If you are already gifted at picking up choreography, skip this article. But, if you or a dancer you know could be better and faster when learning new combinations this post has tips and tricks for you!
Dancing
Why We Dance: In the Studio and On Stage
There are many reasons we dance. One dance teacher reflects on these as she looks back on her dance recital and all the students learned and accomplished, demonstrating why dance matters.
Embodying a Magic Spell: Pilates Cross-Training For Dancers
Creator of the Drexel Pilates training program, Jennifer Morley, describes how Pilates practice became a “magic spell” in her dance training, correcting inefficiency and imbalance for a more highly-functioning body.
5 Simple Strategies for Improving Body Image (that you can start doing right now)
Dancers deserve to cultivate a good relationship with their bodies. Here are five strategies to improve your body image that you can apply right now to your dance practice.
Take Your Ballroom Dancing W.E.S.T.
Ballroom pro-am competitor, the Girl with the Tree Tattoo shares what she’s learned about the elements of dance – the concepts of weight, energy, space, and time – and how these dynamics apply in partner dance.
Contemporary Dance Technique: Spiral Roll
Spiral rolls are a smooth and safe way to get to the floor in contemporary dance technique. In our post, this roll to the floor is broken down with a list of fundamentals to practice and common mistakes to avoid.