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My Dancer, Your Dancer and ADHD

April 21, 2012 by Nina 18 Comments

My Dancer, Your Dancer and ADHD

Today I’m going to write about our dancers and how they deal with life. I’ve written about Julian and his struggles in school, but a recent development has made me realize the issues he has had in school since he was quite young actually also are issues he has had in dealing with life in […]

Filed Under: Attitude, behavior in dance class, grades, self-confidence, self-esteem Tagged With: ADD, ADHD, Attention Deficiet Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, diagnosing ADD and ADHD

The Power of Thanking Your Teachers

July 2, 2010 by Nina Leave a Comment

Two weeks ago Julian had the opportunity to take a three hour master class with Desmond Richardson of Complexions. He was upset because he didn’t get a chance to thank him properly. The class ended late, and we were in a hurry to leave for an information session at Alvin Ailey/Fordham University. He gave Richardson […]

Filed Under: behavior in dance class, Dance Tips, summer dance programs

Salim Gauwloos (Part 3): How to Succeed as a Dancer and a Choreographer

April 26, 2010 by ninaamir Leave a Comment

Maybe the fact that Salim Gauwloos appreciated Julian’s ballet technique was one of the reasons Julian enjoyed dancing with him in New York. Julian had just completed the six-week American Ballet Summer Intensive and had improved considerably during that time. Of course, he had a sound foundation in ballet after three years at Ballet San […]

Filed Under: behavior in dance class, choreography, Dance Tips, Dancing in Hollywood, Dancing on Broadway, Interviews with Dancers, Salim Gauwloos Tagged With: Ballet, competion choreography, dance class, Salim Gauwloos, Slam, technique

Dance Evaluations and Lessons Learned

November 3, 2008 by ninaamir 1 Comment

It’s amazing how far a little bit of communication goes to soothe concerns, ease bad feelings and boost your sense of well being. As you might have guessed, Julian’s evaluation at Teen Dance Company went quite well and helped not only him feel better about what he’s doing there and how his teachers are dealing […]

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

No One Likes to Change, Least of All Boys

October 23, 2008 by ninaamir Leave a Comment

If you thought I disappeared into the Internet ethers, you’re wrong. I was tied to my keyboard by another writing project. I was asked last minute and given three days to write a cover piece for Movmnt magazine on magician Criss Angel’s newest collaboration with Cirque du Soleil and choreographer Wade Robson. It’s an amazing […]

Filed Under: Ballet, behavior in dance class, Uncategorized Tagged With: ballet styles, ballet technique, Billy Elliot, change

Talk, Talk, Talk, Dance, Dance, Dance

October 17, 2008 by ninaamir Leave a Comment

Despite the fact that Julian hasn’t had much luck over the years with friends, he’s a very social creature. Being a dancer, has made it hard for him to fit in socially, however. Most young male dancers experience this. For a really social kid like Julian, being accepted anywhere makes him very excited. And when […]

Filed Under: behavior in dance class, Uncategorized Tagged With: talking in class

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