Showing posts with label dance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dance. Show all posts
Monday, August 4, 2014
A Streetcar Named Desire
I was inspired by the early ballet films of John Neumeier. His ballet "A Streetcar Named Desire" was choreographed in 1983. While filming a special for PBS
at the Bavarian FilmPlatz in Munich, 1984,I had every intention of making it to Hamburg,
introducing myself, and saying "Thanks for all the Inspiration!". Since I didn't get the chance.
I'm saying it now. THANKS!
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Monday, March 19, 2012
First Position
Coming soon. "First Position".
An awesome documentary for anyone who aspires to dance at the highest level.
This film leaves no doubt as to the mental, physical & financial sacrifice it takes to have a professional career in dance.
An awesome documentary for anyone who aspires to dance at the highest level.
This film leaves no doubt as to the mental, physical & financial sacrifice it takes to have a professional career in dance.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Real Men Can Dance
Imagine 50 dudes in dance class. No, this isn't the 70's. It's 2012. Only exists at one place in the US. Can you guess?
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Conversations with a Parent
Parent: When my daughter dances in your class it is vastly different than with any other teacher. She has more passion, more energy, she really dances! Why is that?
Doctor Ballet: Teaching is an art in itself. The teacher either has it, or they don't. Some of the worst classes I've ever suffered through were from former professional dancers.
Just because someone was a great dancer doesn't mean they're going to be a great teacher. It fact, quite the opposite is true. A resume is just a resume. Some teachers exploit students and parents based on resume alone.
Don't be fooled. Do your homework. Talk to other dancers, parents, teachers. Observe a class. How good are the others in class? How many students have gone on to professional dance jobs?(if you're not allowed to observe class, that's a good sign to look for the nearest exit-lol.)
In any specialized dance form, pick a teacher like you would pick a doctor. Why would you want anything but the best? Remember expensive doesn't always mean better.
Doctor Ballet: Teaching is an art in itself. The teacher either has it, or they don't. Some of the worst classes I've ever suffered through were from former professional dancers.
Just because someone was a great dancer doesn't mean they're going to be a great teacher. It fact, quite the opposite is true. A resume is just a resume. Some teachers exploit students and parents based on resume alone.
Don't be fooled. Do your homework. Talk to other dancers, parents, teachers. Observe a class. How good are the others in class? How many students have gone on to professional dance jobs?(if you're not allowed to observe class, that's a good sign to look for the nearest exit-lol.)
In any specialized dance form, pick a teacher like you would pick a doctor. Why would you want anything but the best? Remember expensive doesn't always mean better.
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