Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Getting Your Child the Best of Dance Wear

Always having been a passionate dancer, I was ecstatic when I learnt that my daughter said that she wants to join dance classes- Suddenly, all the pleasant memories of my childhood and teenage started flashing. The first day at the of my dance class, the first stage performance, the first dance competition, the first eye contact with the cutest guy in the class, the friends that I made in the class, the giggles shared, the memories made, there was so much attached to the dance classes. When my five year old daughter said that she too wants to join the same dance classes, I had happy tears in my eyes.

I didn’t take too long to register her with the same dance school. Not only was I emotionally attached to that school, but also the trainers and teachers at this school were actually the best in the town. As a mother, I want everything that is best for my child. My next project was to get my daughter the best dance gear. I wanted everything to be perfect for her- from the dance dresses to the dance shoes and the accessories. I was searching for a dance store where I could get good dance  wear and dance shoes and a friend of mine suggested Just for Kix.

JFK has already established its reputation all across the nation as one of the best dance schools, too sad that they don’t have classes in my city. However, I was determined that my daughter will get all her dance gear only from JFK. I shopped for some incredibly pretty ballet shoes and leotards. I got them delivered in a surprisingly short time. The best part about JFK is the variety that they offer at the best prices. You can actually get the very best at a price that you can easily afford.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Bringing Happiness in the World through Dance

The happiness quotient of the world is at an all-time low. People are facing troubles at social and professional fronts which are sapping out all the positivity from them. The lifestyle today is so full of stress that we hardly see any smiling faces around. In such times it becomes all the more important to bring happiness to people of all ages. Everyone from every socio-economic class and profession should be made to smile and have fun. If all of us keep talking about the problem of the impending gloom and do nothing about it, we are really not contributing to the betterment of the society the way we should.

So seeing that not many people bother about the happiness of others, I took up this challenge on myself. Being as passionate about dance as it is possible to be, I made dance my medium of world peace and universal happiness. Now, normally a person would think that it can only be a dance performance or a dance class that can cheer up people. I took the help of the latter but in quite an unconventional way. Where normally in a dance class the dancers come to the studio or the school, in my dance classes, it was me who went to people’s places to make them taste the sheer joy of dancing.

Also, my classes were not for people who would generally join a dance school. Obviously these people have plenty of options when it comes to dance schools. I went to people who normally are not able to squeeze a dance class in their schedule or the ones that who think that they might look awkward in a dance schools. These people can be anyone- middle aged housewives, dentists, lawyers, school teachers, an old couple residing in an old age home or anyone else. I totally respect the confidentiality of my ‘students’. I circulate flyers and messages     and who so ever is interested can contact me. My clients have reported better health and a revitalized view of life just after a few classes and there lies my reward.

I’ve also started distributing dance clothes and dance accessories among my clients. These are small gifts that they relish. I’ve discovered this great store called Just for Kix that has almost everything that a dancer might require. www.justforkix.com not only has a great collection of dance accessories and dance clothes, but their products are quite fairly priced, making them actually affordable.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Jazzing Up For Jazz

Jazz as we all know it is one of the most popular forms of dance all across the globe. The fun beats and the swift movements make jazz a charming dance. Jazz is one of the few dance forms that also has a music genre for itself. Though, other forms of dances too have their specific kind of music but none of them are as popular as jazz. Jazz as a dance calls for a specific technique and skill. To be able to perform well, the foot movements in jazz need to be mastered.

Jazz has its root in the African American vernacular dances. Initially, very close to tap dancing, jazz then evolved to become one of the most popular dance genres of the world. The modern day Jazz is seen to be influenced to be influenced by dance styles like ballet, contemporary, lyrical and hip hop. It is the unique technique of the dance that lends it the beauty. The key to good jazz dancing is controlling the center of the body as all the movements take birth from the center of the body. Perfecting the balance is crucial to honing the art of jazz dancing. Turns such as pirouettes and fouettes are also central to the dance. Spotting is the technique that helps the dancer in keeping to minimum the dizzy feeling during repetitive turns.

