Giving students, teachers, and parents an edge in dance education
In honor of Black History Month Roger looks to a future with more African-American donors, board members, staff members — more diverse dance organizations as a whole. Dance has been a major part of the African-American culture since the beginning, but how can dance producers and presenters take a step toward this future and build black audiences?
When young dancers are accompanied by an adult for class it’s not enough to just keep the child engaged. A dance teacher has the added challenge of keeping the grown-up active in their participation. In part two of this series on Grown-up and Me classes, Maria provides tips for keeping the adults happy, too.
What dance things do you love? The smell of hot stage lights on a Marley floor? The strange looks you get when entering a restaurant still wearing your performance makeup? Hey, I don’t know about you, but some bloggers and I have come to the circle to share what we love about dance. Join us!
Berit Alits loves capturing people. A photographer based in Ireland, her portraits feature actors, dancers, families, children, and individuals. This photo features Kenny, a highly regarded breakdancer in the community of Clonmel. He is an instructor and member of a local crew called Dance Revolution.
Homemade crunch bars are healthier for your body, more nutritious and less expensive than store bought power bars. Try this Wheat-free seed and cranberry concoction, or use it to experiment with your own recipes!
The path from the insular world of college dance to a real career in dance and dancemaking is rarely a straight line. Lauren illustrates this beautifully with a peek into her own journey, while also providing the soon-to-be or recent graduate with some solid (and remarkably clear-cut) advice.
You could own a signed DVD copy of Joffrey: Mavericks Of American Ballet, the first documentary film to tell the story of this groundbreaking dance company, considered the first truly American ballet company. Only 100 autographed copies for sale! Giveaway ends Feb 23, 2012.
Enter to win one of three $99 gift certificates for the positivedance.com store, a division of the Rhee Gold Company. Winners can choose from an array of products like t-shirts, subscriptions to Dance Studio Life Magazine, handbooks, DVD’s and more. Giveaway ends Feb 22, 2012.
Enter to win the Radiate activewear tank from Mondetta Performance Gear, MPG, a line that was initially inspired by dancers. Since its inception the brand has used dancers, instead of models, in nearly every photo shoot, including NYCB principal Ashley Bouder and PNB principal Maria Chapman.
Enter to win a box of 12 healthy snack bars from Barre, developed by dancers, created for everyone. Made from all natural, whole food ingredients –unlike some other bars, you can pronounce all of the ingredients that make up Barre. Giveaway ends Feb 20, 2012.
Enter to win a One-Year Membership to DanceStudioOwner.com. Get the latest information to help save time, become more profitable, and grow your business both financially and artistically. Giveaway ends Feb 19, 2012.
Enter to win one of three Ballet Bundles from Dance Teacher Press. Each bundle includes The Ballet Combination Book, Ballet Step by Step, and the new Word of the Week flipchart system. Giveaway ends Feb 18, 2012.
