Musicians and dancers know the importance of daily practice. I took piano lessons for five years and my teacher expected me to practice one hour every day-no days off for weekends or vacations. For some reason that level of consistency has not generally been accepted as a part of the process of visual artists. It should be.

Traditionally, gymnasts, acrobats, circus performers and dancers wear the unitard. It is a one-piece garment that is basically a combination between a leotard and tights. The unitard covers all of a person's body, but does not restrict movement in anyway. Lycra is blended with either cotton or polyester to create a stretchable fabric. Now we know what unitards are, lets take a look at some famous pop culture icons that have worn them.

The image of only sailors and drunks attending a strip club is not true. Who really shows up to watch the dancers take off their clothes?

You, like most young dancers, are getting ready for the 2010 Summer Intensive Program Auditions. Everyday you attend class and apply those corrections the ballet instructors are giving. With all your might, you are trying so hard to prove yourself, but you still think it is not enough.

Chippendales in New York back in 1990 was entirely different then it is now. Back in the day the dancers looked different and the shows were definitely performed in a more show like production. The male revue New York City scene has morphed into a full free for all direction. Being with Chippendales in New York in the early 1990s was the closest point to being a rock star.