Fun and sexy — who wouldn’t want to give Latin dance a whirl? Here’s what you need to know before you try your first Latin ballroom class.
Terminology
What to Know Before You Go: International Standard
Thinking about trying ballroom dance? Whether it’s for fun or you have your eyes on competitive Dancesport, here’s what you need to know about the dances, vocabulary, attire and training tips before your first class.
Tools For Tap Dance: Pocket Steps
Deep Pockets Ask tap dancer Jason Janas what he thinks about pocket steps and he will tell you, “The pocket always wins.” Pocket steps can be current and dazzling, or classic and nostalgic. The positive response from your audience is all the proof you will need that you are indeed winning. What Are Pocket Steps? […]
The 5 Basic Dance Jumps
The human body is capable of only 5 basic jumps. Every jump you learn in dance class will be one of these five types.
Dancer Speak: Re-Thinking How We Talk About Dance
When it comes to talking about dance, there are plenty of possibilities. Sometimes using “real-life” synonyms to the “dancer speak” that we are accustomed to allows kids to see how big ideas relate from discipline to discipline. Dance in the public schools provides an outlet for kids to express themselves but also a way to […]
Saut de What? Avoid Terminology Wars With Your Students
What to do when a convention teacher uses different terminology that you use in your dance classes and your students question you. Also, what is the correct term for a developpé leap? Do you call it a saut de chat?
