A visual aid that keeps your class engaged and learning ballet terminology, stage directions, and body placement. Tonie Bense tells the story of her mother’s innovative teaching tools, the Magical Kingdom of Dance and the Alphamat.
Dance Articles
Dance and the Art of Letting Go
Dance was a big part of Casey’s life in high school, but then came college. She’s had to let go of dance a little and shares her thoughts to help others making the same transition.
How To Memorize Ballet Combinations
During ballet class, a dancer must be able to quickly learn and then perform dance exercises. Don’t get lost on the dance floor. Follow this got-it-down guide to picking up ballet combinations.
Multiple Pirouettes – Slow Motion Reveals A Favorite “Cheat”
Want to know the secret “cheat” all the greats use to perform multiple pirouettes? Nathan Prevost shares this and more great tips in his first guest post at Dance Advantage.
Setting Kids Free To Move and Play in the Classroom
“The Real Reason Why Children Fidget” is an article that has struck a chord with parents and teachers. Heather responds with her observations of middle-school dance class students and the movement patterns and organization she witnessed in other classrooms.
Surviving the Unexpected Fun of Being a Dance Studio Owner
Owning a dance studio isn’t always fun. Suzanne Blake Gerety shares four ways you can weather the unexpected ups and downs of studio ownership and stay successful in your dance studio business.
