7 Quick Ways to Learn New Dance Techniques
Whether you are a beginner or experienced dancer, feeling lost in a dance class is extremely frustrating. If you’ve ever forgotten a movement, lost timing during the routine, or gotten…
Tips on How to Improve Your Balance for Dancing
Whether you’re preparing for your first dance class in Vaughan or have been a dancer for years, good stability and balance are fundamental to ensuring you flow through your moves…
Crucial Tips & Exercises to Improve a Dancer’s Strength
For many dancers, strength training is the last thing they want to do after spending hours in the dance studio. With other activities and priorities on their schedule, it can…
Qualities of Introverts That Make Them Great Dancers
Since dancers often perform in front of audiences, it’s easy to assume that only extroverts would be good at dance. However, introverts are incredibly talented and capable dancers too. The…
New Year’s Resolutions for Dancers to Kick Off 2020
During this time of year, many people reflect on the past 12 months and make new goals for the year ahead. These goals may include eating healthier, spending more time…
How to Keep Yourself Warm while Dancing during the Winter
The weather is getting colder in Ontario and as winter creeps in it’s important to stay warm. While most people will bundle in hats and scarves, dancers will need to…
5 Basic Ballet Positions for the Complete Beginner
One of the first things a new ballet dancer will learn are the five basic ballet positions. These formations are important because every move in this dance form begins and…
The 6 Elements of Hip Hop Dance
When the style of hip hop was first created, it had six foundational elements: DJing (aural), MCing (oral), Beatboxing (vocal), Breakdancing (physical), Graffiti (visual), and Fashion. Today’s true hip hop…
A Beginners Guide to Hip Hop Dance Classes in Toronto
If you have ever watched a show like So You Think You Can Dance, you have probably seen all outfits that dancers wear depending on the genre. For hip hop,…
Why Proper Attire Is Important for Dance Lessons
Dance attire can be a great way for performers to get into character and impress the audience, but proper attire isn’t just required during competitions. Dancers must always dress appropriately…
Spooky Day
Performing Dance Arts is proud to present SPOOKY DAY AT PDA, Thursday October 24th – Wednesday October 30th at both our Vaughan & Etobicoke locations. We are thrilled to be hosting our second…
How to Improve Your Stamina for Dance Competitions
Are you preparing for a dance competition and want to know some tips to improve your stamina? You’ve come to the right place! Stamina is extremely important for dancers. Poor…
