5 Reasons for Young Dancers to Continue Dancing This Summer
With the dance studio season having just ended, it’s time to “roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer”…and in the dance world...
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Jason Warley
- May 31, 2020
- 6 min
Applauding our Dance Seniors: Man In Motion Pays Tribute to the Class of 2020
Maya with friends from the Bergen County Technical School (Teterboro, NJ) Back in early March, Molly, 17, and the rest of her competition...
Jason Warley
- Nov 17, 2019
- 5 min
Dance Competition Soloists: 5 Tips to Help Prepare You for the Stage
Dancer: Courtney Saffold | Fierce Dance Competition I have been judging regional and national dance competitions throughout the U.S. and...
Jason Warley
- Aug 27, 2019
- 4 min
GMA’s Lara Spencer and Her ‘Horrifying’ Comments Provide Real Opportunities for Dance Teachers, Danc
“Good Morning America” host Lara Spencer certainly caused a furor throughout the dance community over her insensitive comments about...
Jerry Buchs
- Sep 16, 2018
- 5 min
Young Dancers Use Social Media to Put a Modern Twist on a Classic Musical
Ever since it was first performed on a Broadway stage back in 1975 and later premiered as a movie in 1985, the excitement and mystique of...
Jason Warley
- Aug 8, 2018
- 6 min
New Dance Teachers: Here's How to Plan Effectively for a Successful Year
With more than 20 years’ experience as a dance educator, I often think back to transitioning from college and pursuing a career as a...
Jerry Buchs
- Apr 30, 2018
- 6 min
Man In Motion's Dance Video Empowers Kids and Teens to Embrace Who They Are
Model: Jonathan Ronen Growing up is not an easy thing to do. Our bodies seem to develop however they want without any conscious input...
Jason Warley
- May 17, 2017
- 7 min
Q&A with Sheila Barker: The Principles of Her Intense Dance Warm-up
Whenever you think of the name Sheila Barker, what are some thoughts that ring true for you? Do you associate her with being one of the...
Jason Warley
- Mar 30, 2017
- 5 min
Dance Studio Trend - 5 Solid Ways to Enhance the Dance Experience During Your Summer Program
In my position as owner and director of services for Man In Motion, I have the privilege of working closely with a great many dance...
Jason Warley
- Sep 14, 2016
- 2 min
Foods That Too Many Young Dancers Leave Out of Their Diets, But Shouldn't
Now that this year’s dance season is underway, most young dancers are keeping really hectic schedules from day to day, and from week to...
Jerry Buchs
- Jul 18, 2016
- 5 min
The Do's and Don'ts for Your Dance Audition
When getting ready for an audition, there are certain tricks and strategies that every young dancer should take into account – both in...
Jason Warley
- Jun 7, 2016
- 5 min
From Competitions to the College Campus... What to Expect in Your First Year
Making the transition as a first-year student in a college dance program can be exciting, and yet a bit scary, after spending years at a...
Jerry Buchs
- Apr 24, 2016
- 4 min
7 Reasons to Continue Dancing This Summer
With the dance studio season coming to an end, it’s time to “roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer”…and in the dance world...
Jason Warley
- Feb 18, 2016
- 5 min
So, What Happened to the REAL Jazz Genre at Dance Competitions?
During my years as a dance educator and competition judge, I’ve noticed that the jazz dance genre has changed considerably over time....
Jason Warley
- Sep 13, 2015
- 2 min
"Scheduling In" Your Conflicts for Dance
With the new dance season upon us, there are many things that young dancers need to consider and steps they should take in order to make...
Jerry Buchs
- Apr 1, 2015
- 3 min
8 Dance Competition Tips For Guys, From Guys
When preparing for competitions, young male dancers have their own specific set of issues, questions and considerations. But such topics...
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