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...