Ribbon dancing is a style of dance done while holding a long, thick satin ribbon on a stick. It has many gymnastic elements, and can be fun for participants of all ages. To ribbon dance, all you need is some music and a ribbon, which you move to the beat of the song. Though it […]
Tap dancers who are experienced in the dance make it look fluid and effortless. The footwork involved in tap dancing is however not achieved overnight. It calls for lots of dedication, flexibility and drive to manage pulling off those tap routine that are all so thrilling. With experience, a dancer can create their own rhythm […]
The first performance as a soloist or a troupe member is difficult as most people are uncomfortable being the center of attention. There is one additional fear when part of a group… making a mistake. A mistake in a troupe is noticeable because it is obviously different from other members, attracting unwanted attention. A child […]
Now that the respective season is up, I can now share my experience teaching dance to a collection of actors on the Australian TV series, Wentworth. The reason for me writing this was because I discovered things about actors that other dancers might find useful. Background – what is Wentworth? You can learn more about […]
A hobby is something that you pursue out of interest. People have all kinds of hobbies, ranging from keeping pets, dancing, singing, drawing, to collecting stamps. The number of people participating in dance classes is increasing day by day globally as dance classes offer you the opportunity to socialize, be active, have fun, make friends […]
Dancing, just like any other sport is very subjective. There are many highly trained instructors for every dance. Whether it is Waltz or West Coast Swing, Country 2 Step or Foxtrot you will find that certain aspects of the dance remain the same no matter where you learn to dance and that others will differ. […]
Taking that first step onto the dance floor as husband and wife is a moment you will never forget. Wedding dance lessons can help you prepare for that big moment as long as you keep a sense of humor and follow some simple hints. Don’t wait to start your sessions. Most couples need at least […]
There are so many reasons why dancing is good for you, it’s hard to know where to begin. It’s great fun and good for the body as well as the mind. Besides being a good form of exercise and having a truly positive impact on our health, a recent study actually showed that it also […]
Once upon a time, a dance teacher opened her own studio down the road from her former employer’s school, taking advantage of her former teaching position to start her own studio. Sound familiar? This is an all too common story in the dance studio business and unfortunately, this is no fairy-tale. We have all heard […]
What do you know about tap dancing? In case you don’t know, if you want to have the most fun, you should go for a tap dance. As a matter of fact, tap dancing is on the list of the greatest dances. It will make you smile as well. And the beauty of it is […]