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Why We Still Need to Dance – Even If It’s Online

Why We Still Need to Dance – Even If It’s Online

by SDD | Apr 5, 2020 | For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Students, For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers

Like author Alice Walker, I believe that “hard times require furious dancing.” I have written, time and time again, that dance has the potential to empower individuals, unite communities, and be a force for good in the world.  But when I first learned that schools and...
In Defense of the Dance Major

In Defense of the Dance Major

by shannondoolingdances | Apr 19, 2014 | Dance Advocacy, For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Students, For Dance Teachers

Several months ago, I heard two interesting reports from NPR’s Planet Money team that focused on college majors and jobs – why people decide to pursue particular tracks of study and the careers they hold as a result  As might be expected from a program...
Are We Training the “Art” Out of the Art of Dance?

Are We Training the “Art” Out of the Art of Dance?

by shannondoolingdances | Feb 1, 2014 | For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Students, For Dance Teachers

This video has been circulating on the web, and in my opinion, it raises all kinds of concerns about current trends in dance training. On Facebook and other sites, the little ballerina is lauded for her technical skill and ability at such a young age. However, I find...
On SuperWomen and Body Image

On SuperWomen and Body Image

by shannondoolingdances | Oct 16, 2013 | For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Students, For Dance Teachers

This weekend, I had two separate casual conversations with friends that ultimately dealt with the idea of body image, and they got me thinking. Like many dancers, I have long had a complicated relationship with my own body.  At present, I have mostly come to terms...
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