I was just re-reading Craig Berman's wonderful artist profile from January 2013. Today I am reposting his final advice for college students. Craig is a physical therapist and has performed with Momix, Pilobolus, and Cirque du Soleil. To read his full artist profile, click here.

Photo: Danielle Arico

Advice to young dancers - Craig's Top 10 List:

10. Side projects are a great way to keep up your psych.

9. You will have good days and bad days. Make sure you have more good ones than bad ones. If not, change something.

8. Always have food with you. I always keep a Clif Bar in my backpack.

7. Try to work with people that you like, not just choreography that you like.

6. Learn from your mistakes and don't let your boss ever hear you complain.

5. Against the advice of many of my past teachers, I recommend that you focus on your strengths not you weaknesses.

4.Take chances.

3. At an audition, show personality not just technique.

2. Be willing to laugh at yourself. 

1. Friendship and family are #1 for your success and happiness.