Another thing that is essential to mastering the art of jazz dancing is the right kind of jazz shoes. As in jazz the emphasis on foot movement is immense, the shoes that you use are incredibly important. Your shoes can be made of soft leather which gives a comfortable fit and does not restrict the free movement of the feet. For jazz clothing there are a lot of options available. Mostly people prefer special jazz pants which allow free and unrestricted movement of the body. If you know of a dance costumes sale nearby, it is best to grab a pair of jazz shoes as they are never enough. www.justforkix.com is one of the best places to look for all kinds of dance merchandize, dance clothes, accessories etc.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Gearing Up For Your Dance Classes

Summers are here and all of us are looking forward to our new session of dance classes. Every dance lover would know that feeling of anticipation and expectation which sets in when a new dance class session has to begin. There is so much more to learn and so much more to do. You’d be making new friends and you’d be learning new moves and the best of it all- you’d be dancing all the time! The feeling is of great exaltation as the passion for dance can be satisfied with nothing else but dance and more dance. But when once you’ve enrolled for the latest session of dance classes, you then have to work on getting the right kind of stuff for the classes.

Especially for the first timers, it becomes all the more important to give attention to the stuff that you would have to buy to take to the dance class. The first thing to think about is the dance clothes that you would need. When selecting clothes for a dance practice, it is vital that the first and foremost criterion you keep in mind is the comfort. The clothes that you choose should be comfortable enough to allow you free movement. Also, the material of the clothes should be such that it should allow ventilation and should not trap the sweat in. but of course for the final performances or the competitions, you can overlook the comfort part for a while and focus more on the glamour part.

The choice of dance clothes also depend on the kind of dance you are learning. Like for ballet you would be needing leotards and tutus etc. Otherwise dance tights work well for almost all kinds of dances. You also need to pay attention to the dance shoes that you buy. Especially for jazz, you’d need special jazz shoes. You also need to look out for the dance bags that you would need to put all this stuff and your water bottle, snack box, wallet etc. Having all these, you are all set to rock in the dance class! www.justforkix.com is one of the best places to look for all kinds of dance merchandize, dance clothes, accessories etc.

Monday, April 30, 2012

How Important Are Right Dance Shoes?

Dancers all around are very conscious of their gear- their dance costumes, dance shoes etc. But is it really true that correct dance shoes are critical to a good dance performance? Most of the dancers would have a unanimous answer to this- Yes. Dance is most dependent on the footwork of the performer and what the dancer wears in the feet is undoubtedly critically important. Here, it might be interesting to note that there are several types of dances where the use of any kind of footwear is not involved. Mainly, the Indian dances which are considered a form of prayer exclude the use of any sort of dance shoes. Otherwise the aboriginal dances and tribal dances too don’t use footwear for obvious reasons.

But for most of the dances, the kind of shoes that the dancer uses is of vital importance. In fact there are several dances that require special kind of shoes to have the right effect of the dance. Dances like tap, jazz and ballet especially call for specific dance shoes. Tap dance shoes are normally seen to be made of soft leather but the heel of the shoe is very hard and strong and sometimes nails are fitted in the heels to bring out the best effects of sound. Ballet shoes on the other hand need to be a very soft material. Normally, a soft material cloth is used for ballet shoes. Other dances too have their specifications when it comes to dance shoes.

For the big dance events and major dance competitions having correct dance shoes becomes all the more important as during such events even the minutest of the faults of a dancer are noticeable and can be detrimental and making mistakes because of the wrong shoes is the last thing that a dancer would want. Hence, for a dancer the dance shoes that he or she wears are very important and they should pay special attention to the dance footwear that they use. www.justforkix.com is one of the best places to get the best dance shoes. They have a huge variety for every kind of dance footwear that a dancer might need.