New dance parents often ask me: “What will my child get from being a dancer? I don’t think she’ll be a professional so how can it help her? What will it do for her?” I gave it some thought and came up with ten key points that I think really tell the story. I’ll start […]
#DanceEducation, #DanceInstructors, #FortWashingtonDanceStudio, #InstituteofDanceArtistry, #NorthWalesPADanceClasses, #PlymouthMeetingDanceStudio, #WarringtonPADanceClassesSummer is the perfect time to really hone in on your dancing and training. Without the distraction of school, homework, and studying your mind, body, and soul are open and ready to learn, absorb, and improve. The Institute of Dance Artistry (IDA) ballet intensive kicks off Monday and the dancers are gearing up! Daily ballet […]
#FortWashingtonDanceStudio, #IDASummerDanceClasses, #InstituteofDanceArtistry, #NorthWalesPADanceClasses, #SummerBalletDanceIntensiveQ & A with IDA Instructor Taylor Grace Q: When did you start dancing? A: I started dancing when I was three years old at the Glen Falls Ballet and Dance Center. Q: How old were you when you realized you wanted to be a ballet teacher? A: I have always enjoyed teaching but I finally […]
#BucksCountyDanceClasses, #DanceInstructors, #IDADanceTeacher, #InstituteofDanceArtistry, #MontgomeryCountyDanceClasses, balletteachersFor many of us, summer is about relaxing, laying by the pool and working on a tan. However, I and many of my students also look to take advantage of the free time and get into the studio to continue to train and grow! Obviously it is important to continue to condition and maintain all […]
#InstituteofDanceArtistry, #Philadelphia2016SummerDance, #PhiladelphiaDanceStudio, #SummerDanceProgram, summerdanceclassesThe fouetté- to whip. This is commonly referred to as the trick of all tricks for ballet. It you can master this “trick” it is easily a great way to win over a crowd or audience. If you have no idea what I am talking about, refer to the video of me demonstrating fouetté turns. […]
#BalletClass, #BalletTechnique, #FouetteTurns, #InstituteofDanceArtistry“Tell Your Story was created in August 2015 as a part of IDA’s Summer Dance Performance Intensive. I was lucky enough to have four amazing dancers cast in the piece. Their power, strength, technical ability, and above all, artistry, made it easy for me to work and choreograph on them. I am amazed at their […]
#IDAChoreography, #InstituteofDanceArtistry, #KoreshArtistsShowcase, #PerformingArts, #PhiladelphiaDancePerformance“During the first Generations Benefit Dance Concert in 2005, I knew it was special and hoped it would continue. Eleven years later, here we are preparing for the 11th annual Generations. This year’s concert has more IDA students performing in it than ever before with the additions of our Junior Hip-hop Companies. IDA’s Senior and […]
#BornIntoTheArts, #GenerationsBenefitDanceConcert, #InstituteofDanceArtistry, #PhiladelphiaDancePerformance, #ProjectMoshen“I love directing IDA’s Hip Hop Company. It is the highlight of my week. The dancers are very dedicated, hardworking, professional and a joy to be around. Hip Hop company dancers rehearse once a week, learn 3 dances a year that are choreographed by professional choreographers, get the true professional dance company experience and are […]
#DancePerformance, #FortWashingtonDanceStudio, #Hip-hopDance, #IDARepCompanies, #InstituteofDanceArtistry“The summer intensive is such an amazing experience that I have been doing for the past two summers! It was crazy to see the evolution of my technique and skills in just one week. I did the summer intensive with a couple friends, but I also met some really amazing dancers I would have never […]
#DancePerformance, #FortWashingtonDanceStudio, #InstituteofDanceArtistry, #SummerDanceIntensive, #SummerDanceProgramA plié- to bend. A ballet step used in almost every movement within dance. Although basic, a plié is more challenging than what meets the eye. If conquered correctly, a dancer can ultimately conquer any movement in dance. The plié is one of the most underrated steps in dance. Dancers assume that just bending their […]
#BalletClass, #BalletTechnique, #FortWashingtonDanceStudio, #InstituteofDanceArtistry, #PlymouthMeetingDanceStudio“Sometimes when I hear a piece of music I know right away it will become a piece of choreography. When I heard this song I instantly fell in love with its eerie opening and alluring melody. The piece started off as just choreography in class. I wanted to do something edgy and different. Once I […]
