by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | Nov 28, 2010 | How To
Demi plié is an essential transition step used in ballet (e.g. relevé, pirouette, sauté). The depth of a demi plié depends on choreography, however, many details about the execution of a demi are listed here: To initiate a demi, the entire foot is ideally flat on the...
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 Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | Sep 10, 2006 | News, People
by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Chicago Dancers Share Their Views on College I’ll be in my first year at the Boston Conservatory…Charlie Anstett I did continue… Howard University, Wayne State University, The Ailey School, and Dance Theatre of Harlem after high...
by Chicago Dance Supply | Oct 10, 2005 | People
by Amy Chen Sonya is a full-time Oriental dance instructor, performer, choreographer & owner of Arabesque dance studio. Dancing for nearly a decade, she spent over eight years mentoring, learning all the subtle movements and nuances shown to her. This firm...
