'Being a great dancer is FAR, FAR from enough' Velody gets us into the swing of things
Velody is a swing dancing guru and best-selling author – here she tells Mandy News all about jazz, blues and doing whatever it takes to get the right take.
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Exclusive Interviews
'Work hard' West End dancer Jasmine Kerr reveals how she prepares for shows and more
Jasmine Kerr is a dancer and performer who boasts a string of amazing credits including ensemble work in West End hits 42nd Street and Wicked as well performing in regional runs of Hairspray, Barnum, Peter Pan, Street of Dreams - The Coronation Street Musical, We Will Rock You and Chess In Concert. Here she tells Mandy News how she started out, what the day in the life of a dancer entails and what aspiring dancers can do to launch their careers.
Read more'Play to your strengths' Ballet Boyz Bradley and Harry share their dance journey so far
Harry Price and Bradley Waller are dancers working for the brilliant UK dance company Ballet Boyz, which was set up in 2000 by ex-Royal Ballet dancers Michael Nunn, OBE, and William Trevitt, OBE. Here the duo talk to Mandy News about their dancing journey to date, what it takes to make it as a professional dancer and more.
Read more'Don't give up your dream' Cloud Gate's Lin Hwai-min on his internationally successful dance journey
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan are a critically-acclaimed modern dance group who have toured the world with their jaw-dropping shows. Cloud Gate are so internationally important to the world of dance that the Taiwanese government named the street of their offices Cloud Gate Lane and proclaimed August 21 2003 as "Cloud Gate Day". Here Mandy News has the absolute pleasure of chatting with the dance company's founder Lin Hwai-min about how he made his dance dreams come true, ahead of Cloud Gate's UK premiere of new show Formosa at Sadler's Wells.
Read more'Love it and you can't go wrong' Dancing on Ice star Vanessa Bauer shares her success secrets
Vanessa Bauer is one of the four competing pairs who have surged through to the last few rounds of ITV's Dancing On Ice. Partnered with X-Factor star Jake Quickenden, the German National Champion figure skater has also enjoyed the highest score each week of the series, raking in 38 – just two shy of full points – at the weekend. Here Mandy News talk to Vanessa about how she got started, what led to Dancing on Ice and what aspiring figure skaters can do to follow in her footsteps.
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Featured News
How to plan the perfect dancer's diet
The secret to enjoying an incredible dancing career isn't just dancing – eating right is just as important to maintain strength, stamina and energy.
Read moreHow to SMASH a dance audition
Dance auditions can be incredibly stressful but Mandy News is here to encourage you to success.
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Advice
Advice for Actors: Social Media
Charlotte Armitage, Film & TV Industry Psychologist and Managing Director of YAFTA and YAFTA Talent Agency, talks about how Actors can better manage their online presence on social media without it negatively affecting their real lives.
Advice for Actors: Spotting Mental Distress
Charlotte Armitage, Film & TV Industry Psychologist and Managing Director of YAFTA and YAFTA Talent Agency, along with Mandy News are excited to bring a monthly advice column where Charlotte will answer questions from our Mandy members looking for help.
