We’ve compiled 12 useful resources and links for dancers, artists, teachers, and arts organizations to help you make sense of your healthcare options and understand what the ACA, or Obamacare means for you.
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Graphs and Charts in the Studio Classroom
Are you using visual aids like graphs and charts to reinforce concepts in your dance classes? After all, dancers are often visual learners. Here are five traditional academic aids which can be put to good use in the studio.
Royal Ballet Does a Grand Jeté into U.S. Movie Theaters
You don’t have to go to London, the Royal Ballet is coming to a theater near you. Find out where to see the new Don Quixote staged by Carlos Acosta in October, Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in November, and Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker in December.
How To Devise an Effective Pre-Show Warm-up
There are three methods of warming-up in the exercise world: Passive, General, and Specific. Lauren reminds us that dancers often utilize all three before a performance but could often do so more effectively. Here’s how.
Save Your Spot and Your Ankles at the Barre
Lorry tells us about her new-found ballet friend, the Barre Buddy, a must-have accessory that wraps onto the barre with Velcro and includes a removable hand towel. In addition to helping you stay healthy during cold/flu season, it’s got many benefits.
Help Preschool Dancers Move Safely In The Studio
Spots and tape lines help young dancers keep their spacing but teaching preschoolers how to move around safely in a dance class takes demonstration and practice. Maria gives seven creative ways to teach the concepts of space and spatial awareness to little movers.
