Articles written by Melissa Joaquin

When your leaps and turns become sluggish and you need to get back into shape, here are tips on how to find a fitness trainer in the thre most beneficial training methods

Jan 7, 2008 - Melissa Joaquin

Richard Maddock has been around the block as an accompanist for balletschools for over 20 years. He now brings to everyone a set of inspirational and creative music CDs.

Dec 17, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

While street shoes are prohibited on studio dance floors, shoe manufacturers have come to design both stylish and functional street jazz shoes that complement a foot.

Nov 16, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

The evolution of Tap Dancing shows the involvement of Swing Dancing in its path to become a more accessible way of stomping the dance floor.

Nov 7, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

For first-time ballet dancers, choosing a ballet slipper for class can be overwhelming. These are the essentials that you need to know about ballet shoes.

Nov 6, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

The Los Angeles Ballet enters into their second season "Fusing Global Masterpieces with Local Flair".

Aug 29, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Ainslie Wear based in Vancouver BC is taking the dancing world by store with their innovative and exceptional designs of dance wear.

Jun 29, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

World renowned Cirque du Soleil will be holding auditions for a variety of their world-wide shows at ImPulsTanz in Vienna in August 2007.

May 29, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Thursday May 24 and 25, 2007 shows at 2pm and 8pm, Toronto Centre for the Arts

May 14, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Dancing with the National Ballet of Canada for over 20 years, Rex Harrington has grown to be a Canadian icon and hero for many dreaming dancers.

May 6, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Using simple ballet steps that you can do at home, you can essentially workout anywhere and everywhere!

Apr 12, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Bringing a humorous outlook on how a woman should view her body, the Big Ballet Company struts their combined weight of over 2,000 pounds!

Apr 4, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

It's hard getting back into ballet after taking a long hiatus from this physically demanding sport and art. Ease back into it by taking some Open Adult Ballet Classes!

Mar 27, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

April 20 - 29, 2007 is National Dance Week celebrated by the United Dance Merchants of America. See how you can be involved in this historical event.

Mar 22, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Browsing through some of this new spring seasons' fashions, I found myself face to face with some very 50s and 60s Jazz inspired fashion pieces...take a LOOK!

Mar 15, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Company based out to New York City, under the direction of Heather Cornell has bridged the gap between old school and modern tap dancing! Summer Intensive now announced!

Mar 12, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Ailey II performed at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver, British Columbia on March 1-2, 2007. Here is a performance review.

Mar 4, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

California's LA Ballet brings "New Beginnings" into their spring repertoire at venues across Los Angeles.

Feb 28, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Yogalates, yoga ballet, cardio barre...the list goes on! Why not keep to an easy at-home fitness routine that has proven ballet dancers around the world to keep slim!

Feb 22, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Alvin Ailey's spirit and presence continues to overwhelm the dance community for over fifty years. His company comes to North Vancouver in March 2007.

Feb 20, 2007 - Melissa Joaquin

Fusion of urban tap dancing and Japanese percussion performs December 15-24, 2006 at the CSV Flamboyan Theater in New York, New York.

Dec 4, 2006 - Melissa Joaquin

After ten years of bringing Irish dance to the international stage, Michael Flatley returns as he presents an anniversary performance of The Lord of the Dance.

Jun 26, 2006 - Melissa Joaquin

In Guguletu South Africa, former Cape Town principal ballet dancer Philip Boyd began a non-profit dance education centre called Dance for All in 2002.

Jun 16, 2006 - Melissa Joaquin

ABT, SIBA, and National Ballets offer 2-4 week programs for young dancers aspiring to be prima ballerina abssoluta.

Jun 15, 2006 - Melissa Joaquin