As I read this piece, I kept seeing images of Sue Sylvester in my mind. If you have ever seen “Glee” (and face it, the list is shorter for those who haven’t seen “Glee”), you are familiar with Sue’s obnoxious bullying and angry tirades. They may seem over the top, but not by far. Let’s…
A ballet dancer’s appearance is one of the most important attributes aside from the skill, experience and talent. The costume and conditioning of the athlete is important, but equally crucial is the appearance of the hair which is coiled up into a tight bun, enhancing the clean lines of the performance that is being danced.…
The use of emotion and feedback among reality show contestants and participants is one of the questions concerning the reality show “Dance Moms” and the negative feedback that has ensued. It is possible to become over enthused about the skill and talent levels of young dancers and a number of dance moms can take the…
Cheerleading is often taken for granted or thought of as an activity not requiring as much time, dedication and skill as a regular sport such as football or basketball. A good cheerleading team will be able to use the times when they are not on top of the game or ahead in points to learn…
Song choice is an important part of dance performance. The right song can get the piece flowing and add emotional punch to the movement. Of course, the wrong song can be creatively stifling, keeping dancers from showing off their full potential. When you’re working to choose a song that will make your dancers shine, make…
Fatigue: it’s a common problem many dancers will experience during their career. This occurs when the body is no longer able to force muscle into contractions. Sometimes experiencing fatigue is good, such as working out to the point of fatigue, then letting yourself recover and repeating the cycle. But when fatigue becomes a constant, dancers will…
Twelve months. Twelve bikinis. Three colors. DA Designs partnered with the Phoenix Suns Dancers to design picture-perfect swimwear for the team’s annual swimsuit calendar. Each year, the team director picks a theme for the upcoming calendar; Director Taryn Carmichael came to DA Designs to create swimsuits relevant to each month, while simultaneously showcasing the team’s talent…
Everyone knows that eating healthier is better and dancers are no exception, especially ballet dancers. A need for snacks that not only provide the vitamins that are essential for stamina and energy, but one that tastes good as well was the inspiration for a new product. This was the beginning of Barre energy bars created…
When the weather outdoors is very cold, it is important for everyone to keep an eye on his or her body temperature. Rapidly dropping temperatures and other diverse changes in the weather can affect body temperature. This is especially true for supporters of sports events, such as cheerleaders. Not only does the weather outdoors affect…
Dance professionals are usually thought to be regulated to those who start their career at an early age, but that is not necessarily the case. There are a number of professional dancers who have started to take lessons and learn to dance in their teens or later. Learning to dance does require an amount of…