Showcasing Your Performances Create a stunning gallery of images and videos to showcase your dance performances and artistic work.
Why Add Performance Media? A strong visual portfolio:
Demonstrates your skills and style Attracts potential students and collaborators Documents your artistic growth Increases profile engagement Makes your profile more discoverable Accessing Gallery Manager Open your dancer profile for editing Navigate to the "Gallery" section Click "Add Images" or "Add Videos" Screenshot: Gallery manager showing grid of uploaded images with edit options
Adding Images Upload Process Click "Add Images" Select image files from your device (you can select multiple) Wait for upload to complete Images appear in your gallery Image Guidelines Format: JPG, PNG, or WebPSize: Maximum 5MB per imageResolution: At least 1200px on longest sideOrientation: Any (portrait, landscape, square)Quality: High-resolution, well-lit, in-focus photosPro Tip: Professional photography makes a huge difference. If possible, hire a photographer for performance documentation or have someone capture high-quality images.
What to Include in Image Gallery Performance shots: On-stage action photosCostume close-ups: Showcase elaborate costumesMudra positions: Hand gestures and expressionsGroup performances: Collaborations with other dancersAward ceremonies: Receiving recognitionWorkshop moments: Teaching or learning scenesBehind-the-scenes: Preparation and practiceVenue shots: Iconic performance locationsAdding Videos Video URL Method Link to videos hosted on external platforms:
Upload your performance video to YouTube, Vimeo, or similar Copy the video URL In your profile editor, go to "Videos" section Click "Add Video" Paste the URL Add title and description Save Screenshot: Add video dialog with URL input field and embed preview
Supported Video Platforms YouTube (youtube.com/watch?v=...) Vimeo (vimeo.com/...) Instagram Reels (embedded link) Facebook Videos (public links) Video Guidelines Length: 1-10 minutes ideal (full performances welcome)Quality: At least 720p resolutionContent: Clear view of dance, good audioPrivacy: Set to Public or Unlisted (not Private)Ownership: Only add videos you have rights to shareCopyright: Only upload or link to videos where you have permission. Respect photographer/videographer rights and event organizer policies.
Organizing Your Gallery Reordering Images Arrange images in your preferred order:
In gallery manager, hover over an image Click and hold the drag handle (⋮⋮) Drag to desired position Release to drop Save changes Setting Featured Image Choose which image appears first:
Select an image from your gallery Click "Set as Featured" This image will be prominently displayed Adding Captions Provide context for each image:
Click on an image to edit Enter caption in the text field Include:Performance name or piece Event and location Date Photographer credit (if known) Save Screenshot: Image edit dialog showing caption field and image details
Gallery Display Options Layout Styles Choose how your gallery appears on your profile:
Grid: Uniform squares in rowsMasonry: Varied sizes, Pinterest-styleCarousel: Slideshow formatFeatured Row: Highlights followed by gridImages Per Row Control density of image display:
2 per row: Large, impactful 3 per row: Balanced (default) 4 per row: Compact, shows more Best Practices Quality Over Quantity 10 excellent photos better than 50 mediocre ones Curate carefully - only show your best work Remove old or low-quality images Update regularly with new performances Variety Include different types of shots:
Full-body performance shots Close-ups of expressions and mudras Different costumes and pieces Solo and group performances Various venues and settings Tell a Story Arrange images to show:
Evolution of your style Range of repertoire Diversity of collaborations Growth as an artist Professional Presentation Consistent quality across all images Similar editing style (color grading) Clear, informative captions Proper credits for photographers Image Editing Tips Before Uploading Basic edits to enhance your photos:
Crop: Focus on subject, remove distractionsBrightness: Ensure proper exposureContrast: Make colors popStraighten: Level horizonsSharpen: Enhance clarity (don't overdo)What Not to Do Don't over-filter or over-saturate Avoid heavy filters that distort colors Don't crop so tight that composition suffers Avoid upscaling low-res images Managing Large Galleries Creating Albums Organize images into themed collections:
Go to gallery manager Click "Create Album" Name the album (e.g., "Konark Festival 2023") Add images to the album Albums appear as separate sections on your profile Bulk Actions Manage multiple images at once:
Select multiple images (checkbox in corner) Choose action:Move to album Delete selected Download selected Add same caption to all Deleting Images or Videos Find the media item in gallery manager Click the trash icon or three-dot menu Select "Delete" Confirm deletion Note: Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Make sure you have backups.
Troubleshooting Upload failing Check file size (under 5MB) Verify format (JPG, PNG, WebP) Ensure stable internet Try uploading one at a time Clear browser cache and retry Images appear blurry Upload higher resolution versions Avoid upscaling small images Check original file quality Video not embedding Verify video is Public or Unlisted Check URL format is correct Try copying URL from share button Ensure platform is supported