Dancers of all ages take part in performing some of ballet’s most famous works. And while the dance and artistry is beautiful, the plots of these ballets are quite difficult to follow – even for some mature dancers. Recently, Rachel Rizzuto of Dance Magazine took this fact and ran with
Sugar’s Impact on Our Health We hear something new (and different) everyday about the effects of sugar on our health. And with obesity levels on a constant rise in the US, we all struggle to know what we should and shouldn’t believe. Many think that having a little sugar here
What you don’t do can be as important as what you do when it comes to how mentally strong you are. And your mental strength can help you when you: Have to make tough decisions. Face adversity. Need to maintain focus through the distractions that can divert you from your
If you’re thinking back over your most recent vacations, do you wonder why some are awesome – and then some just aren’t? Don’t rush to blame the location. It could have nothing to do with where you went, but how you went about it. This can be especially true for
We are sharing this article from David Dunkle, a guest blogger at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. With a lifelong interest in telling people why they should love the arts, David recently spoke with choreographers Jeffrey Cirio, Kelly Ann Sloan and Matthew Powell about their new works premiering during June Series and
Don’t be offended by this post if it hits close to home, but I think it’s something that needs to be said: Being late is not acceptable. In fact, it’s just plain rude. Some consider that statement to be “irrelevant to today’s generation.” Bunny hockey. Being on time is basic
Could it be that the way young entrepreneurs think about starting a business is changing? According to a recent Fast Company article entitled “From Passion to Profit: How to Make Money Doing What You Love,” people no longer think of business as the antithesis of art, but as an opportunity
When I was a little girl “loading the dishwasher” meant making sure that my sister and I had a sufficient amount to eat for dinner!! There was no machine to fill with semi-rinsed off dishes. We had our four hands, two tubs, soap, hot water, a dish rag and a
Our friends at Dance Teacher have some great information to share about hand habits. Tune in for more quick tips from them! You have a student with nice facility and solid technique. She has a natural presence and can jump and turn, but something prevents her from looking polished—her hands.
AUDIO BLOG. We are inching even closer. By now you are preparing to head out to your chosen summer intensive while composing a what to pack list. Have you shopped for new tights and leotards? What about perusing new bedding for your dorm room? While in prep mode, enjoy this note from
