Category Archives: Dance Resources

I so often say that “necessity is the mother of invention”…and for me, that’s true.  Many of the things I figure out or create are because I’m frustrated or keep saying “there must be a better way to do this”. … Continue reading →

Moving objects with Choreo Designer – My “ancient Chinese secret”…and… how I moved this bathtub up on stage for this dance! Moving objects with Spot On Choreo Designer is easier than you think and can add significant impact in a … Continue reading →

Smooth Dancer tip for choreography – using timed animations in the middle of your loose animations! Normally I practice and practice my choreo until I’m ready to play it manually and record (one of my favorite things), BUT today I … Continue reading →

Would you use a hammer to tighten a leaking pipe?  No… it’s all about using the right tool for the job.  The hard part is – there are so many tools out there!  When it comes to music, you have … Continue reading →

Gyazo  is an absolute wonder for taking screen captures and videos – a whole area or just a section of your screen.  Free users can take screen captures, up to 7 seconds of video and view recent captures.  Pro users … Continue reading →

Quick note on Choreography Design System 1.20 I love this update and the addition of the stats – arrival and departure times for each waypoint.  I also love to “shift-copy” my designer rings.  I create a route for the dancer … Continue reading →

During workshops, it’s not always the best time to share the tips and tricks I’ve picked up, so I share them here.  As always, use whatever information works for you.  Note:  I am a bit OCD – these tricks work … Continue reading →

Came across this really great tutorial on lighting.  Lighting is one of those things I struggle and mess with, knowing I could use it more effectively.  Very helpful how this is presented. Enjoy!

Particles!  Either you’re shivering in delight or shuddering (like I do) when I think about all I have in my inventory that I’m not using.  For this post, I’m not talking about making particles, but using what you buy. First: … Continue reading →