There. I've said it. I'm a dance teacher, and I don't want you to be fit.
"But... you're fit, why don't you want me to be fit?" I hear you say. And in truth, I do want everyone to be fit and healthy and not weighed down by physical issues, but there's something much more important that I would rather you be.
One of the more exciting moments of dancing comes with being on a stage and dazzling your audience with your amazing moves. But this raises the question of what you wear when you perform! There are so many options out there; from creating your own, 2nd hand costumes, off the rack and custom creations, and that’s even before you pick a colour or a style! In this blog post, the first of two, we will be looking into all your options for costumes so that you can approach the decision with confidence (just like your dancing!). For each type of...
Lockdowns of the kind we are experiencing right now in Australia can be really hard on you mentally and physically (another slide of chocolate cake anyone?). Even if you are not in lockdown though, there are times when life gets really rough and you don’t feel like yourself. Which means it can be hard to get up the motivation to do anything. Sound familar? We’ve got a few ideas below that might help you beat that funk. 1. Breathe In… Breathe Out It may feel a little obvious… but the easiest thing you can do to help give your brain...
It’s that time when we are all returning to the studio for in person classes after a year (or more) of online learning and training at home. Check out our tips and tricks below for safely returning to the studio, no matter if you are a teacher or a student. Prepare Mentally If you haven’t been leaving home much, except for getting groceries, then you may feel quite anxious about being in a space with people you don’t know. What can you do? First of all, breathe. The first time you come out into a space with people, it can...
