As a professional movement coach, a mom, and a former cheerleader, I get it that my students want to be part of the ‘in crowd’ Continue reading
Category: Teaching Movement
WOW – A Comparative Mechanical Analysis of the Pointe Shoe Toe Box
Active Kids Get Better Grades
Any kind of physical activity seems to boost kids’ school performance, according to a recently published international analysis. Researchers reviewed 14 studies Continue reading
Marley Flooring Maintenance
The following is how to protect, maintain, and clean your Marley floors. It was distilled Continue reading
How to Choose The Best Dance Studio
So where does the young parent turn when they are looking for a quality dance studio for their child? In far more detail than I could have explained, this link has the complete criteria. Thanks to the National Dance Education Organization and Dance Expressions for the info.
Why Not Teach Contemporary Dance To Beginners?
Contemporary dance is a fusion of ballet and modern in it’s most simplistic definition. And most western dance forms acknowledge that ballet is the foundation of them all, not because it’s superior, but because it came first. So it’s difficult to teach or for that matter learn other forms Continue reading
A Disturbing Trend
Honestly, I worry about the continuance of dance as an oral art form, about the ignorance of adults who pay for training from unqualified instructors, and the sight of small children on stage Continue reading
Carol Schwarzkopf 