15.02.09 / Audition, Ballet, Dance, Dance Education, Dance Lessons, Dance Studio, dance sport / Author: webmaster / Comments: (0)
Denise Wagner, Artistic Director
It takes more than strength. A dancer must develop stability, agility and grace to perform the art of dance. Dancers often spend hours, days, and years perfecting their technique. But what they gain from this dedication is often seen in outside of the studio.
Studying dance gives one the ability to present oneself. 3 years olds learn to respond to what is being asked of them, 8 year olds learn deportment and how to hold their bodies correctly, and teens learn to pick up movement and new ideas quickly. As kids get older, dance training enhances not only their physical presence, but also their intellectual power!
At Wagner Dance Arts, we know you have to MOVE to be a good dancer and we are dedicated to bringing out the best in all students. We inspire, create and dream big!
For information on dance training visit www.wagnerdancearts.com
08.02.09 / Audition, Dance, Dance Education, Dance Lessons, Dance Studio, dance sport, jazz dancing / Author: webmaster / Comments: (0)
Denise Wagner, Artistic Director
The foundation for all dance movement is good technique. 
When a dancer has a strong technical support they are able to focus on the stylistic and performance aspects of their dance. Center control is important in jazz technique. The body’s center is the focal point from which all movement emanates, thus making it possible to maintain balance while executing powerful movements. Technique is essential for leaps and turns, where correct posture is required to properly execute such moves. Also, jazz dancers’ strong and sharp movements are greatly enhanced by a good background in ballet technique.
"Spotting" is important as a turning technique as well. This allows a dancer to do Pirouettes and fouettés without getting dizzy. This technique requires the dancer to focus on a main spot in front of them. The dancer continues to focus until right before the body turns the head whips around back to the same focus.
Jazz classes require some form of moderate intensity stretching in order to warm up the muscles and help prevent injuries. Some techniques used in the warm up consist of elongating leg muscles and strengthening the core. Isolation work is also required to develop proper jazz technique.
For information on classes to improve your jazz technique visit www.wagnerdancearts.com
It takes more than strength. A dancer must develop stability, agility and grace to perform the art of dance. Dancers often spend hours, days, and years perfecting their technique. But what they gain from this dedication is often seen in outside of the studio. 