Category: Article
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Reasons to Get Certified as a Dance Instructor
In the United States, aspiring dance teachers who wish to own a private studio do not need certification. While this may be convenient and cost-efficient, it can backfire on your future endeavors as a teacher and a business owner. According to a study in 2017, many dance classes are led by unqualified instructors, which can pose […]
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Things to Know about Revolutionary Principles of Movement
Revolutionary Principles of Movement or RPM is often mentioned in my book, “The Spark.” It was developed by Jo Anna Kneeland and has been perfected or refined by Ruth Petrinovic. Here are some fun facts about this ongoing movement: A Brief History: Ballet is a performative dance that has existed since the 15th century. However, […]
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Developing Emotional Resilience as a Ballerina
Many artists rely on their emotions when it comes to expression. This fact is especially true for writers, artists, and, yes, even dancers. Ballet is an art form that requires emotional resilience. While many people have noticed the physical strength and grace it takes to perfect certain moves, one must also learn to develop emotional […]
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Ballet for the Imperfect Body
When it comes to dance, our bodies are the ultimate instrument. As we tune our bodies to the music, we strive for something bigger and better than ourselves. In a way, there is nothing quite freeing than letting your movements do the talking. When words fail, music fills that void with ease and style. However, […]
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Am I Too Old to Be a Ballerina?
Ballet is an incredible and deeply moving art form that has been around for centuries. For girls who didn’t have the opportunity to join dance classes, they may find themselves wondering if it’s too late, and they ask this question: “Am I too old to dance ballet?” The simple answer is no. You are never […]
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Why Dance is Much More than Just a Workout
Many people often consider dancing as a form of workout. Regarding using your body to perform certain moves and feats, it’s no surprise why many people often seek dance as a way to shed some extra pounds. However, dance is more than just a workout. It is also an art form with its legitimate history […]
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Why Dance is Beneficial for Young Children
Many parents take the time to enroll their kids in dance classes for various reasons. Some reasons may be because they’re hoping to improve their little one’s posture or allow them to control their boisterous energy. Whatever the case, there are several benefits that parents can expect some time after their kids start dance classes: […]
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Benefits of Being Emotionally Intelligent
The topic of emotional intelligence has been touched on briefly in my book, “The Spark.” As a brief review, emotional intelligence refers to a person’s ability to perceive, evaluate, and control emotions. While we all have this innate ability to gain access to our feelings, it is through reinforcement and environmental conditioning that help us master […]
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Ballet is Not What it Looks Like
Ballet looks a lot different when seen from the perspective of the student of the dance craft. It is no longer the fanciful flight filled with ethereal bliss that the audience swoons over and roots for. Instead, it is a journey of hope, blood, sweat, tears, and, sometimes, broken dreams. Ballet Accomplishes the Noblest of […]
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Doing Ballet and Dance Training the Right Way
The change that is waiting to be instituted in the age-old training concepts of ballet and dance is starting to unfold before our eyes, and rightly so. The dance teacher, choreographer, and artist extraordinaire Jo Anna Kneeland had done ballet and dance a favor when she chose the path less traveled and came up with […]
Cheryl Ale The Spark 