Organic Relief: Relax Pack Review & Giveaway
March 16, 2010 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Featured, In the Spotlight, Product/Website Reviews, Toolbox, Wellness
Many dancers utilize hot and cold therapy packs to relieve sore muscles and injury pain, not to mention dancers and teachers who suffer from chronic conditions. So, encouraged by my initial investigation, I approached Tiffany about a possible review of her product on Dance Advantage. She generously offered several products for review and, in addition, has agreed to give away some Relax Packs to readers.
There’s An App For That: In Fact There Are 10
February 26, 2010 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Featured, In the Spotlight, Product/Website Reviews
Apple’s customer reviews are helpful for deciding where to spend your money but, as most dance-related apps have a smaller audience, there are many that haven’t received visible feedback. So, I went in search of dance apps that I could share with you! Some I had already, others were generously offered by the makers for review on this site.
DVD Review: My First Ballet Collection
November 30, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Dance Library, Featured, History of Dance, In the Spotlight, Product/Website Reviews, The Dance World
My First Ballet Collection is a great choice for those wishing to nurture enthusiasm for ballet among children of all ages. Younger children will enjoy being introduced to colorful characters and beautiful dancing. Older children will benefit from the opportunity to sample a mélange of ballet specimens.
Families Move “Up, Down, & All Around”
November 23, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Dance Library, Featured, For Parents, In the Spotlight, Product/Website Reviews
Versatility is the real strength of Up, Down, & All Around. Parents (or educators) with little experience can pop in the DVD and get every member of the family or classroom up and moving in no time, yet there are opportunities for new discoveries and learning with repeat viewings.
Streamlining Competition Registration with DanceSignUp.com
November 2, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Business & Technology, For Teachers/Studio Owners, In the Spotlight, Media, Product/Website Reviews
So, with a sneaking suspicion that you might be interested in something that could help streamline the process, and because I see a lot of potential in this this newly developed site, I chatted recently with Bret Robertson. His design company, Honu Studios, is responsible for bringing DanceSignUp to life.
Back to School — Props and Classroom Aids
August 21, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Classroom, For Teachers/Studio Owners, In the Spotlight, Media, Product/Website Reviews
Dance classes (and the experience of your students) can be enhanced with the use of props. This article lists products, links, and tips for various classroom aids, plus links and suggestions for homemade props.
Richard Maddock Music — CD Review and Giveaway!
June 25, 2009 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, Featured, In the Spotlight, Music, Product/Website Reviews, Toolbox
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!
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.
Qlubb Update
November 30, 2008 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, In the Spotlight, Media, Product/Website Reviews
Last week I reviewed Qlubb, a social collaboration web service, as a tool for improving communication within dance studios. I was fortunate to correspond directly with Sophia Chiang, CEO and founder of Qlubb, and express some of my thoughts on the site and its service. I was happy to learn that a calendar feature (which, [...]
Solve Your Bulk E-mail Woes. Go Qlubbing!
November 25, 2008 by Nichelle (admin)
Filed under Blog, In the Spotlight, Media, Product/Website Reviews
As I wander through the internet, I often come across services and websites that provide organizational services. In fact, there are probably thousands of online tools that promise to make your life easier, run more efficiently, and solve any number of dilemmas. Occasionally, I find items that I think may be of use to my [...]









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