Friday, March 30, 2012

My Dance Blog reference guide

I love reading (when I have the time) and it's much easier to read about something that interests me.   That being said, there are quite a few dance blogs out there and I'm just at the beginning of discovering some great ones.   They range from professional dancers blogging about their world to the blog as a reference tool for dancers, teachers and enthusiasts.   Here are some of my discoveries and personal favorites:



Access Dance for Life  
This is an informative blog promoting all things health and wellness related to dance.  Topics I've read include everything from the importance of a proper warm up to knee anatomy to a guest blog contributor for a great smoothie.   Great to look at and super informative.  (FB fan page)


The Healthy Dancer
This is another wellness based blog.  One recent post I absolutely loved was the post on using periodization training in the dance studio.  As a gym owner (and dance teacher), I love this concept since trainers use this technique with athletes all of the time.  As a Phusia instructor, the progressive part of periodization is used as we start our students out with lots of instruction and build to a full blown dancing class.   Good stuff! (FB fan page)

Dance Healthier
Dance healthier approaches dance from a healthy perspective as well.  With research and interesting topics, this blog does a great job of presenting the importance of being a "whole" dancer including eating properly, training properly and injury prevention.


4 Dancers
I really like this blog since it covers topics for dancers, dance teachers and general dance enthusiasts.  I like the interview section and since social media has been on my plate in a big way, I like this section too.   Overall, a great resource for anyone in love with dance. (FB fan page)

Dance Advantage 
I love this site.  Everything for the teacher in one great, readable, informative place.   Lots of topics, lots of support.   A must-read.  (FB fan page)

Dance Bloggers
Bringing all dance bloggers together.  If the above isn't enough reading for you, you'll find much more here.  A great dance blogging resource. (FB fan page)

Clearly, I'm all about the reference blog.  I love them.   Send me your favorite blogs!  I'd love to check them out.

3 comments:

  1. Thanks for the shout out Julie!!

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  3. Thanks Julie! Dance Advantage is in great company!

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