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The Ballet Concept That Tap Teachers Should Steal

Ballet training produces results, and Tristan thinks it's time that tap dancers learn a little something from ballet class, consistently encouraging the 4 basics of tap technique, covered in detail within the article.
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Confessions of an Anonymous Dance Teacher: Adult Ballet’s Dark Side

Arts / Dance : Dance Advantage (last year)

Every class has one... or two. That student that gets on your nerves or ruffles your feathers. Teachers of adult dancers are no exception and when certain students cause stress or strain in the classroom environment, a teacher just ... Read Post

Customizing Your Tap Shoes: Fashion and Functionality

Arts / Dance : Dance Advantage (2 years ago)

Tristan, our TAPography columnist covers the many ways tap dancers can make their shoes unique and individual. From brogueing and stitching, to colors and patterns, to the vegan tap shoe, and even electronics, customizing your shoes... Read Post

Confessions of a 28-year-old Grade I Grad: A Look At Cecchetti’s Method

Arts / Dance : Dance Advantage (3 years ago)

Most dancers (especially American dancers) are trained in ambiguous combinations of techniques that generally come from whatever their teachers learned from their teachers. The fabulous thing about this program is that there is no a... Read Post


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