by Carla Otero | Oct 5, 2018 | Teaching, Training
Everyone has those off days, but it’s always important to come ready to work and work hard in class. Hopefully, dance is an escape for you from everything that might be bogging you down, so with this in mind, leave that “baggage” at the door and enjoy yourself while...
by Carla Otero | Dec 13, 2017 | Choreography, Dancing, Teaching
Two More Hours With Each Class, Please? Don’t you wish wish you had a little more time in the studio with your dancers? Do you ever feel like you walk into your class with an entire lesson plan prepared to only get through half of it? Lately, I’ve been feeling like I...
by Carla Otero | May 1, 2017 | Dancing, Teaching
Warming-up with a Quick Ballet Class In addition to warming up by doing a bit of cardio and breathed through-stretches before a performance or competition, one additional way to warm-up is by doing a combination of ballet moves to get you ready. Since ballet slowly...
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...
