Posts in Royal Academy of Dance
What is character dancing?
Character dance is part of the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and is the theatrical presentation of national dance from Hungary, Russia and Poland. As a syllabus dance there is a strict uniform code for the dancer, which includes a Character skirt and Character shoes.... [+]
One dance teachers' view on Gaynor...
We are delighted to have received this great review of Gaynor Minden pointe shoes from one of the dance teachers who attended the fitting sessions at the Dancemania shop in Poole run with Gaynor Minden International Sales Director Jeanne Share who has fitted pointe shoes... [+]
Male Ballet Clothes from Roch Valley
After many years making high quality, value for money dancewear for woman and girls Roch Valley are now making ballet uniforms for boys and men. This season’s Roch Valley catalogue includes a fabulous range of ballet clothes in child and adult sizes that meet the... [+]
How to revive your ballet class
Whether you are being taught ballet or are indeed the ballet teacher you may sense that your lessons don’t flow right, or don’t have much energy. If this is the case then you may not be exercising to the right music. This is certainly the... [+]
How to make your clothes stay put...
Have you ever wanted a product that can keep your dress in place, keep those socks up without falling down or even something to apply body jewels with?! Well here is an item which will make anyone jump for joy……Staysput is an invisible hypoallergenic water washable body... [+]
Move it 2011
Dancemania has attended every ‘Move it’ dance convention there has ever been and this year was no exception! As the format of the convention has evolved over the past years to be more academic and less a shopping experience this year we did not have... [+]
Take up dancing as your New Years...
What will be your New Years Resolution in the year 2011? Well here is an idea……why not take up Dancing? Oh yes, it is the perfect way of keeping fit and great fun at the same time! It is a win win situation, you really... [+]
Pointe shoe information and...
Buying Pointe Shoes The information on this page is intended for students that are about to start Pointe work in their Ballet Classes to help them understand the process of buying their first pair of Pointe Shoes and how to look after them. It is... [+]
What to Wear for RAD Ballet Classes
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations. Those studying ballet under RAD regulations are required to wear specific uniform items appropriate for their level of study, and it can be confussing to know what you need... [+]
