September 29, 2009 – 3:30 am
In all of our dancing, working and understanding the use of the sides of the body is imperative for balance, control and a finished look and feel. How we use our sides may vary from style to style given the look and action we are trying to achieve. The first and probably most important element [...]
August 18, 2009 – 11:57 am
In all of our Latin and Rhythm dances the action of the hips is notable. As dancers what we want to understand is the importance of the relationship our feet, legs and hips in order to create our Latin styling. Good Latin foot technique requires an attention to the pressure applied into the floor. This [...]
When we develop our dancing, we work on steps and patterns, we work on transitions in our combinations. We sometimes forget however, that we need to work on developing the character of every dance as well. Each dance has it’s own particular character, and as a dancer, we want to express this character to the [...]
It’s back! By popular demand, Dance Station is bringing back Workshop Week — five days of fun, one-time workshops. There’s a workshop for everyone, from beginning to advanced dancers, and in styles ranging from elegant ballroom to earthy salsa. This is a great opportunity to try something new, or push yourself to the next level [...]
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We always want to be active through our legs and feet when we dance. In doing so, we can use the floor more efficiently for balance and power. Applying this to our Latin dances will also improve our timing and overall look. In our Latin dances we always want to feel that we are pushing [...]
Eye focus is a tremendously important aspect in developing all of our dance skills. We always want to remember the saying, “eyes are the window to the soul.” Our eyes reveal emotion, intention and can play an important role in our balance and control. We most often think of eye focus when we work on [...]
March 31, 2009 – 12:30 am
We take lessons and classes and soak up lots and lots of information. And then we forget. It is common for students to have this experience because of the sheer quantity of material they are exposed to in classes and lessons. It is important to remember too, that an idea or technique makes sense to us in the moment, [...]
