Category Archives: News
New Book on the Bolshoi Ballet
Thought some of you might be interested in the history of the Bolshoi Ballet. http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2017/02/08/bolshoi-confidential
An Earful of Dance History
Wanted to share some great podcasts I found on the history of dance. If you are looking for more info on any of these dancers or topics we have a small library of books you can check out. Knowing your … Continue reading
Keeping Your Brain Young
Just listened to this story about keeping your brain young or reverse the aging process on the brain. I thought how much dancing fits most of the key tips they offer, see if you think the same. Remember dancing is … Continue reading
Where are the Women Choreographers
As I explain to all my male dancers ballet was started by men, however with the current ballet world being dominated by female dancers we still see men in the top rolls. Women continue to stay back stage to male … Continue reading
Ballet Needs More Males
Here is an article pointing out some of the perks for being a male dancer. Notice one thing they did fail to mention is ballet was started by men and performed only by men for may years. Perhaps if this … Continue reading
Warming Relations With Cuba and its Ballet
With new relations between Cuba and the US, the ballet community is hoping to see exchanges with Cuban dancers. Many Cuban dancers have come to the States to find more opportunity but want to return home with their companies. Cuba’s … Continue reading
Misty Copeland Inspiring Diversity in Ballet Dancers
Misty Copeland is helping to break the stereotype for ballet dancers, tall, extremely-skinny and white. She has grande jeted to the top position in America’s most prestigious ballet companies, American Ballet Theater. Here are a few recent press stories about … Continue reading
How Sporty is Your Sport
Check out this interesting video comparing caloric expenditures between different sports. And, yes they have included dance as a sport. http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/07/21/423901186/how-sporty-is-your-sport
Warming Up
Many times I have to ask the dancers not to just stand there waiting for class to start but to go and warm up. But what does that mean? I have had my warm up routine for years, and as … Continue reading