Category Archives: Use Of Muscles In Ballet

Denise Wall On Raising Dancin’ Boys (Part 3)

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

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

Posted in: Changes due to puberty, dance attire, dance studios, Dance Tips, Denise Wall, social issues and friends, Teachers, teasing, use of muscles in ballet , Tagged: choosing a studio, Denise Wall, drug use, growth spurts, muscles, parent involvement, passe, passion, pirrouttes, sexuality, Teachers, teasing, training

Dance Evaluations and Lessons Learned

November 3, 2008 8:18 am , 1 Comment , ninaamir

It’s amazing how far a little bit of communication goes to soothe concerns, ease bad feelings and boost your sense … Read More →

Posted in: behavior in dance class, evaluations, Uncategorized, use of muscles in ballet , Tagged: Brian Fisher, communication, dance evaluations, Darlene Castro-Easterling, men's ballet movement, musicality, Teen Dance Company

Patience: A Virtue Lost on Boys Who Dance

October 15, 2008 2:33 am , Leave a Comment , ninaamir

Julian has never been one to wait for anything. Like most boys – or maybe kids in general – patience … Read More →

Posted in: Denise Wall, use of muscles in ballet , Tagged: class selection, Denise Wall, use of muscles

What's a Mom to Do When Her Dancin' Boy Doesn't Think?

April 21, 2008 4:30 pm , Leave a Comment , ninaamir

I pulled up at my son’s school on Friday to pick him up and take him to dance just in … Read More →

Posted in: barre work, recovery from dance injury, use of muscles in ballet