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

Warm Up Boots Dancers Love

warm up boots dancers

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

The Importance Of Calf And Ankle Flexibility Exercises

calf and ankle flexibility

Let’s take a look at calf and ankle flexibility exercises, as these can be very important for dancers. Having strong calves and ankles will help to prevent injury and also make your dancing look stronger and your allegro will improve in leaps and bounds. If you want to better understand the reason why your ankle … Read more

Why Dynamic Warm Up Exercises Are Great For Dancers

dynamic warm up exercises

Dynamic Warm Up Exercises are a great way for dancers to start their class. Today, dynamic warm up exercises are a standard routine for athletes ranging from amateurs to professionals. What Are Dynamic Warm Up Exercises? Dynamic warm up exercises uses stretches that are “dynamic,” meaning you are moving as you stretch. For decades, static … Read more

Ballet Foot Stretcher Dancers Will Love

foot stretcher dancers

Let’s look at the Superior Arch Ballet Foot Stretcher, as I have been reading a lot of positive reviews about this product. As a dance teacher, I am quite weary when it comes to foot stretchers because if you are not careful you can overstretch the ligaments in the ankles and feet. However, the Superior … Read more

Let’s Look At The Straddle Jump

the straddle jump

The straddle jump or side split jumps are common leaps used in gymnastics, Acro, cheerleading, and also in contemporary and jazz dancing. Straddle jumps are most appealing when you can jump high while keeping your toes pointed and your back and legs straight. They also look impressive if the dancer is flexible and can open … Read more

How To Improve Your Layouts In Your Modern Dancing

how to improve your layouts in modern dance

Let’s look at layouts in modern dancing and how you can improve your layouts. There are generally three important layout lines in modern dancing. To achieve any of these lines, it helps if the dancer is supple, strong, and understands how to hold their torso firmly. So it is a good idea first to strengthen … Read more