#2015DanceConcert, #IDAChoreography, #IDARepCompanies, #InstituteofDanceArtistryPlymouthMeeting, #PhiladelphiaDancePerformance“The end of the dance season feels like the end of the world to me. However, the end of the season brings the summer intensive. There is no experience quite like that of the intensive. Going from learning a dance in five months to learning one in five days is gratifying. Six hours a day […]
#InstituteofDanceArtistry, #Philadelphia2015SummerDance, #PhiladelphiaDanceStudio, #SummerDanceProgram, #SummerDanceWorkshop, #SummerIntensiveThere are Summer Intensive programs for dancers, then there is IDA in Fort Washington, PA. Looking for a summer dance workshop where you could experience the life of a dancer? The Institute of Dance Artistry (IDA) 2015 Summer Intensive Workshop is now accepting registrants. Our workshop consists of two separate one week sessions and you […]
#2015SummerIntensiveDance, #InstituteofDanceArtistry, #Philadelphia2015SummerDance, #PhiladelphiaDanceWorkshop, #SummerDanceIntensive, #SummerDanceWorkshopHey IDA Community, please take a moment and read our press release about the success of our Kickstarter campaign Institute of Dance Artistry (IDA) Generations Concert. The release is directly below. http://www.prleap.com/pr/230182/institute-of-dance-artistry-ida-announces For more information or to purchase tickets contact IDA at 215.628.0600 or idadance@comcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @indanceartistry
#CrohnsDisease, #CysticFibrosisFoundation, #IDAGenerationsDanceConcert, #IDARepCompanies, #IDASeniorRepCompany, #InstituteofDanceArtistryI’m excited! Institute of Dance Artistry (IDA) is pleased to announce that thanks to the IDA Community our Kickstarter campaign has been successfully funded. As you know, our goal for this project was to finance the 10th Annual Generations Dance Concert and you made it happen. Thank you very much for your support! This is the […]
#CrohnsDisease, #CysticFibrosisFoundation, #IDAGenerationsDanceConcert, #IDARepCompanies, #IDASeniorRepCompany, #InstituteofDanceArtistryAs a culture we tend to take our health and well being for granted. Like most other people I might get a cold, or even the flu. As a dancer there’s always the possibility of some orthopedic issues but they’re almost always localized, very, very rarely systemic. In an extreme case a dance injury could […]
#CrohnsDisease, #CysticFibrosisFoundation, #IDAGenerationsDanceConcert, #IDARepCompanies, #IDASeniorRepCompany, #InstituteofDanceArtistryHey Dancers, please take a moment and read our press release about the upcoming Institute of Dance Artistry (IDA) Generations Concert. The release is directly below. http://www.prleap.com/pr/229451/institute-of-dance-artistry-ida-announces-10th For more information or to purchase tickets contact IDA at 215.628.0600 or idadance@comcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @indanceartistry
#CrohnsDisease, #CysticFibrosisFoundation, #IDAGenerationsDanceConcert, #IDARepCompanies, #IDASeniorRepCompany, #InstituteofDanceArtistryThe Institute of Dance Artistry (IDA) is raising funds through Kickstarter to help fund our 10th Anniversary Generations Benefit Dance Concert. 100% of all proceeds go to various charitable causes. Every year we choose a charity that is close to the heart of our studio. This year we have chosen Cystic Fibrosis Foundation AND Crohn’s […]
#CrohnsDisease, #CysticFibrosisFoundation, #IDAGenerationsDanceConcert, #IDARepCompanies, #IDASeniorRepCompany, #InstituteofDanceArtistryThis is one of the coolest things we have going on this fall. The IDA Student Choreography Showcase takes place October 11th at 6:30 PM at our Fort Washington, PA studio so Signup Today! There is a $15 Participation Fee and the signup sheet can be found outside of the office. IDA loves new choreographers and […]
#FortWashingtonDanceStudio, #IDADanceElectricity, #IDAStudentChoreographyShowcase, #InstituteofDanceArtistry, #PlymouthMeetingDanceStudioHey Dancers, watch our very own, totally awesome IDA Bring a Friend to Dance commercial then scroll down and get all the details. During the week of October 6th – 11th each IDA Dancer can bring a friend to class with them for free. Your friend can take class with you and participate as […]
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