Ballet has a fascinating history of storytelling and spectacle. With early roots in France and Italy, the artform evolved as it spread to England, Russia and the United States. Each of these countries put their own stamp on the artform as different cultural and musical influences converged on choreography and style.
The Best Guide to Different Productions of The Nutcracker Ballet
By Danielle Pierce-Master, MA Dance / Edited by Samantha Bellerose, B.Ed, Dip.Dance(Performing Arts) Thinking about Christmas in the dance world means that the season of The Nutcracker Ballet is upon us. The Nutcracker Ballet is the lifeblood of many ballet companies, with revenues from the holiday hit sustaining the company’s finances for the rest of the year. For audiences, it is a seasonal tradition …
How Dance Competitions are Judged & Scored? What Parents Want To Know!
If you’ve ever wondered about how dance competitions are judged, look no further! As a veteran judge of ten years for competitions all over the United States and Canada, I’m here to answer all of your burning questions about how dancers are adjudicated and scored at dance competitions.
What Every Competition Dancer Needs! Plus Recital & Christmas Gift Ideas!
Our first dance competition was a complete disaster. I was completely unprepared, unorganized, and stressed to the gills. Over the years, after humbly asking opinions from other dance moms and finding out how to make things easier for myself, I have found a lot of products that every competition dancer and every competition parent must have.
The Real Costs Of Competitive Dance – A Parent’s Run Down
Dance competitions are fun, exciting, and yes, expensive. As a seasoned dance mom, the thrill and pure joy of watching my dancer perform on stage, has always brought tears to my eyes. For me, it has been worth every penny. However, in hindsight, I wish I had known more about the costs involved.
10 Reasons to Leave a Dance or Ballet Studio
There are times when you may need to consider leaving a dance or ballet studio including when there are changes in management, few class options, poor organization, lack of progress, and drama. Leaving a dance studio is never an easy decision but it is important to make sure that the studio is a good fit for your dancer.
How To Choose the Right Dance Shoes For Jazz Class!
The best jazz shoes for dance class have a snug fit and are well made. They come in various colors, materials such as leather or canvas, can be slip on or lace up, full or split- sole.
How to Choose the Right Shoes for Tap Dance Classes?
Tap dance, even more so than other dance styles, requires a specific shoe made especially to execute the intricate steps and sounds dancers perform. Tap shoes range in style and construction, and the style you choose will depend on your dancer’s skill and age.
What Types of Shoes Are Best for Hip Hop Dancing?
By Lesley Mealor / Edited by Samantha Bellerose, B.Ed, Dip.Dance(Performing Arts) Hip hop is a style of dance that originated not in a studio, but in the streets of New York City in the 1970s and 80s. Attire for hip hop dancers in its early days required only authentic style, and in fact, there were no dedicated shoes in the hip hop world. As …
Ultimate Guide – what shoes should you wear for contemporary or lyrical dance?
Contemporary and lyrical are two dance styles that, like some jazz techniques, can be done barefoot. However, there are several options of shoes for these styles of dance that have become popular over the last 20 years which have their own unique functions.