Comments on: The key to learning anything and becoming a better dancer!

By: Simona

Simona — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:36:46 +0000

Thank you Robin, really helpful to hear these suggestions and this is helpful. Yes, more to follow so watch this space…

By: Simona

Simona — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:34:50 +0000

Thank you Tanis. Yes, simple but not necessarily easy! But of course, the more we do it the easier it will become. Glad you liked the shoes! 🙂

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:02:17 +0000

This is brilliant, Simona! A clear video which breaks down a core contemporary dance skill is so useful for elders returning or new to dance! More please – a progressive series perhaps!?

Elder dancers keen to progress on a solid foundation with attention to detail will find this really useful. This exercise can be practiced safely at home with minimum warm-up even in a small space. It’s fabulous for balance and movement to counts. The video can be reviewed often to make sure all the details are being practiced correctly. Maybe this video could be followed up with a second which extends the exercise from parallel to first and second positions. Videos like this will be useful during breaks in classes, holidays or anytime people want to give just a few minutes to dance practice.

By: Tanis Hinchcliffe

Tanis Hinchcliffe — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:34:38 +0000

Thank you Simona for doing this page and video. I think it is a great start. I like the fact that you have started with something very simple, but basic to so many movements. And it is not as easy as we might think. Because it is simple, the plié and rise allow time to think and feel how the body is moving, and where the weight is.
I like the pink shoes, and although you might not want to wear trainers in every video, the pink is easy to see!