How do you become a great dancer? Dance, dance and more dance. At least, that was the prevailing wisdom when I was young. My fellow dancers were routinely pressured to quit playing other sports, and I even got a note excusing me from running in P.E. class. But during that time, I also discovered that […]
With the pandemic raging on, dance studios have had to get creative to stay open. Some are hosting virtual classes, others are setting up outdoor workshops, many are offering a hybrid of online and in-person classes. But their efforts to save their businesses hinge on their local dance communities. Without support from their students, many […]
Just because “social distancing” means your classes got canceled, your training doesn’t need to stop. Some studios are livestreaming their classes to students. Some dancers are giving themselves kitchen-counter barre. But there are also several online classes that can keep your technique sharp from home. Check out these seven options: STEEZY STEEZY focuses on various […]
When Tracie Stanfield teaches contemporary class at Broadway Dance Center, she often includes choreographed stretch combinations. Dancers might move from a contraction into a lateral bend and then to a cambré back, before repeating it all on the other side. “I try to maximize their range of motion,” says Stanfield. “It’s my responsibility to get […]