Dancers maximize cognitive function and muscle memory through practice.
What do we mean by "leaps" in dance class? To do any dance leap well, there are six important elements of leaping you'll need to practice and perfect.
ood communication between dance student and teacher is a necessary part of dance training. There are, however, a few things that as a dance student, you should never say to your dance teacher. From "What time is it?" to "I’m too tired,"
When arms, legs and bodies are flying energetically all over the dance studio, dance class can soon turn into a contact sport.
Have you ever had a good idea, with no clue where it came from? How about a new cooking recipe, a more efficient way to work - or a great piece of choreo?
And what it means to be a man in an industry that so many people associate with femininity.
Do this, not that. Dancer Cheryl Burke shares her secrets!
By Laura Di Orio. Becoming a professional dancer is like building a house from the ground up. You can’t start by adding the roof and interior decorations; rather, you must start by creating a solid foundation to support the structure and make it last. Similarly, a dancer must establish that foundation in technique before adding […]
Thanks to the wonders of neuroplasticity, adolescents are primed to improve their performance in school—and beyond. Here’s how to help.
Ballet needs more brown dancers in its sea of white swans.
Five lessons entrepreneurs can learn from pro ballroom dancers.
Schools are increasingly turning to movement and expression to help students develop social-emotional skills.
The majority of future careers will rely on STEM skills, but only 2% of the current workforce in STEM industries are black or Hispanic. This dance program for middle school girls aims to change that.
Dance. Is it merely art? Is it just recreation? Think again. Dance is now being studied as a pathway to enhance learning. And, scientists say, educators and parents should take note of the movem…
1. No, my studio is not like Abby Lee's and we don't have ...
Dancing is a form of movement that has innumerable benefits to the human body. Dancing and happiness are connected and it doesn't matter what comes first.
Did you know there are profound health and anti-aging benefits to Social Dancing in general, and Tango in particular, that you can start accruing at any age? Studies show that dancing Tango provides multiple cognitive and physical health benefits. Is it the kale of exercise? Well not exactly. It’s better! Tango is great for you and exciting, without the acquired taste for kale. It’s not a surprise, that as we grow older we suffer a decline in mental and physical fitness. But people…
ancers do and say some pretty strange things. Some of these quirky habits, like our peculiar pre-performance rituals or our constant stretching, are done out in the open. But now we're revealing some secrets—here are six things that every
Dancers get good by doing lots of things differently. Read on to find out 22 uncommon actions they take and why you should too.