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Cross-training in dance is a practice that involves trying different styles of dance to improve your overall technique and skill level....

Jazz dance is a genre of dance that originated in the African American communities of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th...

Lyrical dance is a genre that combines elements of ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance. Lyrical provides dancers with an outlet to tell...

Ballet is a graceful and elegant dance form that has been around for centuries. It originated in the royal courts of Italy during the...

Hip hop dance originated in African American and Latino communities in the Bronx, New York City in the 1970s. It was influenced by...

Stretching is so important for everyone, not just dancers! You should stretch on a daily basis, especially before any physical activity...

Often times, dance studios are questioned as to why they have a dress code. You wouldn’t show up to swim practice is jeans and a t-shirt,...

As parents we always want the best for our children. That’s why at Sharon’s Studio of Dance and Music we pride ourselves on having qualified dance teachers . Dance is more than just teaching “steps” to your children, in dance class, children also learn how to be respectful of others, develop lifelong friendships, while also building their self-esteem. The teachers at Sharon’s Studio of Dance and Music continue their dance education year round by attending workshops, dance cl

“R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me.” ~ Aretha Franklin When we respect ourselves and others, it shows… in our attitude, in our...

In my last blog , I discussed how dance education aids in the development of kinesthetic intelligence. Kinesthetic learners prefer to learn by carrying out physical activities, such as dance, rather than listening to a lecture or watching a demonstration. Dance education creates opportunities for self expression and communication with the body as the tool. It teaches creativity, problem solving and using a higher order of thinking skills to recognize there are multiple solu

When dance is taught well, students will benefit in all aspects of their life, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Dance education...