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Belly Rings
Learn how to make belly rings to add sparkle to your belly dance costume.

Quickstep
Learn all about the Quickstep in ballroom dancing.

Warming Up for Ballet
You will get a lot more out of each ballet class if you arrive a few minutes early to warm up and stretch.

Contra Dance Clothing
Tips and hints about choosing clothing for a contra dance event.

Proper Head Position and Gaze in Ballet
There are several correct head positions in ballet.

How to Make Your Pointe Shoes Last Longer
Learn ways to make your pointe shoes last longer.

Belly Dance Costume
Learn how to put together a very basic belly dance costume.

Ballet Warm-Up
A ballet warm up prepares the whole body for the work ahead.

Dance Warm Up
A dance warm up should be performed before each dance practice session.

Dance Bag Essentials
A dance bag is important to every dancer...make sure your dance bag is packed with everything you need for dancing.

Eyeliner Tips for Dancers
Learn a few tips for applying eyeliner before a dance performance.

Dance Recital Must-Haves
Backstage at a dance recital is chaotic. Maintain your sanity by remebering to bring the following 10 items to the recital.

A Perfect Arabesque
Learn how to execute a perfect arabesque, every time.

How to Hold Your Hands in Ballet
Learn how to properly hold your hands in ballet.

Wedding Dance Tips
Make your wedding dance truly magical.

Choosing a Wedding Dance Song
Tip s for choosing a wedding dance song.

Wedding Dance Songs
A list of popular wedding dance songs.

Lindy Hop
Learn all about the Lindy Hop.

Waltz
Learn all about the Waltz in ballroom dancing.

Viennese Waltz
Learn all about the Viennese Waltz.

Samba
Learn all about the Samba in ballroom dancing.

Rumba
Learn all about the Rumba in ballroom dance.

New Year's Resolutions for Dancers
If you are a dancer, perhaps you can think of a few ways to improve your dancing. Here is a list of new year's resolutions for dancers...write down a few and get dancing.

Keeping Track of Costume Accessories
Use a ziplock bag to keep track of costume accessories.

Improve Your Balance
Balance is an important component of all types of dance.

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