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The two most important preparations for class are warming up and individual strengthening. The body is an instrument and must be prepared for the physical activity that the class demands of it. The Warm Up This must increase the internal … Continued
The Benesh system is an integral part of the work of most professional dance companies, both for recording new dance works and for reviving older works from the repertoire. The system is a universal language, like music a Benesh score … Continued
Elana Burger’s Studio in Witrivier had a workshop in May presented by Nanette Botha.
Kerri-Ann Collins, who was trained by Adriana Pino of The Dance Junction in Johannesburg, has been dancing internationally in Turkey. Kerri-Ann started dancing lessons with Adriana at the age of nine, after much persuasion from a friend who suggested she … Continued
On 2 February Dawn Gemmell and Vida Deysel Studio’s had a workshop with Diane Finch.
The science and technique of classical ballet have evolved over hundreds of years and if its principals are strictly adhered to, with understanding and careful application at each level of training, the allegro will develop naturally. This requires great patience … Continued
Sharon Viljoen, director and examiner from the Dance Academy of South Africa, recently gave a ballet workshop in Johannesburg for the young dancers from Adriana Pino’s ballet school. Adriana reported back, We all learned a lot and the children loved … Continued
The Dawn Gemmell Dancing School in Boksburg, Gauteng, recently staged a Fairy Fantasy ballet, in which all the school’s dancers participated. Below are some photos from the concert.
Mari Coetzee presented a Major Dance Workshop at the Hexagon Theatre, University of KwaZulu Natal, on Saturday 4 June 2011. Dancers from all over KZN, who are preparing for their upcoming DASA exams, attended the workshop and gained valuable insight … Continued
Sharon Viljoen will be hosting the well known ballet, The Nutcracker, in October 2011 at the DRAMA hall, Pretoria State Theatre. Dates and times are as follows: 7 October 2011 @19:00 8 October 2011 @ 15:00 and 19:00 9 October … Continued