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Help With Second Position Of The Arms
Though it may be where a dancer’s arms spend most of their time, second is the arm position that dancers struggle with most. It’s more than just holding the arms out to the side, so here are some tips...
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4 Tips for Transitioning from Competitive to Recreational Dance in College
Kathryn, a writer and student, tells her story and gives four tips for successfully making the transition from your dance-intensive high school years to college, and pursuing dance recreationally....
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Checklist: What To Do When You Welcome A Guest Teacher
Inviting master teachers, guest instructors, or visiting artists to teach at your school can be an enriching and motivating experience for dancers of all ages. Make the most of this experience by fully...
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“Mom, I want to quit dance.”
Parents make tough calls. Sometimes on a daily basis. When you’ve put an investment of time, money, and energy into an activity like dance, helping your child make the decision to drop out (or not) may...
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The Successful SI: Home Away From Home
The Summers of a Young Dancer It is common as a serious ballet student to use summers to train away from home, get exposure to a larger ballet world than your home school, and improve. Away from home...
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The Successful SI: Class Placement and Coping With Problems
Summers away from home can be stressful. In Part I – Home Away From Home, I shared my tips for how to prepare, handle fears, make friends, and practice respect throughout your summer dance experience....
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Smooth Start: Letting Dancers Know What To Expect
When I was in grad school and arriving for a rehearsal, I entered the studio with several dancers and a musician. As soon as we walked through the door, the musician asked, “Does that happen every...
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