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Twyla Tharp’s creative secret Twyla Tharp’s creative secret

Twyla Tharp, world-famous choreographer, in her book The Creative Habit: Learn it... 

Remember why you’re doing what you’re doing Remember why you’re doing what you’re doing

In the middle of the hum of everyday routine, it’s easy to forget why you’re... 

Use discipline to succeed in everything you do Use discipline to succeed in everything you do

Discipline is a huge part of every dancer’s success. One dictionary definition... 

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Beautiful Ballerina Beautiful Ballerina

Author: Marilyn Nelson illustrator: Susan Kuklin Title: Beautiful Ballerina Publisher:... 

ballet goes graphic ballet goes graphic

Title: to dance: a ballerina’s graphic novel Author: Siena Cherson Siegel,... 

Drumbeat in Our Feet Drumbeat in Our Feet

Author: Patricia Keeler Title: Drumbeat in Our Feet Publisher: Lee & Low Books,... 

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Inspiration

5 Reasons To Sign Your Child Up For Ballet Class 5 Reasons To Sign Your Child Up For Ballet Class

Every parent faces the dilemma of how to choose the best after school activity for their child, and dance classes are often included somewhere on the list of possibilities. Signing you child up for ballet classes is one of the best choices you can make, for more reasons than you might imagine. There are other valuable skills to be gained aside from... [Read more of this review]

Why We Dance Why We Dance

For as long as we have been upright creatures, human beings have been dancing. Dance is a form of expression that supersedes verbal language; it is possible to convey far more meaning in a sweeping gesture than a simple phrase. But why do we dance? What compels us? Celebration. Every culture across the globe celebrates for many different reasons.... [Read more of this review]

Beat Stress: Five Steps to Use Yoga to Relax and Beat Stress Beat Stress: Five Steps to Use Yoga to Relax and Beat Stress

In today’s world of multi-tasking mania, we have all become super-stressed superheroes. However, in five to ten minutes, a simple regenerative yoga technique can help anyone completely relax and re-energize. Follow these five steps anytime for the perfect tonic to counteract fatigue, stress, or a generally hectic day. Step 1: Unplug. Turn off all... [Read more of this review]

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