We’re excited to introduce a vibrant new dancewear collection here at All About Dance that has everyone buzzing for spring. Say hello to Motionwear, a dancewear brand focused on the ideals of fit, comfort, fashion, and value. The twenty-five year old company was born when dance parent Emily Wilson found such qualities lacking in dancewear [...]
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Spring Recital Survival Guide
Spring time! It’s that lovely season when fresh flowers blossom, the sun starts shining, and for those of us involved in dance, tis the season for dance recitals. Just the word recital can be enough to bring on anxious jitters for many dance parents with instant thoughts of costumes, ticket sales, and endless rehearsals. But [...]
Introducing Russian Pointe
All About Dance is thrilled to announce the addition of the immensely popular Russian Pointe brand of products to our website this season, just in time for winter performances and holiday gift-giving! Russian Pointe brand pointe shoes, ballet slippers, and creative learning products have become incredibly well known and respected among dancers from students to [...]
Miracles for Kids – Changing Lives Every Day
All About Dance was fortunate to speak with Miracles for Kids President and Co-Founder Autumn Strier who took the time to share exactly why this California based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses is so very special. Read on to find out how this organization touches [...]
How to Wash and Care for Leotards
Interested in extending the life of new leotards? Here are some tips on how to give dancewear a little special loving care during cleaning. Although it seems to be the most convenient method, washing leotards in the washer and dryer with the rest of the laundry is not always the best option. The best way [...]
Choosing Ballet Slippers
So you’ve heard the terms full sole and split sole when it comes to ballet slippers. You know they come in leather and canvas. But how do you know which type is most appropriate for your ballet slippers? First, a fun fact: Marie Ann Cupis de Camargo of the Royal Ballet is credited with helping [...]
AAD Columnists
Terry Finch is a dance teacher and choreographer with an extensive training and teaching background that spans 26 years. Terry has held a variety of teaching positions, from assisting instructors at her dance studio, to teaching at summer performing arts camp, and leading college level master classes. She is currently in her fourth year as a dance teacher at a studio in central Pennsylvania.
Kristen Padden is a dance choreographer, educator, and performer who has been immersed in the world of dancewear at All About Dance for the past six years. She has performed with numerous contemporary dance companies in New York City, founded a modern dance company in northeastern Pennsylvania, and has enjoyed teaching dance to children and adults for more than 15 years. Kristen loves to write and chat about anything and everything dance!
