
Nutrition On The Move: Germ Fighting Greens
January 26, 2012 By Joanie Johnson Leave a Comment
Vitamin C and antioxidants make these greens a must during cold season. They’re even good cooked the night before.

More Than A Prop: Object As Performer
January 23, 2012 By Guest Contributors 1 Comment
Sarah Dahnke is a New York dancer and choreographer who frequently incorporates props in her work. She shares a spectacular exercise to generate movement and use objects as part of the process as well as details about her latest project, Object as Performer.

This Is Why I Bother
December 21, 2011 By Guest Contributors 7 Comments
To those who aren’t dancers or teachers, all the little rules and details we observe and require of our students may seem silly or pointless. But we have our reasons and they’re illustrated in Melanie Doskocil’s final entry for the year in Ballet’s Un-X-pected Lesson Files.

Tips for Teaching Toddlers Accompanied By Adults: Part 1
January 24, 2012 By Maria Hanley Blakemore Leave a Comment
Parent and child. Mommy and Me. Whatever you call the class, teaching tiny dancers comes with a unique set of challenges. Maria to the rescue! She’s been teaching this group for 5 years and has some fantastic tips to share.

10 Tips To Make It Your Best Ballet Summer Yet
January 19, 2012 By Guest Contributors Leave a Comment
Whether you’re just getting started thinking about auditions or have been planning since November, guest Juliette Clarke of BalletScoop wants to help you make this your best summer intensive audition season yet! Negative thoughts, preparation tips, and the big decision – it’s all covered in these ten tips.

What To Do When It’s Clear A Career Isn’t In Your Future
December 15, 2011 By Guest Contributors 4 Comments
A dance career is not for everyone. Even those who’ve spent many happy years training, with dance classes every night, rehearsals, competitions and performances every weekend, formed deeply bonded friendships, and had amazing dance mentors. But after all the blood, sweat, and tears, what do you do now? Jessica Shoop Williams has been there… and back again, and shares her advice with you.
Today’s Feature

Sunday Snapshot: Magic Moments
January 29, 2012 By Nichelle (admin) Leave a Comment
Scott W. Lewis doesn’t shoot professionally and has no background in dance, but has captured many magic moments with a camera. First, he photographed his daughters for keepsakes, later turning it into a hobby that’s put his work on the cover of Dance Studio Life and right here on Dance Advantage.
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What’s Not To Love About A Pink Walrus?
Take little dancers on a Ballet Adventure with Liz Vacco. Her Petite Feet DVD presents developmentally appropriate ballet concepts and vocabulary with imaginative stories and imagery and original songs. The set and a friendly Walrus have Yo Gabba Gabba charm but there are more reasons kids, parents, and teachers will love this new DVD for young dancers.
For Studio Administrators

This Is Why I Bother
To those who aren’t dancers or teachers, all the little rules and details we observe and require of our students may seem silly or pointless. But we have our reasons and they’re illustrated in Melanie Doskocil’s final entry for the year in Ballet’s Un-X-pected Lesson Files.
For Everyone
Tap Classics: In-The-Trenches and Over-The-Tops
These popular flash steps were the innovations and contributions of Toots Davis. Learn more about Davis and the history behind classic tap steps, in-the-trenches and over-the-tops.










