Category Archives: Dance Resources

Dance Knowledge – a Sharing

I am very grateful for the strong and extremely structured foundation I received when I first entered the dance world in SL.  Even now, I may grumble at times (“but the show isn’t for 2 months!!”) .  In truth, the … Continue reading

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Tips and Tricks – Starting Dancers Backstage and Rezzing Movers Early!

As with almost everything, there are multiple ways you can use different tools.  I share here one method that makes my performances much easier and less stressful. How many of us have put our movers in our set, or had … Continue reading

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Creating Choreography – My Flow

Below is my own flow that I usually follow when choreographing a dance.  To me, choreography is the most important part.  If I only have effects, and a cool costume, and set – do I have a dance?  Nope.  But … Continue reading

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The Sirens Call – a beginning for the new dancer

“Begin at the beginning and go on until you come to the end, then STOP”        ~ Alice in Wonderland You feel the call.  Perhaps it was a performance, perhaps an impulsive inspiration from above, but whatever drew … Continue reading

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Particle Stores – Favorites

Interesting thought…the first inclination was to “hide” the stores I use, so that my dance effects can be “different” and “special”.  It took only a few seconds before I totally nixed that idea.  If we don’t encourage support of the … Continue reading

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Favorite Gadgets

My ultimate favorite gadget.  So simple yet it completely changed how I organize my animations and how I choose animations for choreography Holds poses, animations, and dances.  Copy animations to each number (right click, edit linked) – my dances are … Continue reading

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Animation Stores – Favorites

Stores I personally use are listed below.  Except for the rare couples dance animation, I only buy copy versions.  Unless a store sells copy animations, I won’t use them or recommend them.  Feel free to suggest others in comments! 4/13/2022 … Continue reading

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