Expert: Kitty Kavey - 7/3/2008

Question
hi am 13 i write songs and i want to be a good dancer like Alison stunner please what do i do

Answer
I know of an Alyson Stoner, so I can answer your question in reference to her.  Please excuse me if you meant another person.

From her biography:
Alyson Stoner began studying dance (tap, jazz and ballet) at age 3, and was around age 6-8 years old when she and her family moved to Los Angeles and she began working in commercials, television and stage, as well as films.  She also does print and voiceover, and teaches hip hop dance.

She is also studying currently with a voice teacher.  Not quite the same thing as writing songs - but certainly continue any training or experience you can get with (song)writing.

You can look around your area for dance classes in the style of dance you like.  That may also give you the opportunity to perform as well for an audience, if that's the direction you want to go in.

The most important thing is to practice as far as the dance goes.  If you decide to pursue dance as a career, you will also do well to have as much training on your resume as you can.

As for the song writing, one of the things you can do (if you decide to purse that professionally as well) is to check out songwriting contests, and begin making contacts with singers, bands and others in the music industry - or who are looking to get into that industry.

If you haven't already, watch the movie "Coyote Ugly" (Released in 2000, starring Piper Perabo). The main character is an aspiring songwriter, and might at least give you some insight into that end of the business.

Good luck to you,
~Kitty