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Why Dance Doesn't Move Ahead? "If ballet dancers say they are desperate to perform new choreography, and ballet directors say they would love to give it to them, can it really just be the public's lack of imagination that keeps our companies confined to such cautious repertoires?

Tue, 05/06/2008 - 4:32pm | Anonymous

Auditions: From One Nervous Dancer to Another

dance by Ashley Collingwood

While at a dance audition, it is easy to become overwhelmingly nervous. Auditions I have been to in the past were disastrous, and after quite a few anxious mishaps I had to ask myself, why? Why couldn't I stay calm and focused?

Mon, 05/05/2008 - 10:30pm | Sara Willcutt

Ballroom Dance: It Takes Two Types of Tango

Tango By Johanna Orca Handyside

Sat, 05/03/2008 - 1:00am | Sara Willcutt

NATIONAL DANCE WEEK 2008

www.nationaldanceweek.org

Thu, 05/01/2008 - 6:39pm | Sara Willcutt

The History Of Salsa Dance

By E Margolin

Salsa dancing has a very distinct dance style. It has a pattern step style encompassing six steps that are danced over eight counts in a musical beat.

Salsa is the combination of many cultural genres including Afro-Caribbean and Latin sounds.

Although the exact origin of salsa cannot be interpreted, many believe that Cubans created this explosive dance style that has won the world over. It is in this place where Contra-Danze or “country dance” of England and France later known as Danzon that was brought over by the French who had fled from Haiti. Their experience with the French music traditions and the distinctive drum beat influences of Rhumbas of Africa and partner dance style helped influence the development of the very distinctive salsa style of music and dance that we are all familiar with today.

Wed, 04/30/2008 - 1:00am | Anonymous

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Fri, 04/18/2008 - 2:20pm | Sara Willcutt

Ballet Shoes - Tips For A Proper Fit

By Julia Godoy

A ballet dancers best friend are her ballet shoes. The wrong shoes can result in disater. Ballet shoes that are not well fitted can cause a dancer to improperly execute ballet techniques. Injury and improper balance can also occur when ballet shoes are not properly fitted. Any ballet dancer with a little experience knows that properly fitted ballet shoes are critical to good performance.

Ballet shoes have five components: The binding, quarters, drawstrings, side seams, and pleats. Each of these parts must be adjusted to fit the dancer’s foot exactly. Properly fitted ballet shoes will ensure the dancer can feel the floor beneath them. In other words, ballet shoes should fit like a glove.

Mon, 04/07/2008 - 9:59am | Sara Willcutt

Understanding Latin Dancing

Although there are many different types of dance that are popular with individuals that would like to take dancing lessons, Latin dancing is one of the most popular styles requested by individuals seeking professional lessons. Latin dancing is viewed as an energetic, sensual type of dance and is one of the most difficult types of dances to learn properly. Individuals that are interested in learning Latin dancing methods should obtain the assistance of a qualified professional dance instructor for their teaching to ensure that they are learning the dance steps properly and do not harm themselves during the process.

Sat, 04/05/2008 - 1:00am | Anonymous