Having opened in 2002, Dance Desire has seen many dancers go through our doors. We have watched students mature from their first class to professional dancers, we’ve seen once clueless mums become full time dance mums and we have developed great relationships with the incredible...
Dancers and athletes are similar in many ways. For both, being put out of commission due to an injury for even a week is unbearable – and many common injuries take much longer than that to heal. Yet despite this, not nearly enough dancers are...
Let’s face it: Ballet buns can be pretty boring. Especially when it’s the only hairstyle you can sport day in and day out. And, as a dancer, a hair bun is as essential as a leotard or on pointe shoes. Fortunately, with the help of...
It’s common knowledge that you are what you eat, but following a healthy diet is easier said than done for the average dancer who leads a full and busy life. Many dancers know that whole food with a balance of protein, carbs and good fats...
We all love concert and competition time, as it means new costumes! When you are a dancer, a beautiful, well-made costume is an essential part of your performance. However, with regular competitions, it can be almost impossible to come up with a new costume for every...
Whether your speciality is hip-hop, tango, tap or ballet, a dancer uses movement and gestures to tell stories and captivate audiences. Dancers commit to years of learning, practising and perfecting their dance skills, to one day turn pro. But what exactly does a professional dancer’s...
If there’s one thing dancers have in common, it’s being perpetually busy. The average dancer’s day is eight hours long (not counting the evening performance), so it’s hardly surprising we’re all looking for quick and easy ways to get ready in the morning. One of the...
For as long as cameras have existed, photographers have been drawn to one subject over all others – dancers. They are drawn to the artists’ flawless technique, and charming, magnetic allure. Dancers make superb photographic subjects, as they can shape and pose their bodies into...
For an amateur dancer, the first competition is one of the most exciting, yet nerve-wracking times in your career. While your technique should be polished to perfection, there are many other ways to grab the judges’ attention on competition day. Read on for expert tips...
History of the Pointe Shoe The pointe shoe is synonymous with all styles of ballet and is an essential in any ballerina’s dance bag. As amateur and professional dancers go through dozens of pairs of pointe shoes per year, many of us take them for granted....