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Get a glimpse behind the scenes at the National Ballet of Canada

 Take a peek into the Gretchen Ross Production Center for the National Ballet of Canada.  Your tour guide is Gord Graham, Construction supervisor.…Continue

Started Feb 17, 2011

Some Tips for Fitting Pointe Shoes
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After you've decided a dancer is ready to progress to pointe shoes, here are some suggestions for finding them the best shoes for their first pair. First try to find a shop with a good selection of…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Anekia Boatwright-McGhee Feb 16, 2011.

Funding of PBS is up for vote

If you are a fan of dance and other fine and performing arts, you are probably very familiar with your local PBS Station.  The future of these stations may be getting a bit dimmer.  Please visit …Continue

Started Feb 10, 2011

 

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Expand Your Dance Library

When my mother passed away in June she left a house full of memories.  As a former dancer and teacher and librarian, one of her passions was collecting books on dance and dancers.  While I am fortunate to grow my collection with additions from her library, there are well over a hundred more books that are in need of a new home.  The majority of the books are out of print, some dating back to the early 1900's.  Additionally there are copies of Dance Magazine ranging from the 1960's to mid…See More
Oct 20, 2011
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Mary Plein commented on abc for dance's blog post 'Eat Your Veggies Pasta Sauce'
"Thanks!  I have been trying to add more vegis to my diet.  And I have been really watching what I eat - I have lost 28 pounds so far!! :-)  I can't wait to try this recipe, but it will have to wait until next week because I am…"
May 5, 2011
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Eat Your Veggies Pasta Sauce

Need a way to get more veggies in your diet?  Try this pasta sauce recipe that is adapted from the roasted vegetable sauce from The Essential Pasta Cookbook.  I make big batches when the veggies are in season (or on sale) and freeze them.  Ingredients4 large red bell peppers (orange works too - green works but looks way less appetizing in the end product)1lb roma tomatos3 sweet yellow onions1 small eggplant (1 1/2 - 2 lb max)1 bulb garlic1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (if you aren't a fan of balsamic…See More
May 5, 2011
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Performance Checklist

As many studios and schools begin wrapping up the dance year, concerts, recitals and other end of year performances abound.  Here's a quick checklist for you during this hectic time of the year. VenueTouch base with the administration and make sure that everyone has the same dates / times reserved. When weather has been crazy, sometimes school functions will be booked over outside events and people doing the booking don't always remember to call outside renters.  Remember to check on your…See More
Apr 26, 2011
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Knee Hyperextension - Training students to find "straight"

Many dancers have the ability to hyperextend their knees.  The position of hyperextension feels straight to the dancer and breaking this alignment habit is hard to do. If you aren't familiar with the differences between hyperextension and straight, look at the pictures below.  The same student appears in both pictures, in the one on the left she is standing in what she considers her natural stance (hyperextended), the picture on the right is where she constantly corrects to now that she knows…See More
Apr 23, 2011
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abc for dance commented on abc for dance's blog post 'Pre-Pointe - a year long training guide samples'
"Click the Pre_Pointe_Samples.pdf link under the picture above to see the table of contents and actual pages from the teaching manual."
Apr 16, 2011
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Pre-Pointe - a year long training guide samples

Apr 16, 2011
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Nichelle Strzepek commented on abc for dance's blog post 'Increasing Your Students' Ballet Classes'
""Ballet is the foundation for all other dance forms" - a pet peeve phrase of mine. I brought it up on our Facebook page once and it ruffled a few feathers. I wholeheartedly agree that this is simply not true and I like the way you've…"
Mar 27, 2011
James Robey commented on abc for dance's blog post 'Increasing Your Students' Ballet Classes'
"Excellent article! The "ballet is the foundation of all other dance forms" myth should be registered as an urban legend. The modern dance pioneers were all "skirt dancers" in vaudeville-like shows that wanted to be taken more…"
Mar 27, 2011
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Increasing Your Students' Ballet Classes

One question I get a lot from other teachers is "how do you get your students to take more ballet classes"?  My first question back is "why do you want them to take more ballet?"  Mind you, I'm not trying to talk anyone out of additional ballet classes, I just like hearing the answers.   The post that follows are some of the reasons I get in response and suggestions on how to achieve those particular goals. "My students want to start pre-pointe or pointe work".  This is an easy one.  The…See More
Mar 27, 2011
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Barre Stretch Combination

