Tag Archives: dance

Disney STEP Classic

I never realized Disney had so many opportunities for youth until I started writing about them. In fact, there’s a whole subsection of the company devoted to the concept: Disney Youth Programs. Someday soon I’ll have to spend a while on its official website and tell you all about it, but for now I want to focus on something specific: Disney STEP Classic. The 2012 dates for the Disney STEP Classic performances have just been announced, so now’s the time to sign up and start preparing if you or someone you know is interested. But for those not in the … Continue reading →

The Little Man and The Music

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Long before our son was born he was listening to some great music. While in the womb our son was treated to audiophile headphones piping classic recordings (along with some recently released music) on vinyl records. My wife constantly spend time dancing with him to the latest pop music. He responded favorably to certain television theme songs and certainly seemed like he enjoyed and had found the beat. Music, it seems, has been a part of his life from the beginning. After he was born he’s still respond with recognition to certain songs. There is a pop music CD we … Continue reading →

High School Prom

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My wife and I were chaperones for high school prom this year and we weren’t going to deprive our son of the experience. Weeks earlier my wife had picked out a baby-sized tuxedo for our little gentleman-in-training and we were finally going to see how he would look in it. Following every other experience I’ve had with my son, he looked better than I did. While both of us were wearing tuxedo’s Mommy had purchased a slick and shiny black dress to reveal her newly trimmed physique after lots of exercise. She looked like she could single-handedly solve the national … Continue reading →

Dancing Toddlers

My son loves to dance. Is this just a natural interest for toddlers? Do all toddlers love music and dance? I’ve been thinking about enrolling my son in some sort of toddler dance class. He is interested in all kinds of music and dances to anything. I’ve been reading up on toddler dance classes and looking for something to get him enrolled in. I found that they offer “Tiptoes & Tumbling” classes, which are designed to encourage creativity, coordination, skills, musicality and rhythm. Another class I found is “Pre-School Tap, Ballet & Tumbling” for ages 3 to 5. At another … Continue reading →

Dance Fitness – Wanna Dance?

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So You Think You Can Dance is back on television and like last year, my daughter and I are totally hooked. This Thursday they will launch the actual contest. Whenever I watch the show, I’m reminded of just how physical is dancing (not that I needed the reminder), but with the show back on, it’s a good time to remind others as well. If you’re interested in switching up your fitness routine this summer, consider dancing as a way to invigorate your workout while also toning your body, burning extra calories and just overall feeling great. Think dancing can’t burn … Continue reading →

Dance Dance Revolution! Capezio Clearance

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In the movie Terms of Endearment, Aurora Greenway said, ““Work like you don’t need the money, love like your heart has never been broken, and dance like no one is watching.” It’s a beautiful sentiment. The Capezio Dance factory outlet’s clearance sale can help you do the last at a bargain. Now through May 28, 2007, dance apparel INCLUDING SHOES is marked down, way down. Some as low as a dollar. Best deal on shoes: Leather Dansneakers – marked to a dollar, from $75. These look great, and even though they’re sized for girls, they are androgynous. If you’ve ever … Continue reading →

Popular Dance Still Kicking

Michael Flatley and his Riverdance phenomenon catapulted traditional Irish step dancing into the annals of pop culture. But, Flatley’s got nothing on my 2-year-old. My daughter loves to dance. Ever since she saw Elmo make like Michael Flatley on TV, there’s been no stopping her pint-sized body from jiggling uncontrollably. Couple that with her obsession with ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” (she spins around the house insisting that she is doing the “cha cha cha” and the “wumba”) and I was compelled to reach for the phone to call an agent (just kidding–I called our local dance studio). I wanted … Continue reading →

Should You Let Your Teenager Attend High School Dances?

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What is a high school dance? To a teenager, a high school dance is an opportunity for he or she to get together with their friends, listen to music, dance and have a good time. Dances are a time when relationships are formed between guys and girls. I still remember the high school dances I went to. I remember dancing with that certain guy who made my stomach jittery and my palms sweat. Conversely, I remember the pain of rejection when a guy I really liked never asked me to dance. In a way, high school dances are a way … Continue reading →

Benefits of Leap Frog

The market is flooded with all types of children’s learning tools. Although many are well worth the small investment, I wanted to point out two of Leap Frogs options, which children love. The first is called Leap Frog – Learning Fiesta Counting Maracas and the second, Leap Frog Learning Connections Train. Both are priced under $20 and guaranteed to entertain your child for hours while also teaching them valuable lessons. The first of the two, Leap Frog – Learning Fiesta Counting Maracas, which teaches your child to move and shake to 1, 2, 3. Loaded with wonderful songs and dance … Continue reading →

Dance – Practice! Practice! Practice!

Every dancer out there can attest to the following statement: dance is something that must be practiced over and over again. Like all forms of exercise, dance requires repetition in order to achieve the desired results. Check out the ballet room and the ballerinas who practice their 1st, 2nd, 3rd , 4th and 5th positions until they can do them in their sleep and that’s just the beginning. Take a Ballet Class More and more dance studios are offering adults a chance to reignite childhood dreams and take dance classes they may not have been able to afford or had … Continue reading →