Category Archives: How To
The Basic Pullback (May/Jun 2009)
It’s your favorite tap class: The warm-up is over and it’s time to flap-ball-change across the floor. You’ve finally gotten … Continue reading
Horton Technique
In the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s, dancer/choreographer Lester Horton developed a dance technique based on Native American dances, anatomical studies … Continue reading
Men On Pointe
For girls brought up on The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, donning a pair of pointe shoes is a rite of … Continue reading
Dance Teams vs. Dance Departments
One sustains the arts while the other supports athletics. One encourages independent expression while the other places the group above … Continue reading
The Physics of Footwork
What is Loose-Ankle Tap? Loose-ankle tap is perhaps one of the profession’s best-kept secrets. Mark Yonally, artistic director of Chicago … Continue reading
How to Run Rehearsal Without Ruining Friendships
Many dance teams are student-run, and leading your peers can be challenging! How can you strike the perfect balance between … Continue reading
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