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FREE Ballet Class Music - Really! Ballet Class Music for FREE!

Posted by Kim Shope on Sep 03, 2017

FREE Ballet Class Music - Really! Ballet Class Music for FREE! Download Free MP3’s for to inspire and awe your Ballet Class Students! These are wonderful free resources to help you plan the perfect ballet class or dance class and help you create amazing combinations that will improve your dancer’s technique. I know finding new and inspiring music for your ballet classes can be tedious and demanding. I have been frustrated many times by the sound quality of a purchased CD or downloaded MP3. These sites give you full-length tracks and/or albums for you to test. http://balletclassmusicforfree.com/new/ Free Tracks for...

Port de Band® Review by Dr. Alexis Sams of A N S Fitness and Physical Therapy, PLLC

Posted by Kim Shope on Apr 03, 2017

Strengthen your back and arms with Port de Band! – Product Review Port de Band® Review by Dr. Alexis Sams of A N S Fitness and Physical Therapy, PLLC- March 26, 2017 | Dr. Alexis Sams, PT The new Port de Band by stretchstrength.com is a great tool to add to your COG kit for added back and arm strengthening! Read on for a full review and learn how to get your very own Port de Band! The new Port de Band by stretchstrength.com is a great tool to add to your COG kit (Conditioning...

Ballegro Player - Ballet Teacher Music App - Review- I LOVE IT!

Posted by Kim Shope on Feb 26, 2017

Looking for some new music? I get so tired of hearing the same 10 or 20 playlists! Yes, I purchase new tunes all the time but the beauty of this app is that they will be adding songs monthly. Imagine getting beautiful new music every month without agonizing over which tracks or albums to purchase! The app is set up so you choose from the ballet class exercise list, then pick one of the many song choices! BALLEGRO PLAYER is a ballet music class app created for ballet teachers and students. It currently has 140 songs (MORE NOW!) Especially chosen and recorded for...

Dance Class Planner - How To Use Video Tutorial

Posted by Kim Shope on Nov 15, 2016

THE SMART AND EASY WAY TO CREATE AND ORGANIZE YOUR DANCE CLASSES! Keeping track of your dance classes has never been easier. With Dance Class Planner you can easily and quickly choose the step or exercise from the drop down menu then add your ballet combination in the below. Dance Class Planner – Beginner to Advanced Ballet Class helps you spend your valuable time more wisely so you can share your love of dance like never before! Dance Class Planner is divided into six editable areas: Class Details: Name, Date, Time, Class Number and Studio Welcome Activities with a...

Best Exercises to improve Dancer’s feet and point for ballet

Posted by Kim Shope on Nov 06, 2016

I spent years putting my feet under couches, pinching my achilles tendons and bruising my heels to get a better point. After many years of stretching and strengthening exercises, I can say my feet became much more flexible. As a teacher of dance, I encourage my students to work safely to stretch and strengthen their feet and arches for dance. The exercises below can be done daily at home or before ballet class at the dance studio. Be sure to use proper technique and stop if you feel any pain.