Ballet dancing on pointe has only been happening for the past couple of hundred years. According to pointe shoe history, pointe work is a relatively new and ongoing development. Ballet dancing itself was happening for about 200 years before pointe work even came into the picture. Technology and advancement on the pointe shoe are ongoing … Read more
Who has heard of DoGeek Pointe Shoes? If you’ve ever tried finding your first pair of pointe shoes online, you probably know it can feel a bit intimidating. I remember searching through countless brands, styles, and sizing charts, trying to figure out what would actually fit and support me in class. It gets even trickier … Read more
Knee injuries in dancers are not uncommon, as the knee joint is very complicated and in a way also sensitive to injury, especially amongst both dancers and athletes. Knees although they seem simple, are one of the most complex joints in the human body. The knees and knee joints are hot spots for ballet dancers … Read more
Over the years of teaching, I have come into contact with a lot of pupils with hyperextended knees, and hyperextended knee treatment and training require care, especially in ballet training. What Is A Hyperextended Knee? A hyperextended knee is one that looks as though it is bending backwards when the knee is fully stretched. Hyperextended … Read more
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
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
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
What Are Creative Dance Arts? Creative dance arts is not a formal dance form like ballet, modern or hip hop, it is just a natural way of moving and expressing ourselves. If you think about it, from the moment of birth to the very last breath that we make, we all have the need to … Read more
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
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