"A Nick Hern book"--Title page verso.

"Carlos Acosta, Matthew Bourne, Teneisha Bonner, Darcey Bussell, Lauren Cuthbertson, Maxine Doyle, Tommy Franzén, Adam Garcia, Jonathan Goddard, Matthew Golding, Melissa Hamilton, Wayne McGregor, Steven McRae, Stephen Mear, Cassa Pancho, Seeta Patel, Arlene Phillips, Arthur Pita, Kate Prince, Matthew Rees, Tamara Rojo, Kenrick 'H₂O' Sandy, Hofesh Shechter, Aaron Sillis, Marlon 'Swoosh' Wallen"--Page 4 of cover.

Introduction -- The dancers and choreographers -- Part one: Training : Why dance? ; Starting out ; What school? What style? ; Getting better: improving technique ; Dealing with bullies ; Are you hungry enough? -- Part two: The body : How important is the 'perfect body'? ; Body conditioning: class isn't enough ; Good pain: the inevitable gripes ; A word on pointe shoes ; Bad pain: when injury strikes ; You are what you eat -- Part three: Getting a job : Having the right attitude ; Being employable ; Networking and getting noticed ; Nailing auditions ; Competitions: a good idea? -- Part four: In the studio : What choreographers want ; Getting into character ; Tips on partnering -- Part five: On stage : Pre-show rituals ; Dealing with nerves ; Taking the spotlight ; Beyond the theatre ; Making mistakes ; What makes a great dancer? -- Part six: Choreography : Becoming a choreographer ; Honing your craft ; Getting yourself out there ; Practicalities: the business of choreography -- Part seven: A life in dance : Moving up the ranks ; Rivalries and relationships ; Keeping the faith ; Making ends meet ; Dealing with criticism ; Asking for feedback ; Reviews: do you read them? ; Life after dance ; One piece of advice.

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