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Bone Health and Dancers

As more information comes to light about Osteoporosis, it seems that many dancers may be at a higher risk than the average person.

Research is now showing that women lose up to 25% of their bone density in the first decade after menopause. Many sources are now suggesting that women get a baseline bone density report done right after menopause instead of waiting until 60 or 65.

Males generally are not screened until they are 80 unless other risk factors are present.

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Added by abc for dance on February 17, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Dance - Teaching Beyond the Steps

The reason behind the title of the abc for dance curriculum series

Teaching dance is more than have a student copy steps that you dance. It is about teaching a solid foundation that can be built upon. Encouraging students to look at the qualities that make up a movement. Including expression in class and performance and kindling a passion for learning the art and sharing it with others.

There is a certain spark, that elusive something, that makes…

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Added by abc for dance on February 17, 2011 at 12:45am — No Comments