“Finding good ballet class music is so difficult. I am hard to please, and I want the music I choose to inspire my students, not just provide accompaniment. To that end, I have gone through a lot of CDs searching for ones that have good length, sound and quality. I use these CDs for my intermediate adult ballet class.”
Trick or Treat Tracks for Halloween
October 28, 2009 By 2 Comments
I love holidays in the dance studio and Halloween can be especially fun. Here is a list of songs and albums that may inspire you to get a little ghoulish in your classes this year.
Richard Maddock Music — CD Review and Giveaway!
June 25, 2009 By 2 Comments
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 1 Comment
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.
Spring Fever Giveaway 2011: SURPRISE!
Our final giveaway comes from… Dance Advantage w/ a little help from a friend. Two readers will win a copy of The Dancer’s Way by Linda H. Hamilton (a comprehensive dancer’s companion); Richard Maddock’s As Creation Unfolds: Part Three (an instrumental album for relaxation or choreography), and a micro-fiber sleeveless t-shirt featuring the DA logo (great for class). A third, grand prize winner will get all this plus a pair of the popular MUK LUKs to keep the feet and ankles warm between classes.