The Changing Face of Dance: Dads With Daughters
In the new millennium we have ushered in a few socially relevant and significant changes. In Canada, same sex couples have the right to legally marry; Sex, in general, can now be a legal choice; Women are speaking loudly and clearly once again about gender-wage discrepancies in the labour force; And dads are taking their daughters to dance class. With these social changes in what constitutes marriage and gender status it is natural to see a shift both in family dynamics and d
Empowering Dancers In Achieving Balance Of Mind-Body-Soul
Part of our great endeavours at Soul To Sole Dance is to provide opportunities for dancers to gain education and skills in taking care of their minds, bodies, and souls. We believe that the results are strength of character, strength of body, and subsequently strength of dancer. The S2SD Kit has a few essential tools to help dancers care for their physical selves, which in turn helps them keep their minds healthy by easing anxieties about potential for injury and by making it
Incorporating Relaxation in Dance Class
Anyone who has been to a yoga class is familiar with shavasana/savasana – the deep relaxation and meditation led by the instructor at the end of class. Otherwise known as corpse pose, this is a time to bring together the principles and practice of yoga and usually leaves participants feeling a euphoric sense of ease. Why not incorporate this sense of unifying principles and practices of the day as well as a deep sense of relaxation for participants in dance class? Personally,
