by Rachel Caldwell | Jul 17, 2020 | Studio Owners
With restrictions on large gatherings still in place in many parts of the country, finding a way to keep classes running is very much at the top of studio owners’ minds. While hundreds have taken to online platforms like Zoom to stay in business during the...
by Haley Hilton | Oct 29, 2019 | News, teacher stories
To the dance world’s delight, the long-anticipated High Strung Free Dance is officially available in retail stores, other VOD stores, Amazon and iTunes. The film tells the personal and professional story of a young ballerina (played by Juliet Doherty) who books...
by Garnet Henderson for Dance Magazine | Oct 24, 2019 | Teaching Tips
More and more, students are speaking out about the issues that matter to them, whether that’s climate change or gun violence. For young dancers, the studio or stage can be the perfect place to express these interests. But if you’re a teacher who has never...
by Haley Hilton | Jun 26, 2019 | Studio Owners
Aerial work is growing in popularity in the dance world these days. Don’t believe us? Check out this Dance Magazine article! If you’re a studio owner who didn’t grow up with aerial training (let’s face it, how many of us really did?), then you...
by Deborah Vogel | May 13, 2019 | Health & Body, technique
Q: How can I improve my pointed feet? A: The flexibility of your feet depends on their structure and muscle balance. Start by sitting on the ground parallel to a mirror with your legs in front of you. Point your feet and look at the line across the top of the ankle....
by Haley Hilton | May 7, 2019 | News
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, people are coming out of their houses—spring is finally upon us! After a long and brutal winter, this new season is bringing us some extra joy this year. In fact, it’s starting to remind us of the happiness dance...
by Haley Hilton | Mar 8, 2019 | News
When Danica Paulos left Southern California at 17 to train in New York City at The Ailey School while she finished high school, she had no idea that she’d be dancing with the professional company within four years. She completed the school’s professional...
by Toba Singer | Mar 8, 2019 | News
Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba’s downtown Havana studios are on a plaza where you see few tourists. A historic landmark, the building is now where 1,300 dance students learn the Cubanismo style, 30 of them in its academic program. Artistic director Lizt Alfonso trained...
by Haley Hilton | Feb 15, 2019 | Studio Owners, Teaching Tips
It’s the day after Valentine’s Day, and every single one of us is in a chocolate coma scrolling through endless love posts on social media. It’s both the best and the worst day of the year 😂. Obnoxiously mushy Instagram captions aside, whether you...
by Haley Hilton | Feb 12, 2019 | News
The best way to celebrate a holiday in the dance teacher world is to create a class combo that fits the theme! It’s a sure-fire way to get you and your kiddos into the spirit of the day! So, Valentine’s Day, we recommend some mushy, cheesy, oh-so-wonderful...