You don’t want to only rely on your feet for your dance moves and techniques. Building muscle and having more control over your movements is necessary for preventing injury and taking off the load on your ankles and feet. Well-developed...
Taking care of your feet before they start having problems helps avoid potential strains and pains in the future. Your feet hold a lot of stress, and when you’re dancing on them all day, you're going to feel it. Incorporating...
Jill has been working here at Dancewear Corner for almost 2 years - two years now since the video was recorded. She has worked on the floor, does pointe shoe fittings, and now works in the warehouse and helps to...
Have you ever felt a difference when you warmed up for dance and when you didn’t? Dancers are always on their feet, doing the same repetitive movements until they have perfected it. A small tweak or strain can turn into...
Dance is for enjoyment, a form of art, and a great way to improve your overall health and wellbeing. It’s a great form of exercise, while allowing you to be creative and express yourself. As much fun or intense as...
Dancers will use anything to dye the color of their pointe shoes: to make their pointe shoes look cleaner, change the color of their pointe shoes to match their skin color more, or make it a fun pop of color. ...
There is nothing more nerve-wracking than that feeling you might slip on the dance floor. It can give you more traction on your feet while dancing, which helps avoid slips and falls during your dance class, performances or competitions. Before...
Have you ever wondered why dance booties are so popular? Dance booties are perfect for the winter to keep the dancer's feet warm. Even if you live in a warmer state, dance booties help ensure that the dancer’s feet and...
Katana has been working here at Dancewear Corner for about 2 ½ years. She does a little bit of everything, but mainly works in the warehouse. Favorite memory while working here? Definitely Halloween! Everyone coming in, dressing up, and being...
If you're a dancer, you know that your body needs to be strong and flexible to move gracefully across the stage. Yoga is a great way to improve your flexibility, strength, and balance, which will improve the way you dance...
We've all been a victim of those knee drops. Those floor routines where you’re putting all your weight onto your kneecaps. As you get older, it’s going to haunt you. Your kneecap, also known as the patella, is connected to...
Dancers are going back and forth between classes, balancing out school, and practicing their choreography outside of class. Incorporating some rest throughout the week is vital for the mind and body. 1. Muscle recovery Pirouette. Reverse turn. Chassé. Coupé. Repeat....
