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6 Tips For Great Dance Leaps

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.

7 Things You Should Never Say To Your Dance Teacher

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,"

How To Maintain Your Dance Space

When arms, legs and bodies are flying energetically all over the dance studio, dance class can soon turn into a contact sport.

Why Social Dancing is Good for your Creativity

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?

What Male Ballet Dancers Can Teach You About Being A Great Partner

And what it means to be a man in an industry that so many people associate with femininity.

How to Get the Abs of a Dancer

Do this, not that. Dancer Cheryl Burke shares her secrets!

The brown ballerina exists. Why we need to lift her up

Ballet needs more brown dancers in its sea of white swans.

How to Teach Kids Empathy Through Dance

Schools are increasingly turning to movement and expression to help students develop social-emotional skills.

How to Dance Your Way to Entrepreneurial Success

Five lessons entrepreneurs can learn from pro ballroom dancers.

This Is How Dancing To Beyoncé Is Turning Underrepresented Girls Into Coders

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.

8 Life Hacks Every Dancer Needs to Know

ance is demanding, which means that life as a dancer is, too. It takes energy and organization, not to mention a few smart moves, to help your days as a dancer go more smoothly. From repairing snagged tights with nail polish to having a

21 Things Dance Kids Want Their Non-Dance Friends To Know

1. No, my studio is not like Abby Lee's and we don't have ...

What Educators and Parents Should Know About Neuroplasticity, Learning and Dance

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…

Why Do I Have to Take Ballet?

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 […]

6 Things Every Dancer Has Secretly Done

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

22 Things Good Dancers Do Differently

Dancers get good by doing lots of things differently. Read on to find out 22 uncommon actions they take and why you should too.

Kind Of Obsessed With This Dance That Chance And Steph Curry Are Doing

Meet The Women Who Are Redefining Dance With Their Wheelchairs

"Dance is dance, whether you are walking or you're rolling."

6 Ways to Put Some Spring In Your Dance Steps

How can you get higher, more powerful jumps? We have a few ideas that will put some spring in your dance steps.