Learning Dance Routines Quickly

To be a successful dancer you have to learn many dance routines—sometimes without much time to practice! As a dancer, you will be required to perform a variety of dance steps, remember the steps in the correct order and be able to learn dance routines quickly. Along with the physical side of dancing, you also…

You Might Be A Dedicated Cheerleader If…

Cheerleaders are a unique breed of athletes. Once they become a cheerleader, they live and breathe the cheer lifestyle. They’re quite the dedicated athlete! The longer you’re a cheerleader, the more cheer seems to be a part of everything you do in life. According to the readers of one cheerleading blog, there are some common…

Dancers: Don’t Forget Technique

Never forget the most critical element in dance …Technique! The importance of technique is key, no matter the style of the routine. Whether it’s jazz, pom, hip hop, or kick, there’s always an element of technique that can be improved. It’s the basis of all fundamentals of dance–from proper body posture to executing skills flawlessly.…

How to Create the Best Homecoming Float!

Homecoming parades are a staple during the Fall season for many high schools across the US, and the floats that are included are quite the display! You want yours to stand out in the crowd and stir up excitement for your team! Many schools will allow each class – freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior –…

A Lycra Birthday Suit

DA Designs Celebrates 30 Years in Dancewear In the 80s, women across America united in aerobics classes, donning flashy leotards and Reeboks. And while most would rather forget these neon memories, Dennette Nakamura remembers them nostalgically. It’s how she got her start in the business, after all. “I made all of my clothes my entire…

Cheerleaders: Brainiac or Airhead?

The stereotype of airhead has dogged cheerleaders for decades. Where this came from is not certain, but it could be that cheerleaders naturally have bubbly personalities; unfortunately, outgoing is wrongly associated with “dumb.” Attributing this trait to cheerleading is like saying they are not well trained athletes. Nothing could be further from the truth. Cheerleaders…

Structuring Your Preschool Dance Class

Who says it is easy to teach preschool kiddies? In our opinion, these pint-sized dancers offer the most challenges—and the most rewards! The best way to teach or prune these little dancers would be to toe their line and make their class interesting. Once the children love what you do and love you too, you’ll be…