Back to School 2009 — Student Edition

As you enter a new dance season, here are some past Dance Advantage posts that will prepare you for the year ahead.

How and Why to Strengthen the Inner Thigh

Focused work can encourage awareness and therefore improvement of technique and strength. I am including some exercises that may help you develop such an awareness of the various muscles in your inner thigh.

How NOT To Ask a Question in Dance Class

The do’s and don’ts for getting your teacher’s attention in class. Examples of appropriate moments. How to recognize an emergency situation.

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

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.

Five Favorites: Music for Children’s Dance Classes

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.

Strategies for Remembering Choreography

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.

Guest Post: Dancer “Feetness” — T.L.C for Tired Tootsies

Dancers often overlook the most overworked part of their bodies. Regular care of the feet leads to fewer complaints of “tired feet”, calluses and blisters. After a dance session or exercise follow this foot care routine.

Backstage Bliss: 11 Rules of Thumb 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

“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.”

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.

How to do a Proper “Crunch”

Learn to work and strengthen you abdominal muscles effectively and in a way that will support you most in your dancing.

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