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Dance Blog Spotlight: Dave Tries Ballet

January 13, 2012 by 4dancers

Today on 4dancers we are pleased to feature “Dave Tries Ballet” as our Dance Blog Spotlight for January…it’s a fun read–be sure and check it out!

1. Can you tell readers a bit about your background in dance?

Umm… I don’t have any background! When I first started taking ballet last year I had no experience in any kind of dance – I’m a maths/computer science PhD student so this was way out of my comfort zone! Now though, I guess I can put down over 150 ballet classes, some partnering, a little bit of jazz, a couple of classes in contemporary and even a performance on stage! Plus, I’m hoping to add some tap to that list very soon!

2. When did you begin your blog—and why did you start it?

I first started DaveTriesBallet about 18 months ago. Initially it was just a twitter account – I was pretty nervous about starting ballet and I saw it as a way to get advice and inspiration. Following a few emails to David at BalletForMen.com he suggested I start a blog. He thought it might be interesting to see the journey from the eyes of an adult beginner. I haven’t looked back since… [Read more…]

Starting A Dance Blog

June 6, 2011 by 4dancers

Starting a dance blog can be a very satisfying thing. If you love dance, researching and writing about the subject may be something you would enjoy. Getting a blog up and running is pretty simple, and it doesn’t have to cost you anything either. If you want to just try it out and see how it goes, here are some tips for getting started:

Think up a name for your blog

Set up a free account at WordPress.com

Brainstorm some topics you’d like to write about

Choose from the list for your category headings

Go behind the scenes and play around a bit

Write an “about” page that tells readers a bit about who you are

Write and publish your first post

It may sound simple—and it really is if you just want an outlet to express your thoughts and ideas on dance. Getting a more formal blog up and running can be more challenging, but starting out this way lets you play around with ideas and get your legs under you. If you find that you would like to do something a bit more serious, you can always upgrade your account with WordPress and get more features.

I started 4dancers on a whim—following the steps I just described above. I had no special knowledge of blogging, and I didn’t have a grand plan for what I was going to do with the site. I just jumped in.

If you are going to try your hand at a dance blog, I recommend looking at some other sites to see what they are doing that you like—and what they are doing that you don’t care for. It can help you pick some subjects and find a general direction. Here are some that you can peek at for ideas–or check out my blogroll:

If you do decide to blog, be sure and drop me a note—or leave a comment here so I can check out your site!

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Dance Web Roundup

October 27, 2010 by 4dancers

Today I’d like to share with you some great posts from around the “dance web”. Take a peek at some of these great blog entries and let me know which one you connect with the most–and why:

“Life Lessons on Injury: Arriving at Plan C” by Lauren Warnecke on Dance Advantage

Bedtime Stories: Spartacus by Henrik Lamark on Tights and Tiaras

The First of My Many Realizations About Modern Dance by Rebecca King on Tendus Under A Palm Tree

Dance Journal For Success by David Hunter on Ballet For Men

A Night At The Ballet by David Wilson on Dave Tries Ballet

If you’ve recently read something you liked a lot–feel free to share that here in the comments section as well…

A Blog Sampler

September 3, 2010 by 4dancers

Today I’d just like to take a moment to point out a few of the dance blogs I read on a regular basis. There are a lot of good ones out there, so this list is by no means comprehensive–but I thought I’d highlight a few in case you haven’t had the chance to check them out.

As always, if you have any suggestions, feel free to add them in the comments section!

Ballet for Men – Written by David Hunter, this blog is a great resource for guys who are interested in ballet. Not only is there a ton of “how to” information there, but you can listen to podcasts as well.

Tights and Tiaras – This blog is authored by Henrik Lamark, a Norweigan ballet dancer with a flair for the written word. Read up on the stories of the great ballets, get behind the scenes and learn some ballet terminology or learn about life as a dancer from his point of view.

Demicontretemps – Eric Taub’s writing is a joy to read, and he recently started posting video on his site as well. Drop by and check out his musings on dance for a treat.

Art Intercepts – Meet Lauren Warnecke, a Chicago-based dancer and educator and enjoy her posts on topics such as anatomy for dancers, dance injuries and other scientific information.

Dance Advantage – Nichelle’s mega-resource for dancers, teachers and parents. You could spend hours looking through all the great information here.

Dave Tries Ballet – A new site by – you guessed it – Dave, who is just starting out in ballet. A very interesting read.

Dance.com Blog – Another dance blog you could spend an afternoon browsing. Here you’ll find dance news as well as posts on all types of dance styles.

KinerEnterprisesInc. Blog – This recently re-vamped site offers tips on social media, business advice and more.

The Ballet Bag – Expect the unexpected on this delightful ballet blog. Always entertaining, well-written and informative.

Pas de Trois at dancing3.com – Not to toot my own horn here, but our new site (David Hunter, Henrik Lamark and I) is something I’d love for you to check out if you have the time. We’re hoping that people will really join in the conversation so we can all learn more about one another.

Tendus Under A Palm Tree – A lovely blog by Rebecca King, a Corps De Ballet dancer with Miami City Ballet.

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