Dance Stories & Articles
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How Classical Ballets Are Arranged By Modern ChoreographersFor hundreds of years, choreographers have held to standard dance steps in classical ballet.
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Evolution of Modern Dance: Contemporary Themes & Classic StylesSince the earliest days of modern dance, this action within this dance form has always revolved around a theme.
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The A to Z's of Flamenco Dance: I is for InstructionThe importance of quality instruction in Flamenco dance and guitar (and anything in life for that matter) is often, unfortunately, highly underrated.
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The A to Z's of Flamenco Dance: H is for HeartSo often I see Flamenco dancers executing extraordinarily complex and fast-as-lightning footwork patterns, whipping their arms about in a frenzy, their wet hair.
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Thinking of Choreographing a New Ballet? Take the Leap!What's involved in creating a full length ballet? According to Bishop, the motivation to create original ballets came on the heels of his professional dancing.
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Growing Up with Dance: Ingredients for SuccessThe opportunity to grow up with dance training is a lucky reality for children who can afford to pay.
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The Future Direction of Modern DanceMillennial dancers love modern dance that is less traditional and more "message effective.
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What is Belly dance?Belly dance is the western name for Raqs Sharki a type of middle eastern dance.
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Puerto Rico Tango Marathon - The Magic of Dancing on the Beach!This year the Puerto Rico Tango Marathon highlighted daily milongas on the beautiful San Juan Isla Verde Beach.
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30 years ago the USSR fell apart. Did it change the world of Ballet forever?The dissolution of the USSR in the '90s changed the face of ballet forever.
Written by Danceus Staff