Anatomy of a Tutu
How much do you know about tutus? Ballet tutus are beautiful, often intricate costumes that can cost hundreds of dollars. Learn about the construction of tutus, and what makes them so expensive.Tutu...
View ArticleDo You Dance With Expression?
Since a dancer usually strives to convey a story through movement, smiling and using facial expression help an audience to connect with you. But how much facial expression is enough? Is it possible to...
View ArticleAre Your Feet Strong Enough?
One of the first things an audience notices about a dancer is what's going on near near the floor. If your feet are strong, you will appear to have a strong, steady base. Are your feet...
View ArticleDealing With Stage Fright
Performance jitters sometimes get the best of us. Following are a few ways to relax and give your best performance ever, despite being nervous.How to Handle Stage FrightDealing With Stage Fright...
View ArticlePerfect Plies
Did you know that pliés at the barre are one of the most important exercises for developing proper technique? Plié is an exercise designed to make the joints and muscles soft and pliable and the...
View ArticleTop 3 Dancer Foot Injuries
Dancing can take a toll on your feet. If you've ever suffered a foot injury, you know that it can take months to get back on track with your training. Here is a look at three common foot injuries...
View ArticleHow to Avoid an Ankle Injury
Ankle injuries are one of the most common injuries suffered by all types of dancers. With all the footwork and leaping that dancing involves, it's easy to see why the ankles are so vulnerable.Avoid an...
View ArticleHow to Do a High Kick
A high kick is a kick with your foot high in the air. If you hope to be a part of a drill team someday or maybe even become a Rockette, it's a good idea to start working on getting your kicks as high...
View ArticleDancer Knee Injuries
Did you know that when you land from a jump your knees absorb 3 or 4 times your total body weight? The largest joints in your body, your knees are especially susceptible to overuse injuries. If you've...
View ArticleWhen One Leg Is Longer
Have you noticed a body alignment problem in the mirror? Does it appear that one of your hips sits a little higher than the other? If so, you may have a slight leg length discrepancy. Because even the...
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