Posted by on Jan 16, 2014 in Blogs
Ballroom dance competitions generally call for a woman’s hair to be pulled back, up and out of her face. This allows the judges to see her whole body – neck and head movements and all – as well as not be distracted by hair that is loose and swinging around. Ballerina Bun A ballerina bun…Read More Here!
Posted by on Jan 2, 2014 in Blogs
A competitive dancer who is sidelined by an injury may find that coping with it is very tough. Someone who is used to practicing every day (or at least several times a week) will become tired of sitting around and nursing the injury. Depression may set in, as well as boredom, as things progress. Unfortunately,…Read More Here!
Posted by on Dec 19, 2013 in Blogs
Competitions can be nerve wracking. There’s nothing quite like being out there on the dance floor with your partner, hoping not to be judged too harshly. However, once your performance begins, your muscle memory may take control and take with it any nervous feelings that you may have. This means that the wait for the…Read More Here!
Posted by on Dec 6, 2013 in Blogs
Dancing uses both major and minor muscle groups more so than other pastimes. To help prevent injury and prepare your body to pump oxygen-rich blood, it is important to warm up these muscle groups before waltzing in. Try these exercises to get the blood flowing and the body ready to go: The Lunge Forward lunges…Read More Here!
Posted by on Aug 21, 2013 in Blogs
Out of all of the parts of your body, your feet suffer the most. This is especially true for dancers, who are trained to use different foot muscles in order to improve their balance and execute complicated moves. Whether you dance professionally or just for fun, your feet need to be taken care of properly…Read More Here!
