Thursday, March 30, 2023
Reader Question: Do you have any tips for leaping higher?  My dance teacher says my leaps are good, but I wish I could get higher in the air.  What can I do? Leaps are a skill that a lot of dancers...
The needle - a lot of dancers want to master these.  You often see them in solos and as features in group dances. So, how do you do them and balance at the same time.  Read below for tips...
Reader Question: I've been trying for two years to get my tilt and still can't get it.  Any tips?   Photo Credit: Just For Kix  (SharkCookie) Dancer:  Chloe Lukasiak   Temperance: Improving tilts is all about turn out, flexibility, and strengthening your hip flexors and...
Reader Question: How can I get my shoulders down in leaps and turns?  I have been told many times to fix my shoulders and I feel that sometimes it gets better, but other times my shoulders will go up.  Do...
Reader Question: How can you step out of someone's shadow? Like, how can you shine too?  I personally have this problem because my older sister is a better dancer. Any tips?   Temperance: It is tough when you have an older sister that...
Reader Question: How do I get my développé to the side higher?   Sherise: Développés take time but can be used in many ways and are beautiful. First, make sure to stretch everyday so that you are increasing your flexibility. However, développés are...