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Nov 27, 20235 min read

How to improve pirouettes

The pirouette is one of the most iconic ballet steps, and one that many new ballet dancers aspire to achieve. Jazz and contemporary...

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:...

Jun 8, 20239 min read

7 key influences on the development of Theatre Jazz

In this post you'll discover 7 key influences on theatre jazz dance: jazz music African and African-American dance Vaudeville and musical...

Jun 8, 20233 min read

Theatre Jazz Dance: evolution from street dance to centre stage

Theatre jazz is a style of dance that you see in musical theatre, as well as on film musicals. It is a high energy, entertaining dance...

Apr 1, 20237 min read

Lyrical Jazz: Unveiling the history and traits of the dance style

Learn about other styles of jazz in our post 7 Jazz Dance Styles In this post: Hallmarks of lyrical jazz Difference between lyrical jazz...

Feb 6, 20234 min read

Jazz dance styles: discover the groove, style, and sass

Jazz dance is more than jazz hands. Discover 7 very different styles of jazz dance.

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...

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...

Apr 10, 201812 min read

Dance helped Jessica find the freedom to change direction

In her mid-twenties, Jessica was a dental nurse. It was a job she enjoyed, but after experiencing the loss of someone close to her, she...

Feb 6, 20187 min read

How taking a dance class helped Nikki dare to dream

At age 19, Nikki Long had finished school and was still thinking about what she wanted to do with her life. She was a singer and loved...