http://dance.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-21T12:39:30Z Tue, 21 May 2013 12:39:30 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/21/get-ready-for-summer-intensives.htm <p>If you plan to attend a summer intensive program this summer, it's time to start preparing your body. Summer intensives are intense, just as their name implies. This timeline will help get your body into top form to get the most out of the experience.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/21/get-ready-for-summer-intensives.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/21/get-ready-for-summer-intensives.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 15:40:47 +0000 2013-05-21T15:40:47Z http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/21/ingrown-toenails-treatment-and-prevention.htm <p>As a dancer, you are probably all too familiar with the pain caused by an ingrown toenail. Here are a few tips on dealing with the pain and preventing ingrown toenails altogether.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/21/ingrown-toenails-treatment-and-prevention.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/21/ingrown-toenails-treatment-and-prevention.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 12:39:30 +0000 2013-05-21T12:39:30Z http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/18/stage-makeup-tips.htm <p>Dancers wear makeup on stage in order to make their faces and expressions visible to the audience. Follow these simple steps to create a perfect, stage-ready face.</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dance.about.com/od/youngdancers/ss/Stage_Makeup.htm">Stage Makeup Tips</a></p> http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/18/stage-makeup-tips.htm Sat, 18 May 2013 07:32:07 +0000 2013-05-18T07:32:07Z http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/11/how-to-make-heidi-braids-2.htm <p>Some people know them as milkmaid braids. Some refer to them as crown braids.</p> <p>Heidi braids are easy to create, and do a great job of keeping your hair out of your face. Some ballet dancers enjoy the simple look and holding ability of this braided style.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/11/how-to-make-heidi-braids-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/11/how-to-make-heidi-braids-2.htm Sat, 11 May 2013 07:59:18 +0000 2013-05-11T07:59:18Z http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/04/online-dancewear-3.htm <p>Shopping online for dancewear has become extremely popular. Do you know the top online dancewear sites? Find your favorite brands of leotards, tights, shoes and other dancewear from these companies.</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dance.about.com/od/dancegear/tp/Online-Dancewear.htm">Online Dancewear</a></p> http://dance.about.com/b/2013/05/04/online-dancewear-3.htm Sat, 04 May 2013 07:56:22 +0000 2013-05-04T07:56:22Z http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/27/how-to-tie-a-ballet-wrap-skirt.htm <p>Many ballet dancers wear short chiffon skirts over their leotards. A lightly flowing skirt adds a classic touch and a little bit of movement.</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dance.about.com/od/tightsandleotards/ss/How-To-Tie-A-Ballet-Skirt.htm">Tie a Ballet Skirt</a></p> http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/27/how-to-tie-a-ballet-wrap-skirt.htm Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:10:53 +0000 2013-04-27T08:10:53Z http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/21/what-is-a-yumiko-leotard.htm <p>Do a quick online search for Yumiko leotards and you will see several images of beautifully designed and unique leotards. Yumiko has become a "gotta have" label among dancers throughout the world.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/21/what-is-a-yumiko-leotard.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/21/what-is-a-yumiko-leotard.htm Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:12:58 +0000 2013-04-21T12:12:58Z http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/20/beautiful-feet-how-to-get-them-fast.htm <p>If you don't have naturally perfect feet, don't worry...most dancers aren't born with them. However, even though you can't change the bone structure of your arch or instep, there are things you can do to improve the overall look of your feet.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/20/beautiful-feet-how-to-get-them-fast.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/20/beautiful-feet-how-to-get-them-fast.htm Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:15:20 +0000 2013-04-20T08:15:20Z http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/13/tap-into-spring.htm <p>It's a great time of year to try something new. Have you ever considered taking a tap dancing class?</p> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dance.about.com/od/typesofdance/p/Tap.htm">Tap 101</a></p> http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/13/tap-into-spring.htm Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:10:30 +0000 2013-04-13T07:10:30Z http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/06/an-interview-with-prima-ballerina-misty-copeland.htm <p>I had the chance to speak with prima ballerina Misty Copeland about being featured in Dr. Pepper's new campaign featuring unique people with extraordinary stories.</p> <p>Misty revealed a lot about her personal training schedule, her pointe shoes, and how she performs the perfect pirouette.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/06/an-interview-with-prima-ballerina-misty-copeland.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dance.about.com/b/2013/04/06/an-interview-with-prima-ballerina-misty-copeland.htm Sat, 06 Apr 2013 23:06:27 +0000 2013-04-06T23:06:27Z