The following questions were asked on Instagram in June 2020 as part of our regular Q&A session. If you have any further questions you can follow us on Instagram here or leave a comment below and we will do our best to get back...
With so many ballet shoes on the market choosing the right pair for your dancer (or your own feet) is often not an easy task. So many variations on material, size, width, support, sole type, ribbon and elastic It can often be overwhelming to say...
For decades, local and community theatre companies have been the heart of the Gold Coast community. Volunteering their time, Gold Coasters of all ages can have their own slice of Broadway. But how do you get involved? Perhaps you do musical theatre at dance, or...
Stage Make-up Dos and Don’ts Stage Makeup, one of the joys of life on the stage. But how exactly do you do it? Many parents and performers struggle with makeup application especially when they don’t wear it in their day to day life. This list of dos and...
From professional contracts to your high school musical, these tips will help you thrive in your audition and land that part! Song Selection: When choosing the perfect audition song, it is important that you consider a couple of things. What has the briefing asked of me?...
It's the question everyone wants an answer for. When will dancing return to normal post COVID-19? As we know, every state is different. The road out of COVID-19 will look different across the country but what we know is that following the advice from the Government will...
Dancers all know how important strength and control of the foot and ankle is in executing excellent technique. We see many dancers in our clinic and all are at different stages in their foot and ankle strength and control. When you have mastered the foundational...
Dance Classes you can take for FREE during COVID-19 There is so much content out there at the moment we wouldn’t blame you if you were feeling overwhelmed. Teachers are working extremely hard at the moment to deliver you amazing content, keeping you connected with your...
In this unprecedented time of change that we are seeing at the moment it’s important for your mental health and fitness to keep moving and engaging in those things that you’re passionate about, the things you enjoy and those things that improve your overall well-being. As...
I'm happy to report that over the last year or so we have thankfully started to see less and less of those cringe worthy knee drops that you could hear the crunching from almost everywhere. There is still knee work and floor work of...
Once again AinslieWear is bringing the wow with their latest collection. A mix of wild flowers and muted tones like sage & cranberry we can never choose which collection is our favourite. One thing we have to say about this collection is how...
We love new stock, especially gorgeous stock from Strut Stuff. The softness of their colours in this particular range are unusual you won’t find many other collections featuring anything similar. In Strut Stuffs words the latest Allure collection is 'inspired by freshly cut blooms, their latest dancewear collection...
It’s a true fact, pointe shoes are EXPENSIVE. Whether you/your dancer goes through pointe shoes in 2 days, 2 weeks or 2 years we all feel the pinch of the price. But… there are tricks of the trade that you can use to prolong the ‘dead shoe dread’. They...
Ballet Shines Bright on The Gold Coast On Sunday the 26th of August QLD's most promising ballerinas flocked to the Gold Coast to compete in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod Classical Repertoire. After completing a class during the day and performing their repertoire. Finalists were selected to perform...
If you haven’t heard of En Pointe Orthotics you either Don’t have a dancer who is en pointe Have been living under a rock We proudly fit En Pointe orthotics instore here at Dance Desire and the last few months have been CRAZY with EPO fittings in store. Claudia...
As the entertainment industry is becoming more and more competitive, it is important that prospective dancers hoping for a career do as well. Gone are the days of just becoming a “triple threat” and whilst singing and acting are also incredible valuable for a dancer...
Dance is more than a sport, it’s more than an after school activity and more than an art form. For many young dancers, it becomes their lifestyle. It effects who they are as a person, their hopes and dreams for the future and the way...
For most dancers, the passion and movement is something that stays with them for life, unfortunately, however, studio classes and eisteddfod teams don’t last forever. Whilst open classes are becoming more and more popular, fortunately there are also a number of fitness classes available which...
There’s nothing quite like watching a movie and feeling your feet start to move, your head start to bop and your hands start to tap as an iconic dance scene fills the screen. It’s the moments we dream of being a part of, the reason...
As many young dancers come to the end of their high school years, the battle of continuing dance in hope of a professional career or leaving it behind and pursuing a university route is quite common. For many, the idea of leaving behind years of...
Growing up to be a ballerina is every little girl’s dream. The idea of putting on pink satin shoes and a crystal tutu whilst being lifted by their Prince Charming seems the only future they want, but in the modern entertainment industry, dancing in a...
Returning to dance is always a crazy time for parents, dancers and teachers. It's full of excitement, nerves and a lot of sore muscles, but there's no feeling quite like learning the first new routine of the year or showing your dance family what you...
Dancing en pointe can be dangerous and cause damage to your feet and body if you start too early or before you have sufficient strength, joint flexibility, technique and maturity. A Pre-Pointe Assessment is an important step to ensuring the readiness and safety of the...
As a dancer or dance parent, we understand there are a lot of choices when it comes to where to shop, especially with the growing phenomenon of online shopping. Whilst it can be difficult to decide, we have put together 10 reasons to buy from...