Archive for May, 2013

Dance legend video inspiration: Happy