abc for dance creates teaching tools, curriculum and specialty manuals for dance educators and dancers. The not-yet-released Pre-pointe Dance Curriculum includes both a manual (pdf format allowing teachers to print what they need) that covers the reasoning behind pre-pointe work, screening for readiness, educational materials for parents, in depth descriptions of all exercises, sample lesson plans and video clips of the exercises, AND exercise cards with each exercise printed on heavy cardstock to be taken into the classroom for easy reference.
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Spring Fever Giveaway
Maybe you remember our last (and first) big giveaway event in November. We’re set to go again, giving away more great prizes to Dance Advantage readers in our Spring Fever Giveaway! March 21-27, 2011. We’ve got you covered – your A-B-C’s and 1-2-3’s! Wearables, gear to help you practice and improve, teaching and curriculum aids, and more!
Share A Moment With The World…
What will you be doing this time TOMORROW? Thousands worldwide will be dancing as they come together simultaneously to create a global public art performance, uniting time zones, people, and cultures. Now in its seventh year, dance anywhere® will take place on Friday, March 18, 2011 at noon pacific daylight time (PDT), 3pm EDT.
Getting Into Character Dance
A review of Vagnova Ballet Academy’s Character Dance Class DVD (availability courtesy KineticFlix.com). Plus, additional resources for teachers on DVD and CD and more articles and blog posts to help you “get into Character”.
Cabriole in Cruelty-Free Ballet Slippers
Cynthia King is the director of Cynthia King Dance Studio in Brooklyn, NY. Her love for animals originated in the connection she had with her dog as a young child and her passion for animal rights began with literature on the subject. Since 1967 she has eaten only a plant-based diet but consistently faced the challenge of recommending ballet slippers to her students as even canvas slippers use animal skin for the soles. It became her mission to provide an affordable alternative to leather-soled slippers. Find out more about Ms. King and Cynthia King Vegan Ballet Slippers.
5 Considerations Before You Buy Ballet Shoes For Little Feet
If you are a parent with an aspiring dancer, nothing is more exciting for both of you than getting all the necessary apparel, including a first or new pair of ballet shoes. However, for little feet, it is very important to get the right shoes at the right price. Consider these 5 points before you buy ballet slippers for a young student.