Again From the Top! – Tips for Rehearsing Young Dancers for Body Memory
Seasoned Dancers and Teachers Know: The Body Has to Remember the Steps without the Mind’s Constant Input Before the Real Performance Can Begin An excerpt of NYC Ballet Principal Jennifer Ringer’s recent memoir is making the internet rounds. In it, Ringer describes the repetition a professional ballet dancer must go through to anchor all the … Continue reading
5 Modern Dance Books
5 beautiful books to introduce dancers to modern dance, dance history and famous dance artists. Enjoy! The Human Alphabet ~Pilobolus “An alphabet made of… PEOPLE!” ~ A fun book for dancers young and old. Pilobolus dancers use their bodies and colorful costumes to make all the letters of the alphabet and a picture for each … Continue reading
Found: Footloose ’11 Star Talks Believing in Yourself
Sometimes I need a reminder that the next generation, every generation, needs to hear the simple messages. That’s why I was happy to stumble upon this video of dancer Kenny Wormald, star of the 2011 movie version of Footloose, sending a message that kids can be afraid of “different”…but that difference may be exactly what leads … Continue reading
My Current Top 7 Songs for Contemporary Class
Selections from My Current Contemporary Playlist: Percussion for the Dance Technique of Lester Horton V.1 ~ Victor Y. See Yuen/William Catanzaro, especially tracks #1, 9, 10 “Deliciae Mae” ~ Nicholas Lens from Flamma Flamma, The Fire Requiem “Raven” ~ Gabrielle Roth and the Mirrors from Bones “Drop” ~ Cornelius from Point “Holding Out for … Continue reading
My Current Top 10 Songs for Jazz Class
7 of My Go-To Songs for Jazz Warm-Ups and Across the Floor (in no particular order): “Twist” ~ Pritam from Love Aaj Kal “Pumpin’ Blood” ~ NONONO “Canned Heat” ~ Jamiroquai from Synkronised “Love is the Answer (Club Mix) [featuring Mya] ~ Cedric Gervais “Beat It” ~ Michael Jackson from Thriller “Three Little Birds” … Continue reading
Found: Template for Crafting a Bendable Dancer (+ Josephine Baker)
All you need to make this beautiful dancer is the pattern, a cereal box, scissors, paint, brads, and some patience! The Lait Frase site is in French, but you can get an English translation of the dancer craft here. The download for the pattern is at the end of the post….the link to the PDF … Continue reading
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