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6 Tips for Teaching and Reaching the Men in Your Class 22 Aug 2013 | 06:42 pm
Szewai Lee was recently voted one of Chicago’s top dance teacher’s on Art Intercepts (that’s our friend Lauren Warnecke‘s official webspace). A Columbia College dance program grad and founder of Duet ...
When in Paris, Take Class! Where, How, Do You Really Need a Why? 20 Aug 2013 | 06:45 pm
Last month, Classical Girl, Terez Mertes, contributed 10 Zen Principles to Apply to Ballet. This month, she’s back with incredible tips from her recent Paris dance class experience. Co-ed dressing roo...
Is It Too Late To Dance? The Answer is Simple 15 Aug 2013 | 06:45 pm
Is it too late for ME? That’s the number one question I get here at Dance Advantage. I’ve even given an answer before. Every person thinks their situation is completely unique. And it is! But that d...
Class Dress Code: Function Over Fashion 13 Aug 2013 | 06:45 pm
Class apparel has been quite an evolving debate for me ever since I started teaching in public schools. Photo Courtesy of ashleigh290 I recognize the value of seeing the body in order to shape the b...
How to Teach a Successful Class at Open House 1 Aug 2013 | 06:45 pm
At an open house, you are meeting students for the first time. Making a positive impression is a must. You don’t have the advantage of the weekly repetition of same songs, dances and transitions that...
What I Missed in College 30 Jul 2013 | 06:50 pm
Nichelle met Leila Anglin at the Dance/USA Conference last year in San Francisco. A bright, young dancer with much to say, Leila was invited to share her thoughts on graduating with a degree in dance ...
The Great Costume Debate: The Controversy Over Age Appropriateness 23 Jul 2013 | 06:45 pm
Our guest, Shawna David is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the dance competition organization, World-Class Talent Experience. As we look toward the coming of a new competition season, it’s a...
A Short Chat with Dancer Rick Long 18 Jul 2013 | 06:41 pm
Rick Long has performed in over 50 major cities in the U.S. and abroad. He has danced and choreographed for artists like Lisa Lisa and Daddy Yankee, has performed with Salt-N-Pepa, Trey Songz, and SW...
Your Words and Shaping Healthy Dancers 16 Jul 2013 | 06:45 pm
My relationship to my body has been, like most women – let alone dancers, quite a journey. Heather Vaughan-Southard teaching a master class at Dance in the Annex. Photography by Tim Motley My body, ...
Zen and the Art of Ballet: 10 Tips For The Journey 9 Jul 2013 | 06:45 pm
Once upon a time I danced onstage. Photo by RelaxingMusic But now, in my middle age, I am a parent and a writer, overworked and overwhelmed as we all are these days. Which is why every year, twice a...
