Some Common Foot Problems As We Age

foot problems as we age

Most dancers know that their feet are very important and because they have to last a lifetime, we need to look after them as best we can. Here are some of the more common foot problems as we age and what we can do about these niggles if anything at all. This article contains affiliate links, which … Read more

How To Teach Parent And Me Classes In Your Dance Studio

how to Teach Parent And Me Classes

Let’s explore the topic ‘how to teach parent and me classes.’ A good and quality parent and me dance program will help you to attract new students into your studio. You can target the 2 and 3 year olds for this and the classes are a lot of fun to teach. Here is why you … Read more

MacMillan’s The Invitation

the invitation ballet

The Invitation Ballet was choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan and was first performed by the Royal Ballet Touring Section at the New Theatre in Oxford on the 10th of November 1960. The original cast were Lynn Seymour as the girl, Christopher Gable as her cousin, Anne Heaton and Desmond Doyle as the husband and wife. They … Read more

Ballerina Comforter Sets – Ballerina Bedding

ballerina comforter sets

If you have a ballet lover in the house or you yourself are one, then you are going to adore these ballerina comforter sets and ballerina quilt sets. You can purchase them online at great prices, and you will find something here without even having to climb in the car. Every little girl’s dream is … Read more

Dance Revolution Or Dance Boom – You Decide

dance revolution

A dance revolution or dance boom is a time in history when dancing gets a sudden boost. This could happen when a dance movie comes out, or someone famous promotes dance or even a TV Series such as ‘Dance Moms’ or ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ can bring about a sudden boom in the interest … Read more

How To Appreciate Danses Concertantes Ballet

Let’s look at how to appreciate Danses Concertantes Ballet. This is a one act ballet and it was choreographed by the Scottish Kenneth MacMillan. This was his first commission. The music is Stravinsky and the Decor was originally done by Nicholas Geogiadis. Danses Concertantes Ballet was first performed by the Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet at … Read more

How To Teach Dancing With Positive Reinforcement

how to teach dancing

If you are a dance instructor, you may want to focus on how to teach dancing by not giving negative corrections or corrections the children don’t understand. Using positive reinforcement is a great way to correct your pupils and also make sure your pupils grow in their dancing and understand what they need to work … Read more

Center In Ballet – What And Why

center in ballet

What Is Center In Ballet? Center in ballet is the reward for all your hard and disciplined work at the barre. It is not that center work in ballet requires less effort, but it is far more exhilarating for the dancer, as this is when she feels she is really and truly dancing. Center work … Read more

Posture for Kids (Especially The Younger Ones)

posture for kids

When teaching ballet to young children, especially those in preschool, we have to be careful how we address posture for kids, especially when it comes to training certain aspects of ballet technique. We need to be both realistic and safe when teaching these little bodies and be very aware of what we are saying, as their … Read more