Posts in July 2012

Team GB swimmer Liam Tancock uses ballet to be a better swimmer

Liam Tancock goes faster with ballet. Read what it is about ballet that helps him improve his swimming speed

What boys and girls can wear for trampolining

The long school summer holiday is a great time to introduce children to trampolining, and there is usually a summer class at your local sports centre. We all know that trampolining, or rebounding, is a great form of exercise, burning 68% more calories than jogging,... [+]

What is the difference between Capezio K360 shoes made in Brazil and those made in USA?

The Capezio K360 is a World renowned theatrical, character or stage shoe but fit it with taps and you get what many professional tap stars regard as the best tap shoe money can buy. Go to musicals in Broadway or the West End and you... [+]

What is Bokwa?

What is Bokwa?

BOKWA® is the trademark for a style of dance fitness based on pseudo fight-moves formed to a hip-hop beat and choreographed so that the steps form letters or numbers on the floor. What does BOKWA mean? The word BOKWA is made in two parts: “BO”... [+]

What is the right thing to wear under your gymnastics leotard?

…right away I must state “not what the girl in the picture above is wearing!”. It constantly amazes me how little care and attention some gymnasts give to the way they look, and it amazes me more that coaches let them take to the floor... [+]

Gaynor Minden visit the Dancemania shop

On July 5th 2012 a special invitation was extended to our local dance teachers to come and meet John Minden, CEO of Gaynor Minden the makers of the World’s most advanced pointe shoe. John brought along two members of his team, Jeanne Share International Sales... [+]