by Chicago Dance Supply | Nov 26, 2010 | Class Attire, How To, News
by Amy Chen Dancers these days are faced with a wide range of options in choosing a pair of soft ballet shoes. Leather or canvas? Split sole or full? Factors that determine what kind of shoe is best depend on a dancers age, the shape of the foot, and what kind of...
by Chicago Dance Supply | Nov 24, 2010 | Wellness
Single Leg Stretch Start Position: Table Top. Begin by reaching your right hand to right ankle, left hand to right knee as you inhale. Switch to left side as you continue to inhale. Repeat to right and left as you exhale. Tips: keep abdominals in, elbows out and reach...
by Chicago Dance Supply | Nov 18, 2010 | Wellness
by JD It starts off as a small ache, or maybe a tight, stiff muscle. Then out of nowhere you get injured. You weren’t doing any big moves; you weren’t landing a magnificent jump. You were simply walking or marking a few steps. We take for granted the fact...
by Chicago Dance Supply | Nov 18, 2010 | How To, Wellness
Theraband, or elastic latex bands, help to work on strengthening and coordinating muscle groups within their range of motion. It is typically seen in a physical rehabilitation setting, however, dancers in the know also use this handy tool in their daily training...
by Chicago Dance Supply | Nov 5, 2010 | People
John Cartwright is originally from Madisonville, KY and began his training in Evansville, IN at the Children’s Center for Dance Education. He continued his training with the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts, Nashville Ballet, Ballet Austin, National Taiwan...
