by Jill Randall | Mar 23, 2020 | Teaching Tips
With studio closures and shelter-in-place restrictions throughout the country this week due to COVID-19 concerns, dancers are putting creative skills to use in a myriad of new ways with each given day and new scenario. If you are stuck at home, consider a few of these...
by Haley Hilton | Feb 7, 2019 | Teaching Tips
We’ve all had times when we’ve failed miserably while trying our best to communicate important concepts and ideas to our students. We are all well-meaning with hopes that our dancers will achieve their dreams and become kind humans along the way....
by Deborah Vogel | Feb 4, 2019 | Health & Body, technique
Q: Why can’t some of my dancers keep their heels down while in demi-plié?A: There are two primary reasons why heels pop up during demi-plié. The first is tight soleus muscles. This muscle runs from just below the knee to connect with the gastrocnemius muscle to...