Our members are our number one priority and what I know from the many conversations I’ve had no matter where they are located; studio owners face many of the same challenges. Having launched our site in the spring of 2008, we are thrilled at the positive response, and that studio owners know that our site is a resource for them no matter where they are located. The information is available to them 24/7/365.
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Dancing with the Stars (Not Those Stars)
Celebrities get their fair share of exposure so, no, this is not another post on reality tv’s hit show. Instead, I wanted to highlight one woman’s realized dream to create dance in zero-gravity.
Shall Wii Dance??
The release of Wii Fit got me thinking – Will dance be the next evolution in Wii technology? This Miami Herald article describes the uses of Wii Fit and the accompanying balance board… Players use the board to perform aerobic exercises, strength training and even yoga — all while trying to keep pace with an […]
Virtual Dancer
Check out this fun little diversion -a Virtual Dancer. It is a feature on a great site called Arts Alive which includes quizzes, study guides, dance facts, artist profiles, articles on the choreographic process, and more. And that’s just on the dance portion of the site! They also have lots of cool stuff about English and […]
Music for Ballet Class
The Importance of Music Selection Backstage.com recently featured this article about music for ballet class. It highlights the importance of music selection, the role of music and the accompanist (if there is one) within the class, and encourages students and teachers to “understand and be sensitive” to this role. It’s a good read. FREE Music […]
Dance Instructors and the Internet Community
I just discovered this post about how dance instructors might use the internet and thought it was a timely topic for one who is just recently discovering the possibilities of blogging. I am a dancer and teacher who has just become a full-time mom. Finding a way to use my skills in a new environment […]
