Ballet class begins at the barre. It is the important place where dancers work on their balance, alignment and strength. It is...
Discipline in dance class is one of the most important tools for a successful career. The practice starts during early training and...
We are dancers. Maybe we’re born that way, maybe we fall into the art form and it becomes our passion. And with...
Dancers have thought it. Dance teachers have heard it. “Can we skip barre?” Skipping barre might seem like a good idea in...
One hundred eighty degree turnout. Everyone wants it. Unfortunately, however, only a very tiny portion of dancers are born with something even...
It’s the new year, so it’s time to get re-inspired! No matter how much you love dance, at some point you will...
By Rain Francis. Do you stretch extensively before class? Do you often sit in a stretch for a few minutes or more?...
By Emily Yewell Volin Dance class environments are as diverse as the spectrum of dance genres. Many instructors adhere to a strict...