Happy New Year! As we leap into this next chapter of life, it’s always fun to set new goals and plan for the upcoming year. If you’re a dancer, you probably have competitions and recitals on the horizon and if you want to perform the best you can, you have to put in a lot…
4 of the BEST mocktails for New Year’s Eve!
New Year’s Eve is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with a creative and fun mocktail! Whether you have plans to celebrate BIG or plan on starting the new year quietly, here’s 4 recipes that everyone in the family can enjoy together: Cranberry Sparkler Ingredients: Instructions: Winter Citrus Mocktail Ingredients: Instructions: Pomegranate…
Do you know the order in which these dance styles originated?
Life is constantly evolving and so is dance. We love that there’s always something new around the corner, but how well do you know the history of these dance styles? Can you put the following styles in order from oldest dance form to newest: Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Contemporary? Ballet starts the list…
Feel Happier: Start a Gratitude Journal
With the new year quickly approaching, it’s good to start thinking about resolutions and while we’re at it, we might as well try to implement practices into our lives that create happiness. As we all know, dance makes us happier, but have you thought about adding a Gratitude Journal to your daily tasks? This might…
10 Things you didn’t know about Vera Wang
Vera Wang is an icon in the fashion industry, but did you know her original aspirations fell in the figure skating and dance industries? Vera began figure skating at age 8 and competed at the national level and nearly qualified for the 1968 Olympic Games. She also trained at the School of American Ballet, where she…
The dark origin of the Dance Marathon World Record
Dance marathons used to be a popular form of entertainment in the United States. These events featured couples dancing for extended periods of time, vying for cash rewards. While the marathons gained popularity, concerns arose about exploiting dancers who suffered exhaustion, dehydration, and even injuries. Dance fever initially struck in 1923 when Alma Cummings, a…
5 Games for Dancers
The holiday season is here and it’s fun to add in a game here or there to make life a little more joyful! Whether you teach dance or are just looking for a fun dance game to play this season, here are five ideas to consider: Dance Charades: This game is played like regular charades,…
How many movies can you name that feature Nutcracker music?
The Nutcracker’s music has been used in many movies, but we’ve compiled a list of 10 movies which the timeless and enchanting music can be heard in. The Nutcracker is a ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1892. The music is often played during the holiday season and has become a beloved part of…
Do you know when the first ballet performance was?
The first known ballet performance was in honor of the marriage of the Duke of Joyeuse to the Queen of France’s sister. The performance was called “Ballet comique de la Reine” or “The Queen’s Ballet Comedy” and was performed by the nobility of the court. It was a spectacular event and was attended by King…
5 low calorie Starbucks drinks that taste SWEET!
If you’re looking for a sweet treat at Starbucks but want to keep the calories low, there are plenty of options available. Here are five of our favorite low calorie Starbucks drinks that taste sweet: Skinny Caramel Macchiato: This classic Starbucks drink is made with sugar-free vanilla syrup, steamed nonfat milk, and freshly brewed espresso….