Search

The article highlights journey of dance of dancer Raja Feather kelly. It mentions that his weekends consisted of shuttling between two opposing extracurricular activities competitive dance and competitive speech and debate. It also mentions that he studied dance and English, and discovered the avant-garde European dancetheater artists who inspired him are Jan Fabre, Maguy Marin and Wim Vandekeybus.

The article emphasizes the enduring friendships formed among dancers on the competition circuit, highlighting three pairs who maintained their close bonds into their professional dance careers. It mentions that these dancers, like Justin Pham and Chryssa Hadjis, Kylie Dyson and Marissa Mattingly, and Courtney Conovan (Chip) and Makaila Chiplin, showcase the significance of having a supportive teammate, forged through the shared experiences of competition dance.

The article focuses on the dancer Hannahlei Cabanilla, who was the winner of the television show "So You Think You Can Dance" season 15. It discusses her childhood dream of being a dancer and competing in the dance show "So You Think You Can Dance", appreciation from her teacher Amy Berokoff, and her training with stars like Mandy Moore, Travis Wall.

The article presents a directory of dance schools and classes in the Great Britain including the Bruce's School of Dance, and a calendar of dancing events in the Great Britain from February to May 2016 including the Valentine's Swing, and the South of England Latin American Championships.

The article lists several dance schools and classes in Great Britain including Bruce's School of Dance in Chester and Wilde Dance School in Kirkby and also presents a calendar of events related to dance competitions from December 4, 2015-January 31, 2016, including QQS Christm as Dance Awards.

The article presents a report from the 2015 Tanztreffen der Jugend youth dance competition in Berlin, Germany led by Christina Schulz. A 2014 performance there of the dance production "Cage" is reviewed, choreographer Gabriel Galindez Cruz's dance instruction techniques for children are examined, and information is offered on the criteria used by jury members including Martina Kessel to evaluate the dancers' performances.

The article offers information related to dance education in Great Britain. Topics include the 75th anniversary celebration of the Legat School of Dance held in Sussex, Englad from May 16-17, 2014, the three members of the artistic staff at the Royal Ballet School (RBS) to teach at the school from September such as Carol-Anne Millar, Kenta Kura, and Daria Klimentová, and 28th International Competition for Choreographers held at the Theatre am Aegi in Hanover on June 22.

The article reports on the 2014 Blackpool Dance Festival in Blackpool, England that covers the British Ballroom Formation Dancing Championship and the Latin American Formation Championship. It discusses the performances of the ballroom teams of the Idaho Ballroom Academy Black Team and the Idaho Ballroom Academy Red Team as well as the standing ovations received by Chinese teams of the Latin American Formation Championship. Winners of the dance festival are also mentioned.

The article provides information on 11-year old professional dancer Glenn Richard Boyce. An overview of the championships won by Boyce is presented which includes the British Open Juvenile, the World Open Juvenile, and the European Juvenile. It looks at the role of being part of a dancing family on his development as a dancer. Details of his training schedule are also presented, in which he trains for two hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at the Nice 'n' Easy dance studio.

The article offers information on the competitive Irish step-dancing. It states that the present form of Irish step-dancing started in 1700s, and became highly competitive in the 20th century. It further states that the training of Irish step-dancers usually starts at the age of 3 years, and involves learning of several dance styles including heavy jig, hornpipe, and reel. The competitive careers of Irish dancers begins by participation in arts and culture festivals called feis.

The article presents information on several dance schools as well as weekly courses and dance events in Great Britain. Included in the dance schools are the Academy of Ballroom Dancing in Cambridgeshire, England and Karen Chevalier School of Dance in Lincolnshire, England. Some of the dance competitions are the Two Richards full competition day and the Champions of Tomorrow.

Focuses on the approach used by the Larkin Dance Studio, a dance school founded by Shirley Larkin in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1950, in teaching dance. Background on the studio and the founder; Significance of dance competitions to students; Process involved in selecting students for a competition.

Presents a list of dance schools and competitions in Great Britain in 2004. Dallas Dance Club in Bedfordshire, England; Kings Palais of Dance in Essex; New Cottage Dance Centre in Wales; The London Open Dance Championships.

The article provides information on aspects related to being a professional dancer including essential topics to think upon before opting for this career Topics discussed include kind of dancer the one wishes to become, tools needed while going for interviews in firms, and extra curricular activities in which one is involved.

The article examines the issue of whether amateur ballroom competitors are qualified to teach other dancers. Topics covered include a British Dance Council rule that prohibits an amateur competitor from acting as a dance teacher, a scheme developed by the English Amateur Dancesport Association (EADA) that allowed its members a defined route into professional teaching, and the level of knowledge needed by a professional dancer according to Mark Birchenough of Dancebasics.

The article focuses on Ukrainian dancers Stas Portanenko and Nataliya Kolyada, who won the 2016 UK Open and will be looking to claim a place among the world's elite in the British Open at the Blackpool Dance Festival. It states that Portanenko and Kolyada have danced together for 11 years since 2008. Portanenko. It also mentions that they spend more time travelling while maintaining their commitment to their Ukrainian students.

The article offers news briefs related to dance education including British Ballet Grand Prix's international ballet competition to be held during May 30-June 1, 2019, announcement of retirement by Rachel Rist, director of dance at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and 47th edition of the Prix de Lausann ballet competition. It reports on Midlands-based Ballet Associates' relocation to the Centre of Performing Arts Hinckley (COPAH).

