Back to School 2009 — Student Edition
August 15, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Featured, For Students, Toolbox
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
August 5, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Featured, For Students, Improvement, Toolbox
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
July 8, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Featured, For Students, Juniors
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”
June 13, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Adult Students, Blog, For Parents, For Students
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
June 12, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Classroom, For Students, For Teachers/Studio Owners, In the Spotlight, Music, News and Events, Product/Website Reviews, The Dance World, Toolbox
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
June 7, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Choreography, For Students, Improvement, Toolbox
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
May 19, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Featured, For Parents, For Students, Performance, The Dance World, Toolbox
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
May 16, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Asides, Blog, Dance Companies, Featured, For Students, Inspiration Strikes, The Dance World
“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”
May 5, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, For Students, Improvement, Toolbox
My Son Can Dance author, Nina Amir, interviews Duncan Cooper.
How to Write an Observation Paper or Critique
May 4, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Adult Students, Blog, For Students
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”
April 21, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, For Students, Improvement, Technique, Toolbox
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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