The Lady and the Fool is a one-act ballet choreographed by John Cranko. The music is from Verdi’s lesser-known operas, selected and arranged by Charles Mackerras. The Scenery and costumes were done by Richard Beer, and it was first performed by the Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet at the New Theatre in Oxford on the 25th … Read more
In this article, I am going to take a look at Jazz Dance history as well as what jazz dance is all about. Jazz Dance is more than just a dance style; it’s a vibrant expression rooted in a rich cultural tapestry. Understanding where it all began helps us appreciate its depth and beauty. Jazz … Read more
Why not take some ballroom dancing lessons? Why you may ask? Because a couple of decades ago everyone could do this. We would go to parties and couples would be whizzing around the floor having the time of their lives. This unfortunately doesn’t happen so much anymore. Ballroom dancing is all about grace, rhythm, and … Read more
As dance teachers, we are always telling our pupils to smile when they dance, but we do this to avoid those blank facial expressions you get when they are on stage. On the other side of the coin, you could end up with a cheesy smile with no change in the facials for the entire … Read more
Unleash Your Full Potential Dancers! Don’t waste class time by chatting with friends, marking your work, or not giving your best. Going All Out In Your Dance Class In a recent class I was teaching, I challenged my students to give it their all in a full-out run-through of the combination. One student remembered some … Read more
If you are deciding whether or not you want to be a teacher of dance, here is some dance teacher career information you may find interesting. As a teacher of dance myself, I find it both an enjoyable and rewarding career. It has many ups and downs, just like any job, and sometimes it is … Read more
Having a ballet dancers body and having strength as well is a hard juggling act, but it is very possible. Why Does A Ballet Dancers Body Need Strength? Having a strong body is very important for ballet dancers and by having strength, we don’t mean you need to be able to pick up the heaviest … Read more
John Cranko was a South African ballet dancer and Choreographer who worked with the Royal Ballet and the Stuttgart Ballet. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that the owner of this website will get a commission from any qualifying sales. John Cyril Cranko was born on the 15th of August 1927 to parents … Read more
What is Latin Dancing? Well to me it is a fusion of passion and precision between two people. Latin dance is like an electric current that pulses through the room, charging everyone in its path. At the core of its irresistible allure are passion and rhythm—two elements that transform each movement into a vibrant expression … Read more
The word frappe means to strike or knock and in battement frappe in ballet, this is exactly what the dancer is doing with the working foot on the ground. What is a Battement Frappe in Ballet? Some people think of a coffee break when hearing battement frappe, but in ballet, it is a step that … Read more