Ballroom dancing has become a hot commodity for adults because of these shows, as well as competitive ballroom dancing on public television. Most times when a new dance show comes to television, we have also seen a rise in popularity of those specific dances, as well as who is interested in learning.
Of course, the routine being performed and the venue where the routine is performed are also considerations to keep in mind, but there are plenty of good-looking uniforms out there. The biggest question should be one of durability and quality.
While all styles of team dancing have a few things in common such as dance uniforms, dance costumes, and all members of the team basically performing the same movements, there are some notable differences between the different styles of team dancing.
Many uniforms and even practice wear are very flexible when it comes to adding and subtracting other articles and accessories. There are many styles of both, but durability is important when choosing performance costumes.
If you have never participated in team dancing or seen it performed, you might assume that team dancing is the same thing as cheerleading. While both are very challenging sports, there are several key differences between the two.
Like other forms of dance, team dancing is something you have to train for. It is a very [...]
Between the bathroom breaks (or worse, the missed bathroom breaks), temper tantrums, funny dances and kids who say the wildest things, I see the dance teachers struggling to keep a straight face… sometimes the kids are just too funny!
Yes, I am a fashion nut and I know the fashion-forward runway styles are what eventually and inevitably trickle down to ballet dance and performance wear. So, imagine my surprise when I was flipping through coverage of Paris Fashion Week and I discovered that the ballet leotard was actually inspiring the runways…
I know how hard it can be to inspire dancers, especially during that middle-of-the-season slump between the spring recitals and end-of-year shows.
For the development of your dancers and your studio, here are some great dance teacher tips on how to inspire your dancers:
I love seeing little dancers grow and learn, but I get sad when I hear stories about how competitive dance has become (in some studios), particularly for younger children. This is what I mean…
It’s not always easy for new dance teachers to find the experience they need to get your first full-time gig, so here are my top tips on how to become a fantastic dance teacher:
