Category Archives: Teachers

Wilhelm Burmann Talks About How Boys Can Succeed as Dancers (Part 3)

November 15, 2012 12:21 am , 1 Comment ,
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This is the third and final part of my interview with Wilhelm Burmann, who many professional and aspiring professional dancers … Read More →

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Dance Stores and Studios that Don’t Meet Dancin’ Boys Needs

September 28, 2010 10:42 pm , 2 Comments ,

OMG! When you really need a dance belt, you can never find one. A dance store should not call itself … Read More →

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Still Dancin’ Up a Storm in New York City

August 2, 2010 8:16 pm , Leave a Comment ,

Julian began his final five days of dance classes today. We started off at Steps on Broadway, where he saw … Read More →

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Choosing A Dance Program For My Preschool-Aged Son

July 27, 2010 10:30 am , 7 Comments ,
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For ages I've been asking my fellow dance blogger Nichelle Strzepek to write a guest post for me. She finally … Read More →

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Denise Wall On Raising Dancin’ Boys (Part 3)

March 7, 2010 2:11 pm , 3 Comments ,

In this third, and last, part of my interview with Denise Wall, owner of Denise Wall’s Dance Energy in Virginia … Read More →

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OMG! Home 2 Weeks and No Time to Write!

August 15, 2009 5:30 pm , Leave a Comment ,

A recap of our final week in New York City and the teachers Julian enjoyed most at Broadway Dance Center. Also, a quick look at what we’ve been doing during the two weeks since we returned to California. … Read More →

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Late July Missing Teachers and a Report on Pilobolus

July 27, 2009 9:45 pm , Leave a Comment ,

We are back from my mother’s and back at the dancing. Julian and I were disappointed to discover that all … Read More →

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Empty Green Fields of Raw Talent…After 11 Years of Dance Training?

February 20, 2009 9:42 pm , 1 Comment ,

Okay, so call me a Dance Mom or a Stage Mom. I think my son’s got some talent when it … Read More →

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