May 18, 2012




Capezio Shoes – Great For Dancers

Merce Cunningham Legacy Plan

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Merce Cunningham (1912-2009) is one of the most important and influencial choreographers of our time.  I was lucky enough to meet him and John Cage briefly after a performance at the Barbican many years ago when I was a dance student.  He was the greated influence on me and his ideas freed me from the [...]

How to Choose The Best Tap Shoes

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The importance of getting the correct dance shoes is crucial to being a tap dancer. The correct pair of tap shoes can help prevent a lot of problems including injuries that can happen to the feet. A good pair of tap shoes should be able to make a strong sound without much needed pressure on [...]

How to Choose The Perfect Pointe Shoes

pointe shoes on a ballerina

Pointe Shoe Fit Made Easy for Ballet Dancers For dancers seeking to appear to float and hover just above the ground—spinning in improbable circles—quality fit Pointe Shoes are vital. To ensure a quality fit start by measuring the length and width of the feet, using either a traditional Ritz Stick, or by improvising with a [...]