There are so many great things about being a member of StepONE Dance Company that I wanted to share some info with my fellow dance community! I find it sad to admit that cruise ship dancing is a black sheep in our industry. It’s a job that many dancers overlook… Read More about “The Diamond in the Rough: StepONE Dance Company”
Tell me about it stud! I’ve always been a big fan of the movie Grease and thought a Grease Lightning party would be super fun. For my birthday, we celebrated the themed party in the Officers Bar on the ship. In order to have this party in the first place,… Read More about “Grease Lightning Go Grease Lightning!”
Birthdays while working on cruise ships can sometimes feel unimportant due to being far away from family and friends, but they can actually be super fun and memorable. The first time I had my birthday on a ship, I played a drinking game with some friends the night before and… Read More about “Birthdays On Cruise Ships”
On a cruise ship, staying fit is the number one priority for an entertainer. Being fit does not mean going to the gym 24/7 but entails proper nourishment, rest, and conditioning. Dancing on a cruise ship is very difficult because it requires performing on a rocking ship, which results in… Read More about “Staying Fit on a Cruise Ship”
Life as a cast member is a blast. As a cast member, one usually has more privileges then a regular crew member on a cruise ship. Many crew members say the cast are somewhat living a lavish lifestyle, similar to the guests vacationing on board, but that is not completely… Read More about “Life As A Cast Member While On Board”
Before embarking for a cruise ship contract, there are a few things that take place for a hired cast member. Generally, a month or two before the embarkation date, a cast goes through a training process to learn the choreography of the show packages (number of shows in a show… Read More about “Life as a Cast Member Before Embarking”
Life on board as a crew member is always interesting to guests on board as well as friends and family. Usually a crew member will say, “it’s great job if you want to travel the world”, but there is more to that answer. Therefore, this blog will explain in depth… Read More about “Life On Board as a Crew Member”
Cruise ship packing is always very stressful and difficult, especially when you have to pack for contracts that are longer than six months or include multiple itineraries. If one has never worked on a cruise ship before and could benefit from some advice on how to pack, below are some… Read More about “What Should You Pack for a Cruise Ship Contract?”
Preparing for dance auditions can be very stressful, especially when you don’t have a set routine to prepare yourself. Growing up in a competitive dance setting, I attended many dance conventions and intensives. I took part in a lot of auditions at these events, where I would always be known… Read More about “Preparing for Dance Auditions”
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