How Ballet Dancers Can Avoid Common Foot Injuries Posted By : Lisa Howell
Many of the common foot injuries sustained by ballet dancers can be prevented, and treated, by the application of some basic knowledge about the structure of muscles in the feet. Specific strengthening...
View ArticleDealing with Bunions En Pointe Posted By : Lisa Howell
Many girls who start on pointe are scared that they will get bunions from doing pointe work. If a bunion is present it can cause real problems with fitting pointe shoes and dancing en pointe. Dance...
View ArticleWhy Do Dancers Often Get Growing Pains? Posted By : Lisa Howell
As a dancer goes through any period of growth, some pain and stiffness may be noticeable. Unfortunately as we grow, all the action takes place at the growth plates in our bones, and it does take some...
View ArticleHow To Improve Your Flexibility Safely Into The Splits Posted By : Lisa Howell
Dancers are constantly striving for perfection and are as a result always trying to improve their flexibility. To improve flexibility stretching should be effective, efficient and safe. Lisa Howell...
View ArticleDeveloping Strength and Improving the Height of Leg in a Developpe Posted By...
Many dancers have amazing flexibility when stretching, but find it hard to use this when dancing, especially with a developpe. This article outlines a simple floor exercise aimed at increasing the...
View ArticleCorrect Activation And Use Of The Gluteal Muscles In A Dancer Posted By :...
It is often asked in regards to ballet training how hard the bottom muscles should be working. This article makes a distinction between the turn-out and gluteal muscles and endeavours to make clear...
View ArticleHow to Treat Achilles Tendon Injuries in a Dancer Posted By : Lisa Howell
Problems in the Achilles tendon are common in dancers and it is a generally poorly understood injury in many dance circles. Lisa Howell in this article summarises the key steps to a successful...
View ArticleKerala Dance Forms Posted By : Dev Sri
Centuries old Kerala Dance Forms are noted for the variety, youthfulness and charm. Some Kerala dance forms like Kathakali is world renowned, and a dance form Koodiyattom is recognized by UNESCO as...
View ArticleStudy Portuguese In Brazil And Learn To Dance Capoeira Posted By : Enrique...
Capoeira is a martial dance that dates back to the Brazilian slavery period. Don't miss the chance to learn these fascinating movements as you study Portuguese in Brazil.
View ArticleDances In India: The Celebration Of A Rich Culture Posted By : Sonal Arya
India is said to have the richest cultural heritage in all countries around the globe. This is due to the different communities that thrive under the same sky and the tolerance that they have for each...
View ArticleBollywood Dance School In The US Posted By : Anil Diwakar
Indian dance styles, especially Bollywood dances are a craze among the Indian youth and are increasingly becoming popular all over the world. Bollywood Dance Classes have been established in New York,...
View ArticleWhat To Expect From Planet Love Festival Posted By : Frank K. Githinji
It has been ten years since the annual event called planet love started. Planet love is a yearly dance which takes place at Shannes castle in County Atrim. The Northern Irish dance and music festival...
View ArticleBollywood Dance Classes Posted By : Jennie Gandhi
Bollywood dances have gone through several modes and influences. This also relates to the type of films and changes that is influenced by the new age directors. There is more to the nuances and groove...
View ArticlePhilippine Allstars: Four Steps To Becoming Fitter Like Them Posted By : Joe...
Youve probably heard of them and if you dont, then where have you been all this time? In case you didnt know, the Philippine Allstars is the it group of Hip Hop dancers right now. Not only are they...
View ArticleWhat Entails a Quality Dance Floor? Posted By : Jonathon Blocker
A sprung floor is a dance floor which absorbs the physical shocks of the dancer's landings and gives it a softer feel. A dancer should never compromise or hold back because of a poorly constructed...
View ArticleAuditions: Get, Set, Go! Posted By : Anais Bertie
Your audition dates are nearing and nothing matters to you more than performing well before the judges. It is quite natural to feel butterflies in your stomach whenever you think about it. Your mind is...
View ArticleTap Dance Floors vs. Ballet Dance Floors Posted By : Wayne Hemrick
Whether you are a beginning or advanced tap or ballet dancer, having the appropriate dance flooring available for using during lessons, performances and practice is crucial to being able to perform the...
View ArticlePortable Dance Floors: The Key To Touring Dance And Theatre Groups Posted By...
If you are a performer, there are times when you will need to pack up your act and take it on the road. Tours of performances are a common occurrence for both dance and theatre companies, and you may...
View ArticleMarley Dance Floors vs. Wooden Dance Floors Posted By : Wayne Hemrick
All types of dancers can benefit from wooden floors that are sprung, because they have a degree of spring to them when a dancer jumps on them. There are two types of floors commonly used in dance...
View ArticleLearning Hip Hop Lessons In Winston Salem: What To Look For In A Dance Studio...
Gosh, We simply adore dancing. Hip hop dance has touched even the finest Dance Crew to Jennifer Lopez in America and definitely a moment of pride for us. Despite the inordinate origination of the hip...
View ArticlePole Dance Exercise Is The Hot New Way To Get Into Shape Posted By : Mike White
What used to be considered an exotic style of dancing, pole dance exercise has swept the nation and is now being used as a way to get physically fit. Women all over have jumped on this new bandwagon...
View ArticleThe Value of Summer Dance Workshops for Children Posted By : Erin Holt
I have found over the years that there is a lot of value in summer dance workshops that are geared for children dance students. Often students will move one whole level in their dance instruction just...
View ArticleLiturgical Christian Dance - An Encouragemnt for Christian Dancers Posted By...
Christian dance and holy movement inspired by the Spirit of God is a terrific way to convey our heart of love to God. As Jesus coming draws nigh the dancing Bride, the church, is preparing Herself with...
View ArticleGet Down and Dance in the Desire Resort Posted By : Janne Smith
What could be more Mexican than a good dance? Before you visit the Desire Resort, you may just want to get on your dancing shoes and put yourself through your paces, but what sorts of dances are you...
View ArticleBreakdancing Moves Made Easy! Posted By : Earnest W
So you're here right now because you intend to learn breakdancing true? All right let me be the earliest to tell you that there are just about a million and one breakdancing lessons that are out on the...
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