Should I continue with dance classes online?
With the UK in the middle of its third lockdown, many people are growing weary of seemingly endless online meetings, home schooling, classes and activities. But while dancing at home...
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How COVID-19 Has Impacted Performing Arts: An Interview with Zannah ChisholmHow COVID-19 Has Impacted Performing Arts: An Interview with Zannah Chisholm
In this interview, we chat to Zannah Chisholm, Artistic Director and CEO of Pavilion Dance South West to find out a little more about the impact the coronavirus pandemic has...
Stacey MacNaught |
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What Financial Support Has the Government Made Available for the Arts Sector During the Pandemic?What Financial Support Has the Government Made Available for the Arts Sector During the Pandemic?
As we all know, the coronavirus pandemic has put huge strain on our country’s valuable arts sector. Comedy, music, theatre and dance centres have been forced to close their doors...
Stacey MacNaught |
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Spot the Female Same-Sex Couple in Strictly 1 Minute or Less!Spot the Female Same-Sex Couple in Strictly 1 Minute or Less!
Here at Dancewear Central, we love a good brain teaser. Inspired by our favourite Saturday night dance show, why not challenge yourself to find the hidden female same-sex couple in...
Faye Nash |
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Ballet shoe guide for mature dancersBallet shoe guide for mature dancers
Ballet shoes come in different styles and materials, which can be confusing for the beginner dance student. Ballet shoe guides are often aimed at the young dance student, however, and...
Faye Nash |
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More Activities for little movers
More Activities for little movers
Activities to keep dancers busy We've pulled together some activities to keep your dancers busy this weekend. Why not have a go at our printable wordsearch? And can you work...
Faye Nash |
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How to practice safely in dance shoes at home
How to practice safely in dance shoes at home
In lockdown, it can be difficult for dancers to find an appropriate space with suitable flooring to dance in – especially as many dancers don’t have special dance flooring in...
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Win a Suzi Bird minishoot styled by Dancewear Central
Win a Suzi Bird minishoot styled by Dancewear Central
We thought we'd give a little something to look forward to once lockdown is over. Would you like to win a photoshoot with Suzi Bird and £75 worth of dancewear...
Faye Nash |
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Fun Dance ActivitiesFun Dance Activities
Activities to keep dancers busy Print off these activity sheets, fill in the blanks and colour in the dancers. If you need a bit of help with the answers you...
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Advice for dance teachers during COVID-19
Advice for dance teachers during COVID-19
It’s with great sadness that, as of Friday 20th March 2020, all dance schools in the UK have been forced to close until further notice. We understand that many dance...
Faye Nash |
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Life at the English National Ballet by Precious Adams
Life at the English National Ballet by Precious Adams
Having fallen in love with ballet at the age of 10, Precious Adams has been dancing ever since. Precious has been dancing with the English National Ballet for over 5...
Faye Nash |
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Meet our model Ellie Fergusson
Meet our model Ellie Fergusson
Since winning the BBC's inaugural dance talent show, The Greatest Dancer, back in February 2019, Ellie has been on quite a journey! We caught up with Ellie on our photoshoot...
Faye Nash |
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The best Dance and Musicals on TV Christmas 2019The best Dance and Musicals on TV Christmas 2019
Whether you’re looking for something to occupy the kids or just fancy staying in on a cold winter’s night, gather your family and friends, curl up in front of the...
Faye Nash |
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Ballet positions of the arms
Ballet positions of the arms
There are many different names for ballet arm positions depending on which ballet method you are learning. It must be mentioned, however, that only the name changes, not the position....
Faye Nash |
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Spot the Glitterball in Strictly 7 Seconds or LessSpot the Glitterball in Strictly 7 Seconds or Less
Who doesn't love a good brain teaser? And inspired by our favourite Saturday night dance show, this one is sure to get your brain cells bopping. Hidden somewhere in the...
Faye Nash |
