by Carla Otero | Jan 1, 2017 | Audition, Choreography, Dancing, General, Teaching
5 Tips to Pass that Summer Dance Program Audition Happy New Year! Now that we have started a new year that means it’s time to start thinking about summer dance intensives, ballet seminars and summer dance programs. Summer seminars are one of my favorite times of the...
by Carla Otero | Dec 1, 2016 | Dancing, General, Teaching
Importance of Warming-up Your Body Before Dance Class When you are off to take a dance class no matter at what time during the day, be it morning, afternoon or night, you want to make sure to warm-up your body before class. It is important to do this to prevent any...
by Carla Otero | Nov 1, 2016 | Dancing, General, Teaching
Structure of a Ballet Class – The Do’s, Don’ts and General Guidelines A ballet class can sometimes seem like an intimidating class to take, but if you know what to expect and are equipped with the dos and don’ts you are sure to have a great time. Below I have broken...
by Carla Otero | Oct 1, 2016 | Choreography, Dancing, General, Teaching
Quick Tips: Working with Choreographers Working with a choreographer is an exciting process and great learning experience. No matter if you are an experienced dancer or newly introduced to the dance world, you can apply the following tips to make sure you put “your...
by Carla Otero | Sep 1, 2016 | Dancing, General, Teaching
What To Do When An Advanced Student Attends My Class? Ever felt that you didn’t know what to do when a more advanced dancer attended your class? This happens quite frequently when dancers want to take a lower level class to focus more on cleaning their technique or...
by Carla Otero | Jul 1, 2016 | Dancing, General, Teaching
7 Unspoken Rules of Dance Studio Etiquette When you first enter the dance studio it is important to implement the following guidelines so that everyone knows you are serious about your commitment and truly want to learn. Plus you will look like a pro! Only...