Learning Ideas for May 18-22: Did you know?
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Howdy Dancers! I sure do miss your smiling faces in class. I send you all a big hug and hope that you are doing well. Don't forget that if you want to send me an email you can always reach me at naromanchuk@cbe.ab.ca
Did You Know?
Who invented pointe shoes?
Though “toe dancing” was popular in London as early as the 1820s, it is believed that the first ballet dancer to dance en pointe with modified shoes was Marie Taglioni in the ballet La Sylphide in 1832. The first pointe shoes were little more than soft slippers, heavily darned at the toes. Today, pointe shoes are made of multiple layers of burlap, paper and glue. The hardened glue gives pointe shoes their stiffness.
Information by https://www.dancelife.com.au/interesting-dance-facts/
Are dancers athletes?
Yes. Dancers are elite athletes as well as artists. They follow a rigorous training regime and must sty in top condition, just like professional athletes such as basketball or hockey players. Dancers have extraordinary flexibility, muscular strength and both physical and mental endurance. Professional dancers train and practice every day for an average of six hours. Many also cross-train with cardio, weight lifting, yoga and/or pilates to improve their physical fitness and technique.
Information by http://www.artsalive.ca/en/dan/dance101/facts.asp
Here are some free workouts:
1. Nicole Steen is a cardio expert from Equinox. Get ready to cha-cha and bring in your Latin dance moves for this cardio workout (length 30:37).
2. Here is a Caribbean style cardio workout with Selena Watkins. Get ready to move and strengthen your entire body (length 33:09)
Free dance classes:
1. Join Alivia D'Andrea in a full body intermediate, advanced stretch. Please do a quick warm-up to get your heart rate up before you start this stretch (length 16:56).
2. Want to try something new? Join Lainie Munro from Ailey Extension in a class (length 28:28) of theatre dance.
3. Join Anoshinie for a cool bollywood combo (length 1:29:24).
4. Here is an advanced contemporary combination with Ava Chappell. This combo is set specifically to be done in a small space (length 27:40).
Here are some free workouts:
1. Nicole Steen is a cardio expert from Equinox. Get ready to cha-cha and bring in your Latin dance moves for this cardio workout (length 30:37).
Free dance classes:
1. Join Alivia D'Andrea in a full body intermediate, advanced stretch. Please do a quick warm-up to get your heart rate up before you start this stretch (length 16:56).
2. Want to try something new? Join Lainie Munro from Ailey Extension in a class (length 28:28) of theatre dance.
3. Join Anoshinie for a cool bollywood combo (length 1:29:24).
4. Here is an advanced contemporary combination with Ava Chappell. This combo is set specifically to be done in a small space (length 27:40).
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