Have some time (about 12 minutes)?  Try this barre stretch series after you've already done some large full body movements for at least 5-10 minutes to get the blood moving through your system and your core temperature warmed up. Remember proper alignment is crucial for the effectiveness of any stretch or strengthening routine.  To gain the most benefit, never sit and hold the stretch but always feel like you are moving the 2 ends of the body away from each other.I use a 3/4 adagio or stretch…See More
Mar 1, 2011
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Feb 21, 2011
Shannon Daw Smith commented on abc for dance's blog post 'Your Studio Legacy'
"applause!!!!!!!!!!!! awesome!"
Feb 20, 2011
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Feb 19, 2011
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Get a glimpse behind the scenes at the National Ballet of Canada

 Take a peek into the Gretchen Ross Production Center for the National Ballet of Canada.  Your tour guide is Gord Graham, Construction supervisor.http://national.ballet.ca/donate/campaigns/building_ballet_4.php Or watch the transformation of one of the male dancers into the role of Uncle Nikolai, Wardrobe design, the making of a tutus and more by visiting this link…See More
Feb 17, 2011
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Dance Writer, Dance Industry / Retail Resource
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abc for dance creates manuals, syllabi, curricula, coloring sheets and other resources for dance and movement educators.

In 1989, owner Anneliese Burns Wilson created the training materials for the Pan American Teachers of Dance Performing Arts Division. Over the next 10 years she refined the training materials into a leveled curriculum that was used in several studios.

In 1999, her company, The Step Shoppe Unlimited, was given a grant to create materials and workshops to prepare NJ academic school teachers to fulfill the Core Curriculum Standards in Dance in their classrooms. In 2000 this project became abc for dance.

Materials created by abc for dance are now being used in more than 1000 studios and schools worldwide. New products are introduced throughout the year and current products are updated to reflect new advances in education, movement science and dance medicine.

In 2011, abc for dance created a series of lesson plans for National Dance Week. The lesson plans will be available as free downloads from the NDW site. The hope is that academic school teachers will share the art and education of dance with their students, many who may not have had any previous introduction to dance.
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create resources that allow students to receive a quality dance education. Dancers who engage their mind are more empowered as artists. Every student should receive an education that allows them to choose their career path.
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Abc for dance's Blog

Expand Your Dance Library

When my mother passed away in June she left a house full of memories.  As a former dancer and teacher and librarian, one of her passions was collecting books on dance and dancers.  While I am fortunate to grow my collection with additions from her library, there are well over a hundred more books that are in need of a new home.  The majority of the books are out of print, some dating back to the early 1900's.  Additionally there are copies of Dance Magazine ranging from the 1960's to mid… Continue

Posted on October 20, 2011 at 10:47am

Eat Your Veggies Pasta Sauce

Need a way to get more veggies in your diet?  Try this pasta sauce recipe that is adapted from the roasted vegetable sauce from The Essential Pasta Cookbook.  I make big batches when the veggies are in season (or on sale) and freeze them. 

 

Ingredients

4 large red bell peppers (orange works too - green works but looks way less appetizing in the end product)

1lb roma tomatos

3 sweet yellow onions

1 small eggplant (1…

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Posted on May 5, 2011 at 12:45pm — 1 Comment

Performance Checklist

As many studios and schools begin wrapping up the dance year, concerts, recitals and other end of year performances abound.  Here's a quick checklist for you during this hectic time of the year.

 

Venue

Touch base with the administration and make sure that everyone has the same dates / times reserved. When weather has been crazy, sometimes school functions will be booked over outside events and people doing the booking don't always remember to call…

Continue

Posted on April 26, 2011 at 9:03am

Knee Hyperextension - Training students to find "straight"

Many dancers have the ability to hyperextend their knees.  The position of hyperextension feels straight to the dancer and breaking this alignment habit is hard to do. If you aren't familiar with the differences between hyperextension and straight, look at the pictures below.  The same student appears in both pictures, in the one on the left she is standing in what she considers her natural stance (hyperextended), the picture on the right is where she constantly corrects to now that she…

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Posted on April 23, 2011 at 9:00am

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