Careers in Dance: What Can I Do With My Dance Degree?

With the right planning, dancers can turn their passions into a successful career.
Stretching to Improve Flexibility

Flexibility is a building block of ballet – it allows for a wider range of motion, helps protect against injury and enables more elegant lines. And the crazy thing about flexibility is that no matter how far you can stretch already, there’s always more to be done! Stretching to improve flexibility is a critical part […]
Ballet Methods: What Are They?

If you need to get a lively conversation going at a party full of dancers and dance teachers, ask them which ballet method they think is the best.
Dancer Flexibility: Improve Your Students’ Développé Extension

When performed correctly, the développé is absolutely mesmerizing, but for many dancers the move is a source of constant frustration.
Foot Stretches for Dancers 101

Read on to learn more about stretching your feet.
5 High-Energy Snacks to Help You Power Through Your Dance Competitions

Give your body the energy it needs to dance at its best with these snack ideas.
Planning A Dance Recital: 4 Weeks Away From the Big Show

This checklist will help you stay sane with one month left to go.
Ballet Terms for Beginners

It’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed going into your first ballet class. To get you started with confidence, here’s an overview of some common terms first-time ballerinas will need to know.
Dance Intensives vs. Workshops

Summer vacation means a break from school, but it shouldn’t mean a break from dance. Intensives and workshops both provide fantastic opportunities to hone your skills and broaden your horizons.
Home Dance Studio: Building a Ballet Studio

Although building a home studio from scratch may sound overwhelming, there are simple and creative ways to create a studio suitable for every household and wallet.
Dance Injuries: 5 Common Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Whatever the event is, injuries usually aren’t fun. Consider these ways how to avoid them.
6 Tips for Dancers: Surviving Dance Recital Week

Consider these suggestions on how to survive recital week.
Top 5 Ways to Improve Your Improv Dance Moves

Have you ever improvised a few dance moves before? If you haven’t, don’t worry. Use these starter tips to help you improvise dance moves anywhere you go.
Healthy Foods for Dancers: Are Your Students Eating Too Much Sugar?

Find out the significant health risks associated with continued over-consumption of sugar and how this bad eating habit affects dancers in particular.
How to Prepare for a Dance Audition

Here are some tips that will help you be ready to go come time for your big dance audition.