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In partner dances like waltz, tango and rumba, the importance of the art of leading and following cannot be overemphasized. The partners must be able to synchronize their moves for many reasons. For one thing, the smooth flow of dance movements will be interrupted so much so that that the entire choreography appears disjointed, disagreeable [...]
As a dancer, it is important to maintain a balance between being strong and being flexible. The advanced dance movements require great levels of flexibility so that working hard at attaining limberness of the body requires hard physical work and focused mental will. Stretching is one such way to accomplish this. First, the dancer must [...]
As much as dance is about expression of the soul through the movements of the body, you will also need to learn the techniques of dance for many reasons. For one thing, these techniques will help in significantly lessening the injuries that many dancers can suffer in the course of their career. For another thing, [...]
When most of us think of ballet, we imagine graceful men and women gliding across the floor on tiptoe, clad in pink tutus or elegant black tights. However, it takes years of practice to perfect the seamless transitions and flowing movements, and most experts recommend beginning at a very young age in order to train [...]
One of the beautiful aspects of ballet in modern times is its versatility, flexibility and integrity, all traits which permits fusion with other dance styles. Well, of course, dance itself is an in an ever-changing state with the influx of new ideas, new choreographers and new social forces that shape it. After all, dance is [...]
Just like its musical form, jazz dance is characterized by improvisational, impromptu and imaginative performances. Just as long as you know your dance technique, you can experiment with the movements to come up with new choreography to any old music. Jazz is one of the few art forms that allows for the melding of other [...]
We have this notion that only physically and mentally healthy kids can participate in ballet dance classes, activities and recitals. If you do think this way, you cannot be blamed for indeed, we often see such kids as aspiring danseurs and ballerinas in real and reel life. Plus, there is also the well-known fact that [...]
In all likelihood, when you see ballet dancers you might envy their long, lean and lithe bodies that do not seem to have an ounce of fat on them. Well, of course, good genetics, years of training and plenty of discipline have made their bodies look very enviable. Still, when you come to think of [...]
If you have seen a ballet dance recital, you will notice that the principal ballerinas all seem to dance on their toes, literally. Well, this is thanks to pointe shoes, which are also called toe shoes for obvious reasons. The primary aim of these special ballet shoes is to make the ballerina appear almost weightless [...]
