Dance Advantage http://danceadvantage.net Giving students, teachers, and parents an edge in dance education Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:36:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/0fc8c0f03c48add4cec7726af348436e?s=96&d=http://s.wordpress.com/i/buttonw-com.png Dance Advantage http://danceadvantage.net Winners of the Richard Maddock CD Giveaway Announced! http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/winners-of-the-richard-maddock-cd-giveaway-announced/ http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/winners-of-the-richard-maddock-cd-giveaway-announced/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:36:31 +0000 danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/winners-of-the-richard-maddock-cd-giveaway-announced/ ]]>

Congrats to our winners! And thanks to www.richardmaddock.com for donating!

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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.

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Posted in Uncategorized ]]> http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/don%e2%80%99t-fall-for-this-dance-lesson-scam/feed/ 0 dancingbarefoot Published by xFruits In Sleep a King — Farewell to Michael Jackson http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/in-sleep-a-king-%e2%80%94-farewell-to-michael-jackson/ http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/in-sleep-a-king-%e2%80%94-farewell-to-michael-jackson/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:36:07 +0000 danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/in-sleep-a-king-%e2%80%94-farewell-to-michael-jackson/ ]]>

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.

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Posted in Uncategorized ]]> http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/in-sleep-a-king-%e2%80%94-farewell-to-michael-jackson/feed/ 0 dancingbarefoot Published by xFruits Richard Maddock Music — CD Review and Giveaway! http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/richard-maddock-music-%e2%80%94-cd-review-and-giveaway/ http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/richard-maddock-music-%e2%80%94-cd-review-and-giveaway/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:36:05 +0000 danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/richard-maddock-music-%e2%80%94-cd-review-and-giveaway/ ]]>

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!

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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?

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Posted in Uncategorized ]]> http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/why-do-you-dance/feed/ 0 dancingbarefoot Published by xFruits Beyond Butterfly Kisses — 12 Tunes for Dancing Daddies and Daughters http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/beyond-butterfly-kisses-%e2%80%94-12-tunes-for-dancing-daddies-and-daughters/ http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/beyond-butterfly-kisses-%e2%80%94-12-tunes-for-dancing-daddies-and-daughters/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:35:43 +0000 danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/beyond-butterfly-kisses-%e2%80%94-12-tunes-for-dancing-daddies-and-daughters/ ]]>

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.

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Posted in Uncategorized ]]> http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/beyond-butterfly-kisses-%e2%80%94-12-tunes-for-dancing-daddies-and-daughters/feed/ 0 dancingbarefoot Published by xFruits How to Develop Musical Awareness in Dance Students http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/how-to-develop-musical-awareness-in-dance-students/ http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/how-to-develop-musical-awareness-in-dance-students/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:35:36 +0000 danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/how-to-develop-musical-awareness-in-dance-students/ ]]>

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.

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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.

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Posted in Uncategorized ]]> http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/guest-post-keeping-on-your-toes-%e2%80%94-preventing-soothing-aches-pains-and-muscle-strains/feed/ 0 dancingbarefoot Published by xFruits College Days Ahead? Don’t Miss “College Parent Central” http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/college-days-ahead-don%e2%80%99t-miss-%e2%80%9ccollege-parent-central%e2%80%9d/ http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/college-days-ahead-don%e2%80%99t-miss-%e2%80%9ccollege-parent-central%e2%80%9d/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:35:02 +0000 danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/college-days-ahead-don%e2%80%99t-miss-%e2%80%9ccollege-parent-central%e2%80%9d/ ]]>

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.

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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.

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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.

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Posted in Uncategorized ]]> http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/why-and-how-to-encourage-students-to-see-concert-dance/feed/ 0 dancingbarefoot Published by xFruits Strategies for Remembering Choreography http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/strategies-for-remembering-choreography/ http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/strategies-for-remembering-choreography/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:34:23 +0000 danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/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.

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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.”

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Posted in Uncategorized ]]> http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/taking-your-website-into-your-own-hands-%e2%80%94-danceregister-web-services/feed/ 0 dancingbarefoot Published by xFruits When Should My Child See A Doctor for Dance Injuries? http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/when-should-my-child-see-a-doctor-for-dance-injuries/ http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/when-should-my-child-see-a-doctor-for-dance-injuries/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:34:16 +0000 danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/when-should-my-child-see-a-doctor-for-dance-injuries/ ]]>

It is normal to have temporary muscle soreness after a challenging class or when working in a new way. Often small injuries become more severe because proper care is not administered early or because dancers continue self-care despite warning signs that more specialized care may be necessary.

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Posted in Uncategorized ]]> http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/when-should-my-child-see-a-doctor-for-dance-injuries/feed/ 0 dancingbarefoot Published by xFruits Guest Post: Dancer “Feetness” — T.L.C for Tired Tootsies http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/guest-post-dancer-%e2%80%9cfeetness%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%94-t-l-c-for-tired-tootsies/ http://danceadvantage.net/2009/07/05/guest-post-dancer-%e2%80%9cfeetness%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%94-t-l-c-for-tired-tootsies/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:34:13 +0000 danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/guest-post-dancer-%e2%80%9cfeetness%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%94-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.

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