Is there anything better than a dance convention? Frankly, we don’t think so. Although we love getting a guest teacher to come to our studio for a masterclass every so often, there’s just something so exciting about packing up our leotards and dance shoes and heading to a convention for the weekend. Here are 7 […]
What happens when legend Brian Friedman teaches at WilldaBeast and Janelle Ginestra‘s fabulous IMMA SPACE? A merging of the B Free and ImmaBEAST tribes that includes a mind-boggling number of A-list Hollywood dancers. Ryan Parma was there to capture the whole thing on film, and the result is basically the class video to end all […]
You guys, the solution to “dad dancing” has been right under our noses all along: It’s to hire American Ballet Theater principal/face of Nike David Hallberg as dance coach to the masses! Earlier this week, Business Insider got the danseur of all danseurs (IMHO, at least) to get back to basics with their video producer […]
Here’s a five point friendly reminder to be a stellar student! Give it a read, and apply it to your classes this coming week! 1. Don’t look at the clock. It’s rude. Don’t do it. When you look at the clock, you’re communicating to the teacher that you’re tired of class and ready for it […]
While I’ve trained in many dance styles (including ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and Indian dance), my new love is Zumba! This Latin and international dance-inspired fitness program incorporates easy-to-follow choreography to get your heart rate up with intense exercises to keep your muscles working. This weekend I was licensed to teach Zumba, which will […]
There are tons of amazing things about conventions—the celebrity teachers, the variety of styles taught, the chance to bond with friends from across the country. The floors, on the other hand, generally aren’t so amazing. Dancing on carpet or a slippery parquet floor can seriously hinder your movement. More important, it can lead to injury […]
Amanda Garcia started dancing at Prodigy Dance and Performing Arts Centre in Plano, TX, as an intermediate-level 12-year-old. But Prodigy’s owner and director, Camille Billelo, quickly recognized Garcia’s potential and placed her in classes with older students. For Garcia, being the youngest among advanced dancers was exciting—and a bit intimidating. She was determined to catch […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I love performing, but I dread class and rehearsals. They’re so boring! How can I find my passion in the studio as well […]