Dance is such a fun way to express emotions, and it’s a great physical activity. But it can DEFINITELY be overwhelming when you see all those dancers going to conventions, competitions, and taking numerous dance classes. Dance is a lot to take in, so where do you start? How many dance classes should you take when you first start? What styles of dance should you start with? We got you covered!

Unfortunately, many people believe that a person who can’t walk can’t dance. Our tips for dancers with disabilities is here to prove that idea wrong.

Meet Kate, who is 9 years old. She dances at Bobbie’s School of Performing Arts in Newbury Park, California. Most nights, you can find her stretching while doing her homework or watching tv!

Meet Nadia Threadgill, 13, and she lives in Longview, TX. She dances at The Dance Studio Longview. She tries to be friendly with everyone she meets, no matter the circumstances.

Meet Phylicia Chew, 9, and she lives in Malaysia. She dances at TutuToe Dance Academy. One of her major achievements was winning The World Champion title in her age group Classical Ballet at Get The Beat World Finals in Bangkok, Thailand in December 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As dancers, we all have those moments when we do something different from everyone else. From practicing our dance routines while talking to our friends, to sleeping in passé, we have all been guilty of some dance quirk. So, whether you spot while sitting on a rolling chair or you dance in the shower, here are some weird things that all of us dancers have done at least once (but probably more). You know you’re a dancer when...

Meet Isabella Ortiz, and she is 10 years old. She is from Monterrey, Mexico, and her Studio is Andreina Ballet Coaching. She is preparing for the dance world championship in Poland next year.

Meet Presley Baird, 14, and she lives in Dallas, TX. She goes to Dana’s Studio of Dance/ DV8. She has extra bones in her feet that limit her arch her range of movement and often cause pain.