Dance is not just something
professional ballerinas do for a living or a move you do before taking a
shower. Dance is always an
expression. A form of therapy. An extension of oneself. Dance is also a form of healing. On The
Dance Advantage Daily, I came across this video that highlights the Annual
Conference in Dance (USA).
It reminds you that dance is more
than just a beautiful performance of a ballerina in the Nutcracker. I never knew that there was such a conference
offered for all forms of dance. But most
importantly with recital approaching, I thought this would help others
appreciate how the masterpiece is created.
It is crunch time for most instructors putting in the final changes for
choreography or adding a last minute prop to complete the vision they are
looking for.
Every year,
all of our instructors perform in the show.
It gives the students a chance to see us in a different view but also
allows us to have some fun after being in such an authoritarian all year. To kick back and enjoy all the hard work our
students have put in to their classes and then take us back to where our roots
began, on stage.
I posted a
blog in the past that refreshed dancers (of all ages) the importance of
stretching. Even though the year is
coming to an end, keep in mind that this dance video shows how dancers are
moving through out practice. Last night while
rehearsing, it was amazing to see the different types of stretching it requires
for us as teachers to rehearse. One teacher said she took a yoga class at times and another was going through a series of stretches on the floor. But regardless, just
remember that if you don’t stretch properly, you may actually break a leg!
Love that the teachers do a performance!
ReplyDeleteYes! I even bought new tap shoes so I may be a little excited!
DeleteGood tip on the stretching. I would like to take up ballet, but I'm getting up there in years (31) :)
ReplyDeleteIt's never too late to take classes! I know of a few locations if you are interested in adult classes!
DeleteMy daughter took dance lessons (ballet and cheer/hip hop) last year and had a great time, the teachers also took part in the recital at the end of the year and it was great. Its awesome for the kids to see where they can get to if they keep up the hard work! I've never taken dance lessons, although I do think it would be a lot of fun! Your passion for dance shows through this blog!
ReplyDeleteWhere did she take dance lessons at? It's always fun to see the teacher dance. My favorite was when the dads would get on stage and perform. They were the star of the show besides the three year olds who think the spot light is only on them the whole time!
DeleteI wanted learn how to do dance, because I'm not good at dance. But my mother was Korean traditional dancer. Her major was Korean traditional dance in the university in S.Korea. She was in the dance team before she got a sick... I can understand why dance is good to health. Last year I went to the NYC with friend for trip. We went to the Chicago musical theater on the broadway. I liked see the actors dance for the musical!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting read. Thank you!
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