The article informs about last dates for applying in different dance events including dance conference 6. Tanztreffen der Jugend, dance classes at the Akademie der Künste in Berlin, Germany and choreography competition Plate-forms InciDanse Friborg 2019.

The article presents information on the opening of a ballet school and a ballet competition. Gelsey Kirkland, a former New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre star, is opening an academy of classical ballet in New York City. The academy will train dancers of age 10 and above in all five levels. The details of the ballet competition Prix de Lausanne to be held from February 1-6, 2010 is provided. Also queries related to graduating in dance are provided.

The article presents the author's opinions on the essence of joining a dance competition. As a professional dancer, she examines the important elements in participating in a dance competition with oneself, however, she describes it as mostly human traits rather than a uniquely artistic trait. The author also points out the important role of choreographers to encourage dancers in a healthy sense of competition to foster an attitude of constant striving for improvement.

The article offers suggestions for dance teachers faced with students requesting to perform solos at dance competitions. Factors which determine a student's ability to handle a solo are examined and include age, commitment, and support. Choreography advice for solo work among petite or mini dancers, junior dancers, teen dancers, and senior dancers is presented.

The article discusses drill down events in which members of a dance team performing drill commands are eliminated upon making mistakes, until only one dancer remains. Topics include types of commands, the vocabulary of drill downs, the team-building value of drill downs, and ways to motivate participants in a drill down event.

The article presents various suggestions to help students participating in dance competitions perform well. It is important to know the song's message used in a dance, as to what Anne Kramer, owner and artistic director of Dance Etc., stated that music is the backbone of any routine. Kramer also adds that she considers her dancer's body type with regards to costume selection.

Interviews Jen Marchant, communications officer of the Ballroom and Latin American Dancing Society (BALADS), about the student ballroom group. Background on BALADS; Dance teachers; Number of competitions organised by the group a year.

The article focuses on the presence of Mormon contestants on many of U.S. television's prime-time dance shows. Mormons have competed on shows including "So You Think You Can Dance," "Dancing With the Stars," and "Dance War." Lee Wakefield, chairman of the Brigham Young University dance department, states that dance is part of the Mormon culture.

The article presents information on dance auditions at the Hofesh Schechter Company, announces dance education opportunities at the Universität Bern university, the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Mannheim, and the Tanzform Konstanz, and announces information on dance competitions including the Das beste deutsche Tanzsolo, Der goldene Schuh, and Prix de Lausanne.

The article offers tips from professional dancers looking back on what they wish they had differently done during their summer study. According to Chelsea Dumas, she was grateful she grew up as a competition dancer as it made her extremely versatile, but wished she had immersed in the serious ballet world a few years earlier. Lloyd A. Boyd III states that she may have had a broader spectrum to select from when planning for his career if he had been exposed to more intensives.

The article focuses on ballroom dancing couple Len Colyer and Dorice Brace who are finalists in major open professional events and championship all over Great Britain. Topics include Colyer's background in music and inventive mind to came up with new dance idea, the ballroom dresses created by Brace for Brenda Winslade and the dance lessons they offered to other dancers.

The article discusses business-related lessons learned by dance studio owners in 2015. Topics explored include the need to set a meeting with parents of dance competition participants to involve them in making decisions related to the competition, the implementation of an online payment system to reduce costs, and the proactive use of social media platforms particularly when dealing with negative reviews from customers.

The article offers information on the dance competition and convention Hollywood Vibe, which celebrates its 20th-anniversary season in 2018. Topics discussed include the goal of the competition to inspire and educate students to obtain their goals as a dancer and as a person, the artists featured in regional events of Hollywood Vibe including Brooke Lipton, Kent Boyd, and David Moore, and the insights of owners Christopher and Anne Smith on the opportunities they offer.

The article profiles the dance company Adrenalin Dance. Topics mentioned include the offering of the National Dance Honors competition that will be held in Orlando, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada with sister company Revive, the primary focus on educating the young dancers, and the comment of executive director Jeremy Keeton on their commitment to quality customer service.

The article focuses on same-sex dancer Frank Röpke and his efforts to promote same-sex dancing. Topics discussed include the dance competitions that he has participated in, his same-sex dance partner Tim Grunwald, and the lack of same-sex dance competitors. Also mentioned is Röpke's experience in teaching dance and being a judge in dance competitions.

The article focuses on dance teacher Melanie Stocker Bucher and presents her views on several dance related topics including partnered dance. Topics discussed include Bucher's focus on teaching dance, her interest in rock 'n' roll dancing as a child, and the dancing competitions that she has won including world championships. Also mention is the dancing scene in Europe during the time of her growing up.

The article presents the story of veleta and its creator Arthur Morris. He arranged the Old Time sequence dance known as veleta around 1898 and used it to train his pupils and entered it in the 1900 inventive competition of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD). The dance did not win but became a championship dance under the rules of the then Official Board of Ballroom Dancing. Morris became the vice president of BATD in 1900 and musical director until 1916.

The article offers the author's view on how ballet dancers could find a good coach. The author states looking at online videos of coach's past competition winners to look at their styles and repertoire, and how they accent their movements. The author cites the importance of talking to the potential coach about the goals and expectations. The author also mentions that dancers should take a few classes with the coach to see how they work together.

The article presents a variation to dancing cha cha cha. The variation is said to be an eight-bar routine that can be of interest to more advanced dance competitors. The variation includes spot turn to split New Yorks, Cuban breaks with cross over action and continuous locking action in tandem to end in fan position. A step-by-step guide on how to execute the variation is provided.