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What Is Creative Movement?
A Guide for Dance Educators and Parents Creative movement is a foundational approach to dance education that emphasizes exploration, self-expression, and fundamental motor skills. It’s often the first step in...
What Is Creative Movement?
A Guide for Dance Educators and Parents Creative movement is a foundational approach to dance education that emphasizes exploration, self-expression, and fundamental motor skills. It’s often the first step in...
Dance Studio Red Flags: What to Watch Out For
“One time, my teacher at a dance intensive cut up my toe pads with scissors, and I wasn’t allowed to replace them even when my toes bled after class.” Do...
Dance Studio Red Flags: What to Watch Out For
“One time, my teacher at a dance intensive cut up my toe pads with scissors, and I wasn’t allowed to replace them even when my toes bled after class.” Do...
When Is a Dancer Ready for Pointe Shoes?
As a young ballerina, I remember longingly awaiting the day I would get my first pair of pointe shoes. The warnings of blisters, bunions, or blood didn’t scare me. I...
When Is a Dancer Ready for Pointe Shoes?
As a young ballerina, I remember longingly awaiting the day I would get my first pair of pointe shoes. The warnings of blisters, bunions, or blood didn’t scare me. I...
What Dancers Need to Hear: Encouraging Different Ages
Dancers of all ages need to hear words that encourage (and words that challenge!) from their teachers, directors, parents, studio owners, and peers. Whether it’s recognition of an excellent performance...
What Dancers Need to Hear: Encouraging Different Ages
Dancers of all ages need to hear words that encourage (and words that challenge!) from their teachers, directors, parents, studio owners, and peers. Whether it’s recognition of an excellent performance...