2009 June | Dance Advantage

Don’t Fall For This Dance Lesson Scam

June 30, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 1 Comment

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Are you aware of this email scam that targets instructors? How to spot a scam. What to do when you aren’t sure. How to protect yourself.

Filed Under: Blog, Studio Admin, Teaching Tagged With: email, lesson, phishing, private lesson, safety, scam, spam, tutor

In Sleep a King — Farewell to Michael Jackson

June 26, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 5 Comments

There’s no questioning Michael Jackson’s influence on our current pop music and dance culture. His life was somewhat of a tragedy but his talent was a gift. So, in honor of this icon, I’m taking a moment to celebrate that gift.

Filed Under: Beyond the Bubble, Blog, News and Events Tagged With: dance, in memory, king of pop, memorial, michael jackson, mj, Music, pop, pop culture, video

Richard Maddock Music — CD Review and Giveaway!

June 25, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 2 Comments

Music for Movement & Imaginations: Ballet Class and Creative Movement for Children 3 & Up

Richard Maddock is an accomplished musician as well as a seasoned dance class and exam accompanist. He has graciously offered five of his CD’s for review here. To top it off, he agreed to donate nine CD’s to give away to nine lucky Dance Advantage readers!

Filed Under: Blog, Dancethropology, Giveaways, Music, Product/Website Reviews Tagged With: ballet, cd, children, Choreographing, class, composition, contest, giveaway, lesson, Music, review

Why Do You Dance?

June 22, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 6 Comments

When I’m not dancing, I’m talking about dance. I’m watching dance. I’m sharing dance. I’m thinking about dance. My other interests all have a way of coming back around to dance… even this computer sitting at my fingertips. But, why do I dance?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: express, gift, jacobs pillow, journal, movement, question, reflection, why dance

Beyond Butterfly Kisses — 12 Tunes for Dancing Daddies and Daughters

June 19, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 2 Comments

A list of songs that might just be perfect for a father/daughter recital choreography, a wedding dance, or other performances. These range from sentimental to spirited. Hopefully you’ll find something new or a song you’ve never considered before.

Filed Under: Blog, Music, Teaching Tagged With: baby, daddy, dance, daughter, father, girl, ideas, Performing, recital, songs, suggestions, wedding

How to Develop Musical Awareness in Dance Students

June 18, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 2 Comments

There are many inventive ways that dance teachers can lay a foundation for musicality and a competency in musical theory within their classes. The suggestions (or perhaps more accurately, principles) below are by no means a complete guide to accomplishing the task but, hopefully they’ll prime the pump of your own creativity.

Filed Under: Blog, For Classroom, Music, Teaching Tagged With: accompaniment, artistry, beat, count, meter, Music, musicality, rhythm, time

Keeping on Your Toes — Preventing & Soothing Aches, Pains, and Muscle Strains

June 16, 2009 By Guest Contributors 2 Comments

Nancy Welker has been kind enough make another guest appearance on Dance Advantage to answer some frequently asked questions about preventing and soothing muscle soreness following a dance class or workout.

Filed Under: Blog, Health and Wellness Tagged With: bath, cold, faq, health, heat, hydration, mental, questions, sore muscles, visualization, water, workout

College Days Ahead? Don’t Miss “College Parent Central”

June 13, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 3 Comments

Its focus is on arming the parents of college students with the tools they need to assist their college student. The information within, though, is just as relevant for students who wish to prepare themselves for what lies ahead.

Filed Under: Blog, College, Dancing, Parenting Dancers Tagged With: College Guide, Parents, resource, students, university

Five Favorites: Music for Children’s Dance Classes

June 12, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 1 Comment

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Today I’m sharing with you a list of five albums from my own class music collection. I have put these to use and would recommend them for classes with young children.

Filed Under: Beyond the Bubble, Blog, Dancethropology, Dancing, For Classroom, Music, News and Events, Product/Website Reviews, Teaching Tagged With: accompaniment, audio, ballet, cd, children, class, creative dance, kids, library, Music, soul, Tap

Why and How to Encourage Students to See Concert Dance

June 9, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 3 Comments

Why creating opportunities for students to see live concert dance should be a priority for teachers, studio owners, and parents, and some ideas about how to make concert dance more accessible.

Filed Under: Beyond the Bubble, Blog, Teaching Tagged With: concert dance, dancestudiolife, danceusa, education, Performing, the arts

Strategies for Remembering Choreography

June 7, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) 7 Comments

Photo by Eric Fredericks

One of the common struggles students face in class is recalling the sequence of choreography. Here are just a few techniques you might try the next time your teacher gives a combination.

Filed Under: Blog, Choreographing, Dancing, Featured Tagged With: Choreographing, combinations, device, forget, help, memory, secrets, sequence, steps, struggle, tips, tricks

Taking Your Website into Your Own Hands — Danceregister Web Services

June 4, 2009 By Nichelle (admin) Leave a Comment

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Danceregister wants studio owners to see the power they have at their disposal when provided with just a small bit of guidance. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Filed Under: Blog, Dance Media, Dancethropology, Studio Admin, Teaching Tagged With: Blog, dance studio, design, google, interviews, software, template, web hosting, website, wordpress

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