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
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
Girls who dance while they are growing up often dream of becoming professional dancers. But this career choice isn’t for everyone and here we are going to look at a day in the life of a ballerina. To become a dancer professionally, you must live for your dancing. You won’t have much of a social … 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
So what is contemporary dancing and how did it come about? Let’s explore this misunderstood dance form a little more. Contemporary dance is a genre that’s tricky to define but thrilling to experience. It breaks the mold set by classical ballet and even modern dance, blending a variety of styles and techniques. You’ll see elements … Read more
In this article I am going to look at the 10 Top Dance Styles and why they are so popular worldwide. What Are The 10 Top Dance Styles? Well this is a personal choice in most cases, but in general, I think it would be the following: Ballet Hip Hop (Many different styles) Modern Dance … Read more
Let’s look at how to do a pirouette in ballet. A pirouette is a very quick spinning action on one leg and the word pirouette in French means Spinning Top. Pirouettes normally add excitement to a routine, but they don’t normally lead into another step like many of the other ballet exercises. All dancers dream … Read more
The term ‘Fondu’ in ballet means melted. Think of a fondue meal with melted cheese. Fondu in ballet is the melting or bending of the supporting leg with coordination. At the barre, dancers do an exercise called battement fondu. This is the bending and stretching of the supporting leg while coordinating with the bending and … Read more
Are you ready to take your dance warm-ups to the next level? Look no further than the Bloch Women’s Warm-Up Bootie Dance Shoe! These cozy and stylish booties are perfect for keeping your feet warm and ready to move on the dance floor. Whether you’re preparing for a performance or just want to stay comfortable … Read more
My pupils often ask me why we need to do battement tendu in ballet. Although it does seem like a mundane exercise, there are many good reasons that dancers should be practicing their battement tendu as often as possible. Balanchine quoted “If you just do battements tendu well, you don’t have to do anything else.” … Read more