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I've done three shoots this week (and I have 2 more scheduled)
I highly recommend hiring a dance photographer (someone who has experience capturing movement and stills).
I find that you can't full out "dance" in shoots. I move but I wouldn't call it full on dancing.
I bring my ipod or burn CDs with lots of very slow, very moody music. I bring upbeat music if it's an allnight shoot and I need energy.
If the shoot is going all night or more than 4-5 hours I bring snacks and drinks that will give me energy but not bloat me too much. (I usually eat just whole wheat or watery foods without any sugar during the day so that when I do eat sugar at the shoot, it gives me a boost.)
Bringing a dance friend is great if you can. They can help with makeup, music, hair, costume changes, answer your phone ;) or whatever you need and can also make you feel relaxed with the photog.
Photo makeup is different than stage makeup. I always use false lashes at a shoot.
Take lots of deep breaths and really relax when you are shooting.
I like to look at other dancer's website before a shoot. I sometimes pick 4-5 poses I like of theirs for inspiration if I get "stuck"
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