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3 Ways To Freshen Up Your Fall Dance Curriculum

August 28, 2018 by Guest Contributors Leave a Comment

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Plan to succeed in the new dance season. Make your fall dance routines and class material feel fresh, even to you!

Filed Under: Blog, Teaching Tagged With: affirmations, class planning, curriculum, lesson planning, music for dance class, new ideas, partnering

What to Know Before You Go: International Latin

August 15, 2018 by Guest Contributors Leave a Comment

Fun and sexy — who wouldn’t want to give Latin dance a whirl? Here’s what you need to know before you try your first Latin ballroom class.

Filed Under: Blog, Dance Class Experience, Dancing, Terminology Tagged With: attire, ballroom dance, cha cha, dance tips, international latin, jive, latin dance, paso doble, rumba, samba, training, vocabulary

“Experiencing the Art of Pas de Deux”: Philosophical and Practical Guidance from the Pros

August 13, 2018 by Leigh Purtill Leave a Comment

Pas de Deux

Dance partners on stage and off, Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg and Carlos Miguel Guerra, present a detailed guide with practical advice, historical context and personal philosophy on the ballet pas de deux.

Filed Under: Blog, Dance Library, Dancethropology Tagged With: ballet, book review, Carlos Miguel Guerra, classical ballet, dance books, dance education, dance history, Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg, miami city ballet, partnering, Pas de deux, Performing arts

What to Know Before You Go: International Standard

August 8, 2018 by Guest Contributors Leave a Comment

Ballroom dancers at competition

Thinking about trying ballroom dance? Whether it’s for fun or you have your eyes on competitive Dancesport, here’s what you need to know about the dances, vocabulary, attire and training tips before your first class.

Filed Under: Blog, Dance Class Experience, Dancing, Terminology Tagged With: ballroom dance, competition, dance attire, dance shoes, dance tips, dancesport, first class, foxtrot, international standard, quickstep, tango, training, vocabulary, waltz

5 Scholarship Opportunities for Dancers

July 28, 2018 by Nichelle (owner/editor) 11 Comments

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Scholarships specifically for dancers can help lighten the financial burden of higher education. Included are five scholarship opportunities for dancers that can be used at most colleges, universities, and dance programs.

Filed Under: Blog, College, Dancing, Featured Tagged With: arts, college dance, College Guide, Colleges and Universities, dance, dance scholarship, education, Financial Aid, financial award, for dancers, higher education, Scholarship, scholarships for dancers, talent awards, United States, university dance

Cultivating Healthy Competition to Improve Your Training

June 21, 2018 by Guest Contributors Leave a Comment

A woman stares judgmentally at her own image.

Competion is an inherent part of dance and dance training. Learning to compete healthfully advances your growth as a dancer. Here are some tips on cultivating a winning approach to competitive dance.

Filed Under: Blog, Competing, Dancing, Health, Wellness & The Dancer's Body, Performing Tagged With: comparisons, competition, competitive dance, healthy attitude, healthy body image, healthy competition, inner dialog, mental attitude, mental health, mindset

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