As performers, having enough energy and stamina to get through a performance week without feeling depleted is the ultimate dream. Few of us reach this point, and it has become the norm to feel constantly fatigued, run down, and burnt out. This feeling of “barely making it through” is never questioned. It is totally accepted […]
As performers, our minds can either be our greatest assets, or our worst enemies. The stage demands our full presence and authenticity. Yet, all too often, we find ourselves trapped in a cycle of overthinking, stifling our creativity and inhibiting our ability to connect with our audience. So, how can you break free from overthinking? […]
If you’ve been in this industry for a few years, chances are you’ve been feeling the weight of the constant cycle of auditioning, rehearsing, and performing–and it’s starting to get a little too heavy. You’re overwhelmed, burnt out, and stuck in the daily grind that every performer is all too familiar with. It’s okay – […]
Tiziana (@tizipagliarulo on Instagram) has over 20 years of experience in the live entertainment industry. Growing up in a small village of Italy, she dreamed of becoming a dancer but had no idea where to start. Only that NYC was calling to her. At the age of 18 she traveled to New York to study dance and began her career working with some of the worlds greatest directors in the Live Entertainment Industry, Television, and Cinema. In 2019 she began collaborating with the legendary Director Franco Dragone, and ever since, she has continued to work on multiple film and television projects. This is a glance at her past.
I retired from my dance career about 9 years ago. I loved being a professional dancer. It is a special feeling, being able to express everything without words. I learned so much from my dance training and career: discipline, dedication, attention to detail, focus, persistence, and a strong work ethic. I’ve reflected a lot on my career and everything I’ve learned, both positive and negative. And if I could go back and talk to my younger self, this is what I would say:
We’ve all seen that little boy walking on the tip of his toes or noticed a young girl who loves to pirouette with her arms above her head. Many kids show a strong interest in ballet at a very young age and want to go see the Nutcracker every holiday season and feel a true calling for this art form. No one dancer goes through the same path, but horseback riding is definitely not the most conventional prologue to a life of pirouettes and piqués!
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