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

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

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...

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How to keep your ballet and dance class students motivated and engaged during class and rehearsal

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How to keep your ballet and dance class students motivated and engaged during class and rehearsal

As a dance teacher, do you ever struggle to keep your dance students engaged throughout class and rehearsals? During my 30 years of teaching Ballet, I have learned some tips and tricks that may help you and your students. Use these suggestions and create your own.  If you incorporate a few or all of these ideas, your dancers will not only be more motivated to work hard and pay attention, they will also begin to train their “eye” for corrections. Teaching another person, is a valuable tool for learning. Dancers who can “see” correct/incorrect technique and also verbalize corrections will improve faster...

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Port de Band® - Your secret weapon for killer port de bras and upper body strength!

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Port de Band® - Your secret weapon for killer port de bras and upper body strength!

Click Read more to watch the video of the Port de Band® in action.

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

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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...

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Video Shoot Excerpts! What fun day!

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Video Shoot Excerpts! What  fun day!

We did a video shoot yesterday for my StretchStrength.com products and my friend’s awesome Shoe Carousel. Here is a short clip from amy iPhone. I am sure the videographer’s film will be much better!       

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