Dance & Education...
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A History of Sadler's Wells
A concise history of the last three hundred years at Sadler's Wells....
A History of the Royal Academy of Dance
A concise history of the foremost school for dance anywhere in the world....
A History of the Royal Ballet
A concise history of the Royal Ballet and its various spin off organisations....
Aerobics and Dancing
Additional workouts at the gym can benefit a dancer’s physical condition. In fact, dance experience can make those workouts easier!...
African Dance
African dance is linked to the ceremonies and rituals of West African and Sub-Saharan communities. Its influence continues to spread internationally....
Ballroom Dancing Renaissance: the Impact of Reality TV
How reality TV has created a new audience for dance....
Ballroom Dancing Without a Partner
It is still possible to learn to ballroom dance without a partner! Using your confidence, you can learn more quickly and meet new people....
Ballroom Shoes and Costume
To make sure you sparkle for your big performance, choose shoes and costumes which fit your body and your style of movement....
Barn Dancing
Barn dancing is more than just a dance – it’s a way to bring your community together for a night of music and fun!...
Being a Dance Tutor: A Case Study
A look at the life of Kay, who teaches youngsters how to dance....
Belly Dancing
Belly dancing, or Oriental dance, has spread fro East to West, resulting in the fusion of cultures and dance styles....
Break Dancing
Since it’s emergence in the 1970s, breaking has developed a distinct identity and become imbedded in popular culture....
Choosing a Contemporary Dance Class or Teacher
To find the contemporary class that suits you best, you should try to find an instructor whose influences inspire you too! Try different technique-based classes before settling on one....
Choosing a Jazz Class
When choosing a jazz class, you can ensure a great experience by considering which style, level, and instructor is best suited to your needs....
Choosing a Song for the First Dance at Your Wedding
How to make sure you choose the right tune to dance your first dance to at your wedding....
Choosing Classes and Levels
Because choosing which dance class to take can be challenging, here are five easy steps to make the process a little less daunting....
Choosing Jazz Shoes
Shoes, boots, split-sole, full-sole, leather, canvas, slip on or laces? Advice on deciding which style off jazz shoe is right for you depending on your needs and budget....
Choosing the Right Ballet Shoes
Finding the right fit when it comes to ballet shoes won’t be easy, but it’s sure to be rewarding in the end....
Competitive Ballroom
Competitive ballroom dancing, or DanceSport, is a fun and exciting way for dancers of any level to improve and test their skills....
Dance Accessories and Equipment
It can be hard to determine which dance accessories are truly necessary. Here’s a list of some must-haves!...
Dance in Schools: National Curriculum and Extra-curricular
Dance provision in schools through the National Curriculum and via extra curricular options....
Dance Summer Schools: Are They Worth It?
A description of children's summer dance schools and their inherent worth....
Dancing to Your Age and Fitness Level
Dancing can be a strenuous and physically demanding pastime, but choose the right one and you'll find your fitness levels improve....
Finding a Dance Studio
Finding the dance studio that’s right for you means doing your research and knowing what matters to you most as a dancer and student....
Finding a Dance Teacher
To find the right dance teacher for you, try out different instructors until you find one that is both respectful, challenging, and passionate....
Finding Your Tap Shoes
Choosing a pair of tap shoes is about determining your individual style and your needs as a dancer....
Flamenco Dancing Explained
The history and the style of the flamenco dance....
Friends Took Me Pole Dancing and Now I Love It: A Case Study
A look at a woman who discovered a love for pole dancing on her hen weekend....
Gymnastic Dancing
Rhythmic gymnastics involves apparatus manipulation and flexible, fluid movement to musical accompaniment, performed on a large floor space. Gymnasts are judged on technical as well as artistic elemen...
How Dance Can Help Singers And Actors
Enhance you ability as as a singer or actor by improving your dance skills and increace your opportunity as a performer....
How to Get Started in Choreography
A few tips and pieces of advice for would-be choreographers....
Jazz Tap Dancing
With a tradition steeped in Afican American history, jazz tap has withstood the test of time to become the popular dance style we know today focussing on rhythm, percussion and spectacular visuals....
Joining A Dance Company Or Dance Group
Join a company or group that suits your aspirations as a performer. Whether amateur or professional, dance companies require committment to rehearsals, training and performances. Be well prepared for ...
Joining a Street Dancing Class
Finding the right street class can seem tough, but all it takes is a little research and some confidence....
Krumping
Krumping, a dance of power and aggression, is the latest form of urban dance to rise to popularity....
Latin American Salsa Dancing
Latin Dance is a term encapsulating styles of dance hailing from Latin American origins, inspired by Afro-Cuban rhythms such as Rumba, Mambo, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Pachanga, Samba and Paso Doble....
Learn About Body Popping
Body popping is a technically challenging dance style, but is also popular among street dancers an audiences alike....
Learning to Dance for Your Wedding
Some of the reasons why you might want to learn to dance for your wedding....
Learning to Dance with Two Left Feet: A Case Study
The story of a man who learned to dance despite having two left feet....
Learning To Improvise When Dancing
Learning to improvise is challenging, and at first, a daunting experience, esspecially for those dancers used to choreographed routines. With some valuable practice techniques, you can improvise to ex...
Line Dancing
Line dancing is a safe and enjoyable dance style for people of all ages. Dancers performed learned sequences in lines, changing direction throughout the dance. Sequences range from eight to forty eigh...
