Dance Advantage Has a New Look

I’m very excited to unveil the new and improved Dance Advantage. There is still much to do and fix up around here and there is still more to come in the future but, this re-design is something that I’ve been wanting to accomplish for some time.

Exclusively Ours — Anthony LoCascio Talks About Danceregister

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The dance world’s gated community where members of the industry gather. With safety as a priority, parents are assured security for even their young dancers.

Way More Than Dance: Anaheim Ballet on YouTube

While many organizations focus solely on the performance, Anaheim Ballet has been prolifically creating video podcasts which feature way more than dance. t’s relevant, it’s entertaining, and it’s smart!

Backstage Bliss: 11 Guidelines for Students in a Dance Recital

Recitals can be hectic and stressful for those trying to make the day/evening go off without a hitch. Adhering to these rules helps a performance run smoothly for you and the others around you.

A Young Man That Dances — Exclusive Interview with Garrett Smith, Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy and HB II Graduate

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“I knew what I was doing with my life, unlike the boys who called me names. The teasing made me work harder to prove them wrong and to be successful. When I went to Europe at age 13, I realized that they were so wrong because I was having so much fun dancing.”

TenduTV Delivers Concert Dance on Demand

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TenduTV, a broadband television channel that is delivering live concert dance, documentaries, and dance for camera works to an ever-widening audience.

Class Planning Part Two: Focusing on Skills and Concepts in Lesson Plans

Just as strong technique brings freedom to the dancer, a strong lesson structure brings freedom to teaching. Here are two types of lesson plans that will enliven your teaching and engage your students.

Class Planning Part One: Developing a Curriculum Outline

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I begin with the goal, the endpoint, the ideal, and then decide how to get there. If I am designing curriculum for a workshop the aims may be fewer and less grand than if I’m planning curriculum for an eight-year course of study.

A Celebration of Dance Moms

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Dance moms, dance teachers, and dancing moms share sweet, funny, and poignant stories about young dancers and the dance mom life.

Mustering their Motivation: Strategies for Engaging and Inspiring Students

It can be hard to want to pour more of yourself into inspiring lackluster learners. But, as a teacher, you feel compelled to instill a passion for dance. So, how can you motivate students in a way that won’t deplete your energy reserves?

Duncan Cooper Offers Advice at “My Son Can Dance”

My Son Can Dance author, Nina Amir, interviews Duncan Cooper.

How to Write an Observation Paper or Critique

A Guide to Writing Performance Reaction Essays – preparing, recording, structuring, and writing your observations and opinions about dance performance.