Rockhouse Performing Arts

By Maxwell David

As performers we must never forget that our bodies are our instruments. So, just as you would care for a violin, guitar or any other instrument, you must be prepared to look after your body. If you fail to look after your body, you will not perform to the best of your ability and you may not be offered the opportunities you deserve. Here are three top tips to help you maintain your vocal stretch and stamina on stage:

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By Maxwell David

Do you watch TV dance shows like Dancing on Ice and So You Think You Can Dance? Like thousands of other young performers across the UK, you may have been inspired by TV dance shows to take to the dance floor. Whether you dream of dancing in a West End show or just dancing ....

By Maxwell David

Irving Berlin's famous musical Annie Get Your Gun has Annie asking 'what's showbusiness'. In answer to her question, we get the song 'There's No Business Like Showbusiness'.

Whilst the cast ultimately sing about their love of performance they also sing about the not so glamorous parts of their jobs: 'the sawdust and the horses and t....