#dancecompetition

Apr 6, 20185 min read

Efficient Movement Practices to be Performance Ready

Author: Mary Roberts As competition season is well under way, and visions of Nationals dance through young competitors’ dreams, now is...

Nov 29, 20175 min read

Getting 'Un-stuck' - Advice for Choreographers

Check out our podcast episode on this topic! If you are a dance teacher, chances are you fall into one of two categories - you are either...

Nov 12, 20175 min read

A Recipe for Success - Nutrition For Dancers

Higher. Faster. More. Stronger. Better. Those are the words we use when asking our bodies to dance - higher battements, faster shuffles,...

May 2, 20173 min read

How To Make Your Competition Weekend Count

Dance competitions, whether for a new competitor or a veteran of the stage, can be exciting and nerve-wracking weekends! “Did I remember...

Mar 21, 20174 min read

Costuming For The Competition Stage

Listen to our Podcast episode on this hot topic! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts! Part of every dancer’s experience at competition is the...

Feb 21, 20175 min read

LEVELS: A Judge's Perspective

Check out our podcast episode on this hot topic! Back in the Dark Ages of dance competitions, everyone competed against everyone, there...

Feb 13, 20174 min read

Choreography @ Competition

Check out our podcast episode on this topic! Choreography can make or break a competition routine. No matter how precisely a dancer...

Feb 6, 20176 min read

Inside the Mind of a Judge

Author: IDA Judge Ashley This morning, I woke up at 3:00am. After a punishingly early taxi ride to the airport and a long wait at my...