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Words of Wisdom from Julian's First Male Teacher and Mentor
When Julian first began dancing at the age of 3, we enrolled him in a jazz/tap/ballet combo class offered through the Batavia-IL park (or rec) department. It was okay, but not great. A year or so late… more →
My Son Can Dance
Words of Wisdom from Julian's First Male Teacher and Mentor
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ninaamir wrote 3 months ago: When Julian first began dancing at the age of 3, we enrolled him in a jazz/tap/ballet combo class of … more →
How to Get the Most Out of a Summer Ballet Intensive: Rasta Thomas Offers Advice (Part 2)
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ninaamir wrote 6 months ago: During my conversation with Rasta Thomas about how boys can prepare for a summer dance ballet intens … more →
How to Prepare for a Summer Ballet Intensive: Rasta Thomas Offers Advice (Part 1)
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ninaamir wrote 6 months ago: At long, long last, I have some really superb advice for all the boys attending summer ballet intens … more →
Interview with Duncan Cooper (Part 4): The Issues and Difficulties Faced by Male Dancers (How to Make Choreography Your Own)
ninaamir wrote 6 months ago: Last, but definitely not least, here’s part four to my interview with Duncan Cooper. If you don’t re … more →
Dance Advantage Interviews Garret Smith of Houston Ballet II
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ninaamir wrote 6 months ago: While you are waiting for my next post, here’s a great one to read by Nichelle Strzepek at Dan … more →
Interview with Duncan Cooper (Part 3): Develop the Ability to Move with Emotion and Be Inspired by Dance
ninaamir wrote 6 months ago: Amidst the hustle and bustle of tecnical rehearsals for Los Gatos Ballet’s Copellia and last-w … more →
Interview with Duncan Cooper (Part 2): Need For Technique & Movement that Tells a Story & Portrays Emotion
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ninaamir wrote 7 months ago: Sorry for the delay in writing another post. Things have been a bit crazy at my end. I had a trial p … more →
Interview with Duncan Cooper (Part 1): Your Son's Dance Education
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ninaamir wrote 7 months ago: I first met 38-year-old Duncan Cooper when Julian attended the New York City Dance Alliance conventi … more →
