August 7, 2015

“The dance can reveal everything mysterious that is hidden in music, and that has the traditional merit of being human and palpable. Dancing is poetry with arms and legs”- Charles Baudelaire. The Evolution of Ballet How it began In the late 15th Century, ballet emerged in the Renaissance Court Culture of Italy as a dance interpretation

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August 3, 2015

Being a dancer takes years of sweat, sore muscles and plain old fashioned hard work. That being said, being a dancer is a privilege. There are plenty of benefits to being a dancer, check out my five reasons below.

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August 1, 2015

A dancer’s technique and alignment is the foundation needed to reach high levels of dance. This is important in order to prevent injuries and keep your dance students healthy. It is the job of the dance instructor to correct dancers on proper torso alignment and instruct them on how to align the spine correctly.

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July 27, 2015

Dancers are known for their extreme flexibility, but can you take it too far? The answer is yes. In the social media world we live in, we are exposing children to images of stretches that almost seem in-human. Dance teachers are often cautious about taking on such practices, but feel pressured to keep up with

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July 20, 2015

Tips for Applying Stage Makeup on Your Young DancerStage Makeup Tips for Young Dancers in Port Orange For young dancers just starting their performance journey, stage makeup is a wonderful way to enhance their natural features while making sure their expressions are visible under bright stage lights. Whether your child is preparing for their first ballet

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July 18, 2015

Dancers spend many hours in class and rehearsals getting ready for a performance, they often overlook a very important detail on show day: a healthy food plan. Just as you would do a pre-show warm up to prepare your muscles to dance, you also need to do planned snacks and meals to ensure you have

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