What are distracting behaviors in the dance studio? Distracting behaviors can happen in any dance class setting – from preschool creative movement classes to upper level collegiate technique courses. Distracting behaviors may include things like talking...
What is contemporary dance? If you watch dance on TV or attend dance competitions, chances are you’ve seen a LOT of contemporary dance. Contemporary dance has become pervasive in the dance field, influencing almost every dance style from ballet to...
Try something new in your dance classes this summer! The title of this blog post is pretty self-explanatory! In the summer, many dance teachers may want to try something new in their dance classes. They may want to offer a different experience for their dance...
Welcome to the Dance Technique Tip Blog Series Welcome to another post in my Dance Technique Tips blog series! This series features short and simple tips to help dancers improve their dance technique. These tips are based on my experience as a performer,...
Dance should be joyful … Dance is innate – babies learn how to experience the world through movement. Dance is ancient – humanity danced before the development of language and writing. Dance is connection – historically, it has brought...
Add some dance inspiration to your reading list Dance inspiration can be found in many places, especially in this digital age. But for me, the greatest inspiration often lies within the pages of a good book. Growing up as a hopeful ballerina-in-training, I lost...
