The Dance Guru Magazine

Jan 11, 2019
2 min

10 Top affordable gift ideas for dancers

10 Top affordable gift ideas for dancers from The Dance Guru HQ. So Christmas 2018 is done and now 2019 birthdays are fast approaching...

Jan 9, 2019
4 min

Why dancer's glitter is killing the planet, and what you can do to stop it

We at The Dance Guru have recently learned a startling fact, that glitter, loved by all children, dancers, gymnasts & performing arts...

Dec 30, 2018
2 min

31 Inspirational dance quotes from The Dance Guru

Here are 31 inspirational and original dance quotes from The Dance Guru, enjoy! 1) Dance allows us to stand out, to show our differences...

Dec 28, 2018
2 min

10 Top Tips to make dance rehearsals effective

So we all know that dance rehearsals can be a stressful time, in fact you just never seem to have enough time. You have solos, duos,...

Dec 21, 2018
1 min

Meet Marisa Hamamoto: Infinite Flow Dance

Founded in 2015 by Marisa Hamamoto in Los Angeles in 2015, Infinite FLow dance is a professional inclusive dance company. Their mission...

Dec 19, 2018
2 min

What is the purpose of a dance rehearsal?

Dance rehearsals are not a time for learning the steps or choreographing new pieces. Rehearsals are a time for perfecting the...

Dec 12, 2018
3 min

Warming up: Absolute necessity or waste of time?

Have you ever wondered why some teachers use a warm up and others don’t? So have we!! Here at The Dance Guru we have experienced many...

Dec 7, 2018
1 min

Meet Mel Reis: Para Ballet Dancer

Mel Reis is an inspirational para-ballet dancer from Brazil. At the age of 14 Mel Reis was a pedestrian involved in a car crash which saw...

Dec 5, 2018
2 min

How do movement components help to communicate choreographic intention?

How do movement components help to communicate choreographic intention? To understand how movement components help to communicate...

Dec 4, 2018
1 min

Issue 2: December 2018 out now

The Dance Guru Magazine, Issue 2: December 2018 is out now. Don't forget to download your copy from our website:...

Dec 3, 2018
1 min

How do costumes contribute to a dance performance?

A performer’s costume helps define the status of the character and the geographical and historical context. Sometimes a costume (with...

Nov 25, 2018
1 min

When art meets athletics you create a superhuman; we call them male ballet dancers

Today we celebrate the strength, grace, athleticism and beauty of the male ballet dancer. Male ballet dancers face many challenges on...

Nov 18, 2018
2 min

5 common types of overuse injuries in dancers

Dance injuries come from overuse of your joints and muscles or a major trauma by landing a move incorrectly. Some of the most common...

Nov 12, 2018
3 min

Why is the rhythm of the music so important to dancers?

Dance is the expression of feelings when listening to music. The music makes you want to dance and move your body to express how the...

Nov 4, 2018
1 min

How many dance moves with animal names do you know?

Throughout time there have always been dance fads. A style of dance will come and amuse everyone for a short period of time, gain global...

Oct 24, 2018
2 min

10 Top Tips to help avoid dance injuries

When we dance, we place an extreme physical demand on our bodies. Often, we are practising the same move repeatedly during our practice...

Oct 24, 2018
2 min

5 Top tips to help you succeed at your next dance audition

You’ve been working really hard all term. You’ve gone to every class and you’ve learnt your routines. You’re desperate to make the dance...

Oct 22, 2018
1 min

How do you create emotion when you dance?

How do you create emotion when you dance? To truly engage your audience in your performance you must evoke emotion within them. Joy,...

Oct 21, 2018
2 min

5 Top Tips to maximise efficiency in your dance practice

Pushed for practice time? Need to make the best use of your rehearsals? We all know that dance practice time is precious, and sometimes...

Oct 20, 2018
1 min

How do humans communicate through dance?

Scientific studies have shown that those perceived as ‘good’ dancers share 2 genes that are associated with being good social...