Best Way To Teach Young Children To Dance/Move

Best Way To Teach Young Children To Dance

If you are wondering what the best way to teach young children to dance is, it is not by doing endless plies or tendus. It’s actually about teaching them to move with increased control, coordination, and confidence. Fundamental movements involve the raw or core movement, devoid of aesthetic refinement or style. In order to learn … Read more

The Importance Of Feet, Especially Aimed At Dancers

the importance of feet

Let’s look at the importance of feet. This article is aimed at dancers, but feet are very underrated parts of the body, so it pertains to all of us. The Importance of Feet Step into the fascinating world of the human foot, a marvel of intricate design and functionality. Despite its often-overlooked presence, the foot … Read more

A Day In The Life Of A Ballerina

a day in the life of a ballerina

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

Battement Frappe in Ballet

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

What Is Contemporary Dancing All About?

what is contemporary dancing

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

The 10 Top Dance Styles Explained

Top Dance Styles Explained

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

How To Do A Pirouette or Even Multiple Pirouettes

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

Fondu In Ballet and How To Do It

fondu in ballet

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