A Week in the Life: Jess Templeton
Dancer Jess Templeton models beautiful Bloch products for Dancewear Central. Here, we chat to her about combining dance with modelling and join her for a week in her life… It...
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Focus on...Roch ValleyFocus on...Roch Valley
Roch Valley are renowned for their dancewear essentials, offering long-lasting quality and the perfect fit. Having manufactured dancewear for over 30 years, they have become a much-loved and trusted UK...
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As dancers, should we pop our hips?
As dancers, should we pop our hips?
All humans' joints are fairly similar in shape, but how tight or loose the soft tissues are around the joint depends on the individual. For hips specifically, this will determine...
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What makes a successful musical?
What makes a successful musical?
Following a number of musical theatre shows opening and closing in quick succession over the past few years, is there is a successful musical theatre model on which to base...
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Minimising injury when returning to dance
Minimising injury when returning to dance
When term holidays are over and you're back to the studio, it's easy to return with free abandon, high-kicking as you go. However, after a break from dance the return...
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Focus on...MerletFocus on...Merlet
Think dance shoes, whether it be Ballet, Ballroom or Jazz, and Merlet springs to mind. Masters of dance footwear since 1974, the French shoemakers are recognised internationally for their innovations...
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National Dance Company Wales' new double bill
National Dance Company Wales' new double bill
National Dance Company Wales has kicked off 2017 with a UK-wide Spring Tour, performing two works; one by internationally renowned choreographer Roy Assaf, the other a brand new piece by...
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Focus on…Ballet RosaFocus on…Ballet Rosa
Ballet Rosa combine beautifully romantic patterns with sophisticated elegance to create truly show-stopping designs. So if you’re looking to stand out in class, read on. And for the next week...
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Mind, body, power
Mind, body, power
The mind can be a powerful thing for dancers, regarding the importance of goals and dreams, listening to yourself and aiming for the top. To gain confidence and success this...
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WIN Dance, Dance, Dance Chrissy's look
WIN Dance, Dance, Dance Chrissy's look
WIN Dance, Dance, Dance #DDDUK Chrissy’s look! Win a pair of Capezio FootUndeez Foot Protectors and a Bloch Aries Ladies Camisole Bodysuit. Simply like our competition post on Facebook, Instragram...
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Project Polunin
Project Polunin
Internationally acclaimed dancer Sergei Polunin returns to the Sadler’s Wells stage with Project Polunin, from 14-18 March. Bringing together world-class artists for this new production, Project Polunin aims to challenge...
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BalletBoyz return to the stage
BalletBoyz return to the stage
Following two successful tours in the spring and autumn of 2016, the iconic dance company BalletBoyz will return to the stage in 2017, with a third leg of their UK...
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Focus on...ballet shoesFocus on...ballet shoes
We pride ourselves on stocking the best selection of ballet shoes offering comfort, durability and fit. We can help you make the right choice for your ability and individual needs...
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Benefits of dance for older people
Benefits of dance for older people
Whilst dance is widely renowned as beneficial to all ages and walks of life, a recent survey has found the benefits of dance for older people have not been fully...
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The danger of burnout
The danger of burnout
For dancers, the risk of doing too much and pushing too hard or far is a condition known as burnout. Burnout is a state of consistent or unexplained tiredness, poor...
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