Competitive+Dance

=//The Right Moves: Preparing for Dance Competitions// = by Pam Chancey New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, 2004

  Call Number: 792.8 CHA

**__Summary/Description__:** Pam Chancey captures the excitement of dance competitions through a thorough description of what it takes to dance competitively. Not only does this book go deep into detail about competitions, it shows how to start off on the right foot in a dance career. It also offers advice, tips, and helpful information from young competitors. This book is helpful for a new competitor, or one who has been competing for years! For those who are looking merely for research information, //The Right Moves// includes facts on the history of dance competitions.

Most of this book is arranged in chronological order and describes each step of a dance competition season, from practice to performance. Since most people try to stay on top of school work as well as dance, Pamela gives tips for time management and studying efficiently between rehearsals are mentioned. This book teaches competitive dancers how to be polite but still competitive. //The Right Moves// supplies helpful nutrition and injury prevention facts too! The book concludes reviewing the information that was presented in //The RIght Moves.//

__**Beyond the Book**__: Go beyond the book by exploring these recommended web resources:


 * The Federation of Dance Competitions The Federation of Dance Competitions is a website devoted to competitive dance. The federation is consists of thirteen individual dance competitions that try to recognize great achievement in the world of competitive dance. The FDC's website lists scholarships awarded by the federation and rankings of each dance studio based on "points" earned at various competitions. Information can be found on the annual FDC gala and rules that members of the Federation of Dance Competitions must follow. This is a go-to site for anyone looking for some knowledge on different dance competitions or wishing to join the FDC.
 * The World of Competitive Dance This is a page devoted to the different aspects of competitive dance. The page includes links to more websites branching off from each sub-category of competitive dance. There are links to videos from dance competitions, and links for different books to buy on the subject. The main part of the page is an article about what each step of competing is like. Finally, there is a poll that can be answered. This site contains very basic information on competitive dance.
 * Dance Magazine Dance Magazine is a magazine that includes material that most dancers find beneficial. In addition, the Dance Magazine website includes a dance blog and numerous articles. People who are not looking to read a lot on the subject can browse through numerous pictures and videos from photo shoots. The website also includes information on how to subscribe the magazine and other books that relate to the subject. Links to Dance Magazine's Twitter, Facebook, and Pinetrest are included as well. This link is helpful for everyone!
 * Competitions:Winning Ways This online mini-magazine is appealing to anyone preparing for a dance competitions. It is very close in relation to <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">//The Right Moves// and contains a generous amount of information correlating to the subjects found in the book. The magazine also gives information and dates for various competitions across the country. Dance teachers can find teaching tips and competitors can gain knowledge on nutrition, stretching, and performing. Competitions: Winning Ways is great for one who is looking for a decent amount of information at quick glance.
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Gaynor Minden Company The Gaynor Midden Company specializes in clothing and shoes for ballerinas. This company is very unique in the fact that it offers customizable pointe shoes. There are also training aids available for purchase ranging from twenty to thirty dollars. Gaynor Midden supplies free posters to those who make a purchase on the site. The website includes links and articles relating to every type of dance and is very helpful for anyone looking to further their dance education. SInce there are so many components of this site, it would be advisable to explore it first hand.
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">So You Think You Can Dance So You Think You Can Dance is a national television show that shows on FOX. Young adults compete dances each week in hope of being America's Favorite Dancer. SYTYCD's website hosts information on the participants of the current season's competitors and winners of previous seasons. Likewise, photos and videos from each week's show can be viewed. Information on the auditions for the show along with other information is included. For those who like all types of dance, this site is great!

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Different Competitions to Attend:__
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Showstopper <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Starquest <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Starpower <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I Love Dance <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thunderstruck <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hall of Fame <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nexstar <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jump! <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">West Coast Dance Explosion <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Star Systems

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**__Competition Costume Companies:__** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Creations By Cicci <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kelle Dance Costumes <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Curtain Call <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A Wish Come True <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Meekelle <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ferreira

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__For Fun...........__
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Dance Moms__

<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Different Competitive Dance Studios:__
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Dance By Cami__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Ultimate Dance__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Reign Dance Productions__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Elite Dance By Damian__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Studio 19__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Studio G__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Dance Extensions__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Dance Workshop By Shari__