We all have that one friend who is uber flexible and as dancers we are all always working on flexibility. But sometimes our stretching practices can end up being more harmful than helpful in the long run. What are the dangers of Oversplits?

Meet Dara Holmes, 28, from The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago.

Here are some tips for accepting constructive criticism so that you can grow as a leader and embrace the reflection you have on others. And it is not what you think.

Meet Naomi King, 10, from Maryland where she dances at Dance Expressions.

As a young leader, you may have felt more stress and anxiety than usual during the past eight weeks or so as limitations were placed on what you could and couldn’t do. Some of these feelings may have come on suddenly and some may have been brewing slowly over time, under the surface of your mind and body. Being a teen and being a leader means you may have felt conflicted sometimes as well, wondering how you can become stronger and also how you can positively influence others. 

Meet Taylor-Tatiana André from Tampa, Florida. She believes that you need to Dance from your heart and let the passion shine through.

With over 500 million users, Instagram presents an amazing opportunity for you to grow your brand and personal following! This is how!

The process for cleaning your ballet shoes can be intricate, so we’ve put together a guide for you below. We’ll look more in-depth at how to clean each type of ballet shoe material.