By Samantha Bellerose, B.Ed, Dip.Dance (Performing Arts) Just started Ballet lessons and wondering what things you will need? Or Looking for the perfect gift for a ballet dancer? As a former professional …
Lyrical dance combines elements of ballet and jazz, and the focus is on storytelling through movement and emotional connection to the lyrics of a song. Lyrical classes for children range from 45 minutes to an hour in length, and start around age 8.
If you or your kids love Dance and Ballet, there is no better day than on the day of love to celebrate the passion, joy, and art of dancing – through craft activities!
It’s so exciting when your daughter gets her first pair of pointe shoes, but it can also be stressful. She’s gotten the ribbons and elastics sewn on, but what are they actually for? How should she tie them so they do what they’re supposed to do? We will describe the two most common ways to tie pointe shoe ribbons. She should choose the method that’s best for her.
Often playfully confused for “pie and lattes,” Pilates became a household name in the late 1990s as a trendy workout loved by Hollywood celebrities, but it had been an important practice in the ballet world and for modern dancers for decades.
Want to find a summer dance intensive for your dancer? Look no further than our guide with loads of intensives to choose from!
A beginner jazz class will last between 45 minutes to an hour and a half, and dancers should be learning some traditional jazz steps along with basic motor skills. For very young dancers, jazz may be offered alongside ballet or tap as a combo class.
While no one has a crystal ball to predict the future, there are a few key questions that you can ask to determine whether or not a dance studio you’re considering is the right choice. In this guide, we’ll walk through each of these questions and what they reveal about the dance studio. Here are the best questions to ask when looking for a new studio:
Everyone knows the frustration of spending time and money on costumes that only last a couple of performances. It’s hard to know how to best balance cost and quality. If you follow these tips, you can create costumes that last but don’t break your budget.
There are many rules, tips, and expectations of dance parents that start as soon as your toddler begins their dance journey. It is important for dance parents to be prepared so there is less stress and younger dancers are supported on this journey.