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Enforced Arch: Dancers As A Force For Change
Enforced Arch is a dance and performance community of intelligent communicators who use their unique talents to bring life to environmental and social issues. They were also voted #2 in a very close race to decide the Top Dance Blogs of 2011.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Mar 11, 2012 -
Sunday Snapshot: Born from a Boombox
Berit Alits loves capturing people. A photographer based in Ireland, her portraits feature actors, dancers, families, children, and individuals.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Feb 26, 2012 -
The First Film To Tell The Joffrey Ballet Story — Autographed DVD [Giveaway]
You could own a signed DVD copy of Joffrey: Mavericks Of American Ballet, the first documentary film to tell the story of this groundbreaking dance company, considered the first truly American ballet company. Only 100 autographed copies for sale!Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Feb 19, 2012 -
Not Your Daddy’s Boombox: Pioneer STEEZ
With its STEEZ portable audio system (or "boombox") Pioneer is revitalizing a breed of music player that seems nearly extinct, yet still has use and meaning in the dance community. Storing your digital music in 4GB of memory this line offers dance-specific features like tempo control, music cues, and dance battle mode.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Feb 8, 2012 -
Tap Classics: In-The-Trenches and Over-The-Tops
These popular flash steps were the innovations and contributions of Toots Davis. Learn more about Davis and the history behind classic tap steps, in-the-trenches and over-the-tops.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Jan 24, 2012 -
For Making Dancers Beneficial To The Public
A recent TEDxBrussels Talk by John Bohannon reminds us of the usefulness of movement to express complex concepts or explore and understand scientific ideas while making a satirical statement about the state of the arts in the United States. Watch and learn more about the presentation and its creators.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Dec 13, 2011 -
Tap Classics: Paddle and Roll Heroes, Lon Chaney & Bunny Briggs
Many contenders could claim to be "the king" of paddle and roll (also called paradiddles) but no other dancer is identified more with the tap step than tap icon, Lon Chaney. Bunny Briggs has also made his mark with the step, as have others.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Dec 6, 2011 -
What The Ailey School’s Melanie Person Knew When She Was Twelve
Co-Director of The Ailey School, Co-Chair of The Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. program, and former Dance Theatre of Harlem ballerina, Melanie Person answers ten questions: on leg extension, encouraging ballet students, what studios could do to better prepare students for college, and what she knew when she was twelve.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Dec 1, 2011 -
Tap Classics: Frank Condos and 5-Count Wings
In the 1920s, wings were all the rage, and many variations existed. The Pump, the Pendulum, the Saw, the Double Back… like time steps, most dancers had a signature wing variation.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Nov 17, 2011 -
Tap Classic: Jimmy Slyde and his Signature Sliding
Sliding has long been a popular tap step. The novelty of the slide comes from the illusion that the floor has somehow developed a slick surface, giving the impression that the dancer is off balance and could fall at any minute.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Nov 6, 2011 -
Talking Fusion, SYTYCD, and Futures with Dwight Rhoden
Nichelle interviews Dwight Rhoden whose company, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, which he co-founded with dancer Desmond Richardson is performing in Houston. We talk about the future of dance, the fusion of dance forms, and his work in commercial (namely So You Think You Can Dance) and concert dance, including the works Rise, set to selections by U2, and Richardson's solo CLICK.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Oct 13, 2011 -
Tap Shoe Review: The Capezio K360 (Brazilian)
The first in a series of tap shoe reviews, Tristan begins with the "Cadillac" of tap shoes, Capezio's Brazilian K360. He covers their construction, features, and compares them to the American-made Kays.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Oct 4, 2011 -
Dance Gets Screentime In Toronto
Screening at the Toronto International Film Festival are First Position, a new dance doc follows six young ballet dancers aged 9 to 19 as they struggle to maintain form in the face of injury and personal sacrifice on their way to one of the most prestigious international ballet competitions in the world: Youth America Grand Prix; and Pina, the Wim Wenders performance documentary featuring the extraordinary choreography of Pina Bausch. Learn more and watch these exciting trailers at Dance Advantage.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Sep 13, 2011 -
Ten Years Ago I Was Dancing
Multiple events are scheduled to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States through dance, including a work to be simultaneously performed in Washington, New York, and Shanksville, PA. In addition, Nichelle describes her morning ten years ago and invites you to share your own events, memories, or stories of 9/11.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Sep 11, 2011 -
OK Go and Pilobolus Assure Us ALL IS NOT LOST
OK Go, known for their innovative music videos, has teamed up with professional dance troupe, Pilobolus and Google, to debut an experiment that mixes old-school camera trickery with newfangled technology. Try out the interactive Chrome experiment.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Aug 15, 2011 -
Why “Dance Moms” Is GOOD For Your Dance School’s Business
There are dance studio owners mad and concerned about how Lifetime's reality show, Dance Moms, is affecting their business. They want to boycott it, voice their outcry.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Aug 6, 2011 -
Even Better Than The Real Thing?
Hopefully Giselle in 3D will get close to the real thing with the world's first ballet production presented in this format. Find out more about the film and enter for your chance to WIN tickets to a participating theatre near you via Dance Advantage.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Jul 2, 2011 -
Customizing Your Tap Shoes: Fashion and Functionality
Tristan, our TAPography columnist covers the many ways tap dancers can make their shoes unique and individual. From brogueing and stitching, to colors and patterns, to the vegan tap shoe, and even electronics, customizing your shoes is a fun and fashionable way to express yourself!Collected in Dance Advantage Videos Jun 23, 2011 -
Beautiful Gifts For Aspiring Dancers Who Love To Read
Looking for special and unique gift for your young dancer at recital time? These two story collections are as educational as they are beautiful.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos May 11, 2011 -
A Mother Lode of Motherhood and Dance Links
Veteran mama, new mama, mama-to-be - we celebrate you on this Mother's Day! Enjoy this mix of stories, links, and articles all about dance, motherhood, and dance moms.Collected in Dance Advantage Videos May 8, 2011
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danceadvantage Enforced Arch is a dance and performance community of intelligent communicators who use their unique talents to bring life to environmental and social issues. They were also voted #2 in a very close race to decide the Top Dance Blogs of 2011. Read More
Mar 11, 2012