For those who have yet to see The Nutcracker, you might find yourself asking “why does everyone see The Nutcracker? What makes it so special? Isn’t it just another ballet?” Well, we are here to answer those questions. In fact, we went straight to the source (our dance community) to find out what they like about The Nutcracker.

Meet Danna and she is 11 years old. She lives in Jalisco, México. Her studio is Paty Geyer Dance Center PGDC. She started going to ballet class at 6 years old.

If you’re creating a dance performance and want to improve the results, you should follow these methods to avoid some of the most common mistakes.

It’s that time of year again where relatives travel from near and far to celebrate the holidays. And you know what that means…PRESENTS! Of course, whether you’re the parent of a dancer, a nondancer peer, or you’re a seasoned dancer, it can be hard to find dance related gifts for fellow dancer friends. How are you supposed to know what they already have? What do they not have? Should you just get them a gift card? Well don’t worry, we got you covered. Here are some of the best presents to give that dancer in your life (in no particular order).

Meet Natalie Heinemeyer and she is 20 years old. She lives in Indiana and she dances at Butler University, Dance Performance. She has found her way to instructors that are very supportive and encouraging.

It’s crazy how relatable these things are to dancers and how no one else may ever experience these things. Today we bring you, dancer things: part 4! And make sure to check out parts 1-3 for more relatable dancer things.

Meet Emma and she is 10 years old. She lives in Hawaii and she dances at Pas De Deux Hawaii. She is learning how her mind directly affects her body and how what she chooses to believe affects her performance and artistry.

To become better players in their respective sports, athletes can turn to dance to help. So, learn how professional dance can make you a better athlete.