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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...