AI Dance Choreography Tools

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As a dancer or dance teacher, I know you have probably researched AI Dance Choreography tools, as obviously they must exist! You know, dance has been around forever, but it’s only recently that we’ve seen tech jumping in to shake things up. AI’s stepping in, bringing new vibes to choreography, kind of like mixing old-school … Read more

Best Dance Forms For Weight Loss

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Let’s discuss the best dance forms for weight loss, because not all of us love the gym and not all of us want to become professional dancers, but we do want to have fun just dancing. Who would’ve thought bustin’ a move could torch those calories so effectively? Dance is more than just something you … Read more

Eating Disorders In Dancers – Why?

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Today I would like to go a little into eating disorders in dancers, as this seems to be quite a common issue in the dance world. Why So Many Eating Disorders In Dancers? The reasons for eating disorders in dancers are actually quite obvious. With a mirror being a dancer’s best friend and constantly looking … Read more

Stress Solutions for Dancers

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Let’s look at some stress solutions for dancers, and dance teachers. Here is how to identify, manage and prevent overwhelm. Dance students and teachers often carry stress from dance and everyday life at the same time, class and rehearsals layered over school, work, finances, and relationships. The hard part is that overwhelm can feel like … Read more

La Sylphide Ballet Story – The Epitome of Romanticism

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La Sylphide ballet story was ballet’s statement ballet in the Age of Romanticism. Marie Taglioni was and always will be the incarnation of its ideal. Her light and graceful dancing and her use of pointe for expressive purposes were fully exploited in the ballet that her father created for her in 1832. La Sylphide became … Read more

Do You Need A Ballet Turning Board To Do Good Turns?

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The dance rage at the moment seems to be the ballet turning board. This board also goes by other names like dance turn board, pirouette turning board or just plain TurnBoard. It seems like this is the must have for any dancer who wants to improve their turns. Training to do pirouettes in ballet requires … Read more

The History Of Ballet Technique And How It Evolved

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Let’s look at the history of ballet technique and how it has evolved over the past few hundred years. The History of Ballet Technique The rich history of classical ballet starts way back in the Italian Renaissance courts. From there, it slowly made its way to France, where King Louis XIV’s passion for dance helped … Read more

How To Pirouette In Ballet – Tips and Tricks

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Pirouettes are one of those things in ballet that take endless practice, and there are no shortcuts when it comes to how to pirouette in ballet. Here are some tips and tricks to improve your pirouettes How To Pirouette In Ballet Tips and Tricks From the Pros Learn to turn first – form and technique … Read more

Ballet Strength Exercises and Why To Do Them

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Ballet strength exercises are really important if you are a dancer. Having a strong body is very important in your ballet dancing because a body without strength won’t be able to hold itself up, let alone move with grace. Having strength means more than the ability to pick up heavy weights.  Strength in your body defines … Read more