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Oct 16, 20237 min read

Learning to dance as an adult: 4 stages from inspiration to mastery

In this article Introduction to the four stages of learning to dance as an adult Stage 1: Unconscious Incompetence (Ignorance) Stage 2:...

Sep 4, 20234 min read

11 principles of contemporary dance

Contemporary dance is a broad term that covers many different approaches and techniques. That said, there are some common principles that...

Sep 4, 20234 min read

7 myths about contemporary dance

Contemporary dance is a a blanket term that covers a broad variety of dance techniques and approaches to choreography. It can be...

May 10, 20238 min read

Limon Technique: what it is and why it’s so important to contemporary dance

When I first started learning contemporary dance back in the late 1980s, I really had no idea about what it was, other than that I loved...

Apr 26, 202310 min read

Discovering Release Technique: A guide to fluidity, momentum, and effortless movement

Release Technique is a sub-branch of the broader genre of contemporary and modern dance . Release Technique has an emphasis on...

Feb 24, 20234 min read

The Origins of Contemporary Dance Technique: Understanding the Evolution of a Genre

Have you ever wondered what contemporary dance really is? Or do you take contemporary class, but you're still not sure where it all...

Apr 7, 20215 min read

The glowing orb: your centre of gravity

Knowing where your weight is, and where it should be, is crucial to learning to dance. One image that I find particularly useful in...

Jan 23, 20212 min read

Windswept choreographer journal – going back to basics for inspiration

Going back to basics to find inspiration by Jo McDonald All my life, music and dance have competed for my attention. I cannot tell which...

Feb 26, 20207 min read

11 tips to help remember dance sequences

When you’re new to a dance style, it can be really hard to remember dance sequences, because you have so much to think about. Believe...

Oct 10, 20195 min read

Finding joy in dance as an adult: smashing through the barriers

by Jo McDonald, founder and owner of Move Through Life Dance Studio Five barriers to dance in adulthood There are probably dozens of...

Nov 20, 20179 min read

Why Karen chose dance fitness to stay in shape

When Karen Tipper left her job as a nurse and midwife earlier this year, she discovered just how much her job had helped her to keep fit...

Jun 28, 20174 min read

Second wave of modern dance innovators

Early modern dance pioneers such as Martha Graham, Isadora Duncan, and Doris Humphrey forever changed the landscape of theatrical dance. ...

Jun 27, 20175 min read

What to expect in a contemporary dance class for adults

Have you ever heard of ‘the curse of knowledge’? It means that sometimes when you know a lot about something, you might not be very good...

Jun 21, 20174 min read

Healthy spine exercises with contemporary dance

Do you feel like your back is stiffening up as each year passes? Is it getting harder to do simple things like put your socks on while...

Jun 5, 20174 min read

Modern Dance Pioneers – the origins of today’s contemporary dance techniques

Contemporary dance is an umbrella term that covers a range of different techniques and styles. Examples include ‘release technique’,...

Oct 11, 20166 min read

My 8 favourite things about contemporary dance

Many people have some idea of what’s involved in ballet, jazz, or tap dance. But not so many know what contemporary dance is. It’s not...

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