dance workshops: what to expect
ivivva is behind-the-scenes at the Pulse dance workshop in New York this week. We’re meeting some incredible dancers and choreographers – and learning a ton about what happens at an intense dance workshop like this!
Here’s the real deal on what you should expect when you’re going to a big dance workshop – the stuff they don’t tell you on the brochure!
1. The “schedule” never stays the same.
Be prepared to go with the flow because even the published schedule doesn’t always stay the same. You will also have very little time in between classes so you have to stay on top of all of the changes and know what’s next.
This is especially the case if you get selected to do something “extra” like yesterday when Emily, one of our fav dancers, was selected to be in the closing number (a big honour!) –> so we had to take the intermediate schedule and the closing number rehearsal schedule and re-write the whole thing into one big pretty intense schedule!
2. Plan your meals + snacks.
You need to figure out when in the day you will be able to grab a bite and what to eat. For example yesterday Emily didn’t have a break from 2-10pm so we brought a smoothie to try and drink in between classes.
3. Know your rooms.
You have zero time to figure out where you’re going so it’s a best practice to come scope out the rooms early so you don’t get lost in the crowds of people when those doors fly open at the end of a class.
4. Be the first one out of class.
If you need to get anything done between classes (like use the bathroom) you need to be first out of the door at the end of class or you won’t have time to do it.
5. Don’t overpack.
With all of the shopping you’re doing at the event booths and in the cities, you will need to have room in your luggage to get it all home. (Unless of course you buy a new bag! 
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6. Bring lots of sports bras.
After 8 hours of dance, you’re not going to want to wear the same sweaty bra again tomorrow.
7. Bring your phone.
The easiest way to make friends and remember their names etc is to add them to your phone asap when you meet them.
That’s it for now girls! Stay tuned as we post behind-the-scenes images on Facebook, Instagram + on the blog! Ask us – or Emily! – any questions you have about the Pulse and we will try to answer them quickly!
This is Emily hitting a check mark on the streets of New York.
Want more?
- Check out the dance crops Emily is wearing in this video with the 8 Flavahz Dance crew!
- Interested in other big summer dance workshops? Here are our top 6 in North America.
That looks so much fun. The tips are awesome!!! Those would e good for next year for my big dance festival
Cool
This is awesome!
i went to that dance camp-and met emily there! i <3 ny
That looks amazing!! Love your writing by the way
I wanna go to a workshop!!!!! They look sooooooooooooooooooo fun! This helps a lot for future visits! Thanks!
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I was there too
It was fun meeting emily at the Closing number!
i wanna go to the workshop to its sounds awsome
the workshop was fun wasn’t it I wanna go back to get a lyssa haha I love you let’s go back boo bear I love it I wanna go back to the workshop again I love it thank you
This is a very fantastic tanelt show not only for dance lovers but everyone who wants to get inspired. The routines, the outfits, the lights, and all the dancers are just amazing.
Shake I t up. it was so fun girl
i lov the pulse dance convention
Hey Ivviva; plz let me know when the next dance workshop is……. I really am interested and now wanna fly from Washington to New York… and want to do it supppppppeeeerrrrr badly!
Thanks
Julia
Thanks for sharing your love for dance with us Julia! The best way to stay updated on events we’re in is to keep an eye on our Facebook page(http://on.fb.me/TsibLO). In the meantime, take a look at some dance workshops we checked out this past summer: http://bit.ly/TrtK6T