Dance Informa Magazine
Dance Studio Owner
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3.3KHow to create an atmosphere to thrive
As Beyoncé’s Dance Captain, Kimmie Gee knows what it takes to make it in the ultra competitive dance world. “I wish all...
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2.3KVAL: The value of evaluations in the dance studio
If you have ever considered providing written evaluations to your dance students but felt overwhelmed with the complexity of the task, you...
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2.9KCompetition & Convention Guide
Studio owners, dance teachers, parents, dancers…The 2019/20 Competition and Convention Guide is here! Where will you dance this season? Where will you...
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4.2KArtistic Dance Exchange carries dancers around the globe
When it comes to competitions and conventions, there are many opportunities for young dancers across the United States. The benefits of attending...
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5.9KBoys, bullying and ballet: How we nurture young dancers
On the August 22nd edition of Good Morning America, Lara Spencer reported on Prince George’s school curriculum. After noting that the young...
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6.0KPracticing trauma sensitivity in your dance studio
According to the latest results from the National Survey of Children’s Health, 22 percent of children in the United States, more than...
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5.6KFive nutrition must-knows for dance students
Dancers have heard the importance of good nutrition. Your body is your instrument, and it needs fuel – the premium kind –...
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4.0KFrom wood floor to Marley: How Stagestep came to be
In the beginning, all we had were wood dance floors, and if we were lucky, a basket-weave floating subfloor underneath. Linoleum was...
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3.4K8 travel tips for your dance destination vacation
Ever considered mixing work and play? Taking your dance group on a destination training vacation is a great way to do just...
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4.1KDance Teachers: Dealing with summer heartbreak
You ended your dance season on a high note after a successful recital, attended an inspirational dance teacher conference, and took a vacation...
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10.9KStaying Safe on the Dance Floor
Whether you’re a dance teacher or studio owner looking for the perfect studio floor, or a parent or dancer seeking an at-home...
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7.3KPerson First, Dancer Second: Keys to developing a strong dance curriculum
It’s summer break, and amongst the pool time, cocktails and summer parties, there’s the niggling call of the new dance year fast...
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10.0KHow to find music that won’t land you in copyright trouble
Dance and music are inextricably linked. Even during pieces set to silence, everyone’s listening to the sound of the footsteps on stage,...
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3.4KAre you prepared for your financial future?
Is there actually such a thing as financial freedom, or is that a myth like the Tooth Fairy? Is financial freedom, or...
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2.7KWhat do you bring? Michael Ian Cedar guides dance competitions and studios
In life, how often do we slow down and think about why we do what we do? How much does the answer...
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3.9KRoyal Academy of Dance approaches its centenary and looks toward the future
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organizations in the world....
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4.3KNew studio owner Brandi Nichols: Taking a leap of faith
Brandi Nichols grew up in Newport, Oregon, where she regarded herself as mainly a tap dancer, with a toe dipped into the...
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2.8KDancing through a diagnosis: Using dance to manage Parkinson’s disease
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. If you are not familiar with it, Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous...
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3.0KSpotlight on the Teacher: Marcia Dale Weary
In this month’s installment of Spotlight on the Teacher, Dance Informa recognizes renowned ballet teacher Marica Dale Weary, who recently passed away...
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4.4KWin Behind-The-Scenes Guide to Producing the Perfect Dance Recital!
Studio owners, how would you like to learn a few tips on making your dance recital season run smoother? Then be sure...
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3.3KGrosh Cares Grant: Amplifying performing arts, theater and more
As the technology continues to advance, there have been more innovative ways for the theater and dance studios to bring shows to...
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4.5KSpotlight on the Teacher: Max Stone
As part of Dance Informa’s series, Spotlight on the Teacher, we feature contemporary teacher and Artistic Director of NYC-based company Sexy Beast,...
