Here is the schedule for UDF April 15-16. Please note that Big Time is performing on Friday. Girls in Big Time do not need to come to the rest of the competition on Saturday.
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Dance Concepts competition teams had an outstanding weekend. We spent it in St. George at Releve Dance Competition. Solos and duets danced on Friday night and did very well. We want to give a special shout out to the overall winners. These are dances which placed in the top of their entire age/skill division. We’re
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Rehearsal Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the studio Be here by 7:15 p.m. Come in costume, full hair and makeup. This is for competition team members only. There will be a parent meeting at 8:30 p.m. The order for the dress rehearsal is:
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The schedule is out! Please remember that these times are approximations and not every competition does a fantastic job of running on time. Also, don’t forget dress rehearsal this Wednesday at Dance Concepts. Dancers should be there at 7:15 ready to go. We will be in full hair and makeup. Parents don’t need to be
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If you’ve spent much time around Dance Concepts you probably know Julie. This is her 6th year teaching with us. She works heavily with the competition teams but also teaches some of our more beginner dancers. Julie has become known for her outstanding choreography and is in high demand for solo/duet/trio work. You can see
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Here’s another great terminology sheet from Constanza Murphy. This one breaks down the most common turns used in ballet including detourne, chaine, pique, soutenu, and fouette. It also includes a review of en dehors and en dedans – important for every ballet dancer to understand.
As dancers we tend to spend a lot of time on demi pointe. Ballet, jazz, contemporary, and even tap dancers can benefit from strengthening and improving their releve (hip hop dancers, you can have a pass here-but do the exercises anyway, strength is good). . The only tool required today is a step (any step
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Check out our new sweats this year! Jackets are available for $30, and pants for $25. These sweats are only available by pre-ordering. Don’t miss out! Orders are due by January 31st. Print an order form here.
Over dinner on New Year’s Eve Julie and I were going over our personal highlights of 2010. We both agreed that one of our favorite Dance Concepts moments of the year was at Utah Dance Fest when Jenna, Tessa, and Mikel each won queen in their category. Each of their solos is well worth watching
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Tell us about your dance training and education: I started dancing when I was 3 at a RAD school in England: light blue leotard, pink socks, pink shoes…When I was 6, we moved to Texas where I went to an unfortunate studio until I was 10 and we moved to Alaska. North Star Ballet is
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