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Top 20 Dance Blogs
Everybody has their favorite dance blogs that they bookmark and read. Nichelle at DanceAdvantage.net (a wonderful blog) is having a contest for the top 20 dance blogs. I decided to enter my Dancing...
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Too Young for Splits Training?
I am a ballet teacher living and working in New Jersey. I used to teach in New York City, and my teacher training started with Don Farnworth in New York. As time allows, I contribute to Dance.net. A...
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Put your health first on the list…
Happy January! I love the first of the year as it is so filled with potential and possibilities and thoughts of change. As a dancer and dance teacher there have been similar patterns to my thoughts...
View Article5 Success Principles
I’ve been thinking a lot about the mindset it takes to become a successful dancer or performer and decided to put together an initial video clip on 5 important success principles. Enjoy! “Education is...
View ArticleTurf Toes and Hip Strain
I’m going to answer 2 questions – one at the top of the leg with a hip injury and another at the foot. Especially with foot injuries there is such potential for compensation and shifting your weight...
View ArticleStretching, Assessment, Pinkie Balls & Hamstrings
I received some great questions from Lynn and have imbedded my responses below. Hi Deborah, I have a few questions and was wondering the best way to go. I have the Essential anatomy course for dancers...
View ArticleIs it Hip to be Square? Looking at 4th and 5th positions
Happy New Year! Hoping the holidays were restful for everyone! First question of the year comes from Katie who writes: Like most of the western dancers, I was taught that one should be aiming to...
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When your back just ‘doesn’t go’
Hey Deborah! I am a huge fan. I met you at DTS this summer and purchased a lot of your stuff. I am anxiously waiting your analyzing extension series! My reason for writing, I have 2 dancers (both...
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Weak Muscles?
Thank you for providing such a wealth of information as it pertains to dance and the human body. I have a daughter, soon to be 12, that has been dancing since around the age of 4. She is quick to...
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Stretching Tip!
Today we are going to talk about fascia and flexibility and what one simple action you can take to increase your flexibility. First… what is fascia? Fascia is connective tissue that wraps and...
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