Locking, Street Dance
Locking is an entertaining, comical style of street dancing, developed in the late 60's by a man Don Campbell with his signature move- the lock. It has developed over the years to incorporate a variet...
Modern Dance and Art
Modern dance maintains a close relationship with art due to its expressive and abstract nature. The pioneers of modern dance distinguished themselves from the restrictions of classical dance and made ...
Morris Dancing
Moris dancing is a form of English folk dance rich in history and divided into several styles- Cotswolds, North West, Border, Long Sword, Rapper dance and Molly dancing. Bells, clogs, and elaborate co...
Movement and Theatre
Like dancers, actors utilize and exhibit their own bodies. As such, methods such as Laban, Alexander Technique, and Biomechanics can help the actor to gain control and awareness of his or her physical...
Musical Theatre
Conforming to the style of the production, dance is used in musical theatre to enhance the storytelling, adding entertainment value and spirit to a performance....
My Husband to Be Couldn't Dance: A Case Study
Joanne's fiancé refused to consider dancing their first dance with her, so she enrolled him in dance lessons....
Organised Dancing at a Wedding Reception
A look at the different types of dancing you could have for your wedding reception....
Origins of Hip Hop
Hip hop dance, as we know it, sprang from the rich urban landscapes of America in the 1970’s....
Origins of Modern Dance
Modern dance, which began as a rebellion against ballet, grew mainly in America. It emphasises a freedom of movement and recognises the power of dance as a social commentator....
Performing Live
Performing live is the thrill of every dancer's life, but requires organisation and practice to feel confident taking to the stage. Nerves add to the rush of performing before an audience, but can put...
Pilates and Dancing
Dancers have experienced the benefits of Pilates for decades as a system of exercise promoting flexibility, strength, control, precision and a streamlined body shape. Pilates can reduce back pain, pre...
Pole Dancing for Hen Parties
Why pole dancing makes such a good hen weekend activity....
Rhythm Tap
Over the decades, rhythm tap has emerged as an electric and organic dance form in which dancers explore acoustic possibilities of tap....
Should You Enter Dance Competitions?
If you are looking for a way of sharing your passion for dance in a fun and challenging environment, then a dance competition might be for you!...
Square Dancing
Though it is a structured dance, square dancing is always changing and progressing, providing excitement for its dancers and callers....
Standard Ballroom
Each of the five dances which comprise the International Standard ballroom category present a unique set of rules and challenges to the dancer....
Stretching and Warming Up
Advice on how to prevent dance related injuries with effective stretching and warming up. Allowing enough time to warm up the body and stretch out the muscles before class will greatly reduce the risk...
Testing Your Limits And Using Your Body With Dance
Every dancer’s body is different and unique, which means we must push ourselves to the limit and celebrate all we’ve got!...
The American Smooth Explained
A short explanation of what the American Smooth dance entails....
The Foxtrot Explained
Where the foxtrot came from and who Harry Fox was....
The History And Art Of Flamenco Dancing
Flamenco is a blend of music and dance traditions that date back centuries. From the time of its origins, this Spanish art form has maintained its impassioned spirit and its technical complexities....
The History of Ballet
From it’s beginnings in Italy and France, ballet has gradually become a dance of rigid technique and a highly respected art form....
The History of Ballroom Dancing
Although ballroom dance cannot be defined by a single history, each individual dance maintains the spirit of its origins....
The History of Country Dancing
Country dance traditions have spread from Europe to the Americas, and in the process, have changed to fit new styles and cultures!...
The History of Dance in Argentina
How dance became so popular among the Argentine people....
The History of Jazz Dancing
From the conception of jazz music to the rise of the slinky Broadway musical, jazz dancing has been the style of dance which has grown and changed with our culture....
The History of Popping
Popping is a funk dance style that is largely seen today in competitions, as well as in the media....
The History of Tap Dancing
A mixture of many percussive art forms, tap continues to redefine itself as it draws upon a rich and vibrant history....
The Quickstep Explained
A brief explanation of the Quickstep dance....
The Rhumba Explained
A brief description of where the rhumba originated and what makes it unique....
The Salsa Explained
How and why salsa has risen in popularity so much in recent years....
The Tango Explained
The basics of the famous tango dance....
Types of Dance Competition
The different types of dance contest available to dancers - what is needed and how much work to put in....
Using the Barre
The barre is the place where you build basic skills and muscle memory, so be sure to use it to its fullest potential!...
What is Uprocking?
Uprocking is a dance form that has struggled to survive amongst other funk dance styles, but has ultimately been preserved and celebrated....
What Should You Expect From A Dance Class?
With any dance class, you should expect to learn, to be challenged and to feel part of a community....
What To Expect to Pay for Dance Lessons
Dance lessons usually fall within a price range based on the kind of class, the level of instructor, and the type of studio....
What You Need To Know About Choreography
Choreographing a dance piece is a challenging and rewarding experience, requiring careful choice of music and movement to create the desired style....
When to Move to Pointe
Before putting a young dancer en pointe, parents and teachers must take into consideration her age, maturity, and technique and must choose what is safest for the dancer in question....
Yoga and Dancing
Many dancers find that yoga compliments their dance training in that it allows them to focus more carefully on their personal health and wellness....