A website for dancers, dance teachers and others interested in dance
If you are someone who appreciates being on the cutting-edge of things, the Congress on Research in Dance (CORD) is something you may want to look into. This organziation provides a forum for those involved in the dance world to exchange ideas and knowledge, and it also provides access to research in the field.
If you are a tap dance fan, check out this page on the International Tap Association’s site. It lists many of the “greats” and has biological information on them as well. Click on the photo to see a YouTube video of them dancing…pretty neat!
No matter what you thought of Michael Jackson as a person, one thing cannot be denied–he was a dancer with no equal. When I watched him move I was tranfixed. The only other person that danced with such ease was Fred Astaire. The spins. The poses. The charisma. There are few people in a lifetime that you see dance like this man. I’m sorry that this is the end of it all.
Those living in the Chicagoland area may want to check out INTUIT Dance if they want to take a really good class. Studio Director, Diane VanDerhei has a top-notch background, and has hired instructors with impressive credentials. The atmosphere at this studio is creative and fun, and there is even an excellent adult ballet class. Other offerings include belly dance, yoga and hip hop. Located in Oak Park, IL, the first suburb west of Chicago.
Many dancers find that turns are a difficult part of dance. If you don’t take to turns naturally, there are some things that you can do to improve. Here are five tips for getting those pirouettes on track: