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The Truth about Extension for Dancers

in Dancers on January 28, 2020 January 31, 2020

Extension is something that I hear dance parents and dancers describe consistently. How do I get better extension? How do I get better extension? How do I get better extension? Top three questions from every…

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Dancers Need Stamina? Here’s 5 Tips…

in Dancers on January 27, 2020 January 31, 2020

If you clicked the link you know exactly what you came for… let’s not waste time here! Jumping rope for 10-20 minutes a day is a great exercise. Running puts a lot of pressure on…

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Things to Know About Going on Pointe

in Dancers on January 26, 2020 January 31, 2020

I constantly get questions about Dance Daughters going on pointe. When should my daughter begin pointe? Sound familiar? There’s a dance educator that I love by the name of Victoria Leigh. She’s amazing at providing…

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Tips for a Great Dance Photoshoot

in Dancers on January 25, 2020 January 31, 2020

When I was in my prime dance training years, dance photoshoots were starting to be more of a thing. Social Media was brand new. There was no Instagram but Facebook was on and popping. I’m…

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You’ll Never Be A Dancer

in Dancers on January 24, 2020 January 31, 2020

It seems so obvious that you shouldn’t tell young people that they can’t do something or that they’ll never be able to do something. First, it’s simply incorrect. Second, it makes you sound dumb and…

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3 Tips for Dealing with Dance Parents

in Dancers on January 23, 2020 January 31, 2020

There’s something special that happens when you become a parent (or so I’m told). There’s something scary that happens when you become a dance parent, unless of course you’ve already been a professional dancer and…

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A Guide to YAGP, or any other dance competition

in Dancers on January 22, 2020 January 31, 2020

Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) has become a sort of staple in dance training, especially if your main focus is classical ballet. It’s not mandatory or necessary, and the truth is that more than 90%…

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Making a Ballet Dancer from Scratch

in Dancers on January 21, 2020 January 31, 2020

My fiancé and I have been in dance for our entire lives. I’m a coach, choreographer, and director and she’s one of the best dancers in the world (I’m a little biased). Whenever I consider…

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5 Tips For Raising a Dancer

in Dance Parents on January 20, 2020 January 31, 2020

If you’ve clicked on this post it’s most likely because you’re raising a young dancer… WELCOME. It’s an interesting journey (especially if you have no history with dance) but in the end, it’s an amazing…

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A Dancer’s Guide to Choices after High School

in Dancers on January 19, 2020 January 31, 2020

My dancer doesn’t want to go to college, but needs to continue training. What are some options that we should explore? This is a text message that I actually JUST responded to from one of…

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