: They Sing, They Act, and They're Old
April 09, 2008
There's no other ensemble of septuagenarians, octogenarians, and even some nonagenarians spending five to six weeks a year singing around the world.

Balanchine Online
April 07, 2008
Serious dance professionals should be well-informed about Balanchine's prodigious output. Test your Balanchine IQ.

Dance/Movt: Music for Ballet Class
April 03, 2008
When you're in ballet class, how well do you listen to the music? Are you aware of how the accompaniment supports what you're doing? You should be.

Masks and Movement
March 18, 2008
"Working with masks is wonderful training for any kind of actor, whether you want to go into film, television, Broadway, or any form of theatre," says actor Dana Wieluns, a Los Angeles-based mask and movement coach.

Dance/Movement: Learning to Do Yoga Safely
March 03, 2008
If you're planning to purchase only one new movement DVD this year, make it 'Anatomy for Yoga With Paul Grilley'.

Voiceover: Can You Hear Me Now?
February 28, 2008
Believe it or not, voiceover is a visual medium. Find out how to create the best pictures through your voice and emotion.

Dance Gems on YouTube
February 20, 2008
From Bob Fosse song-and-dance numbers to Chita Rivera's steamy steps, YouTube offers dancers clips a plenty.


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