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A sporting look at artistic beauty

A sporting look at artistic beauty

shane January 27, 2012 0

There is a constant debate within the International Latin scene on whether we define ourselves as a Sport or Art. A debate which has been amplified with the World Dance Sport Federation’s (WDSF) constant

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Power Basics

Power Basics

shane January 20, 2012 0

In my first lesson with former professional International Latin American Dance Champion Karen Hardy (We were working on Rumba.) She asked me in true English style “If my cup of tea is over there

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Tips on Making It as a Freelance Performance Artist

Tips on Making It as a Freelance Performance Artist

tina January 19, 2012 1

Being a freelance performer, director or choreographer can be the most fantastically rewarding, yet extremely hard profession in which to build a solid career. Self motivation and a passion to be doing what you

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Application period extended by 2 weeks

Application period extended by 2 weeks

Phil Reece January 13, 2012 0

Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarship 2012 Not long until applications close for the 2012 Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarship. Get your entry in for architecture, ballet, instrumental music, poetry or prose for your chance to explore

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Tips for dancers

Tips for dancers

jean luc January 9, 2012 0

Jean Luc Lafitte has been involved in health care for twenty years and during this time he has treated “A” list Hollywood stars and Royalty. However as much as he loves treating a variety

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At what age should I start ballet?

At what age should I start ballet?

Phil Reece January 5, 2012 1

Parents often seem in a rush to enroll their children in ballet classes. However, formal ballet training should not be introduced until the age of 8. Before then, a child’s bones are too soft

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Turnout for Dancers

Turnout for Dancers

Phil Reece January 5, 2012 0

Hip Anatomy and Factors Affecting Turnout   Introduction Turnout describes the position of the legs, used in many forms of dancing, in which each leg is rotated in the opposite direction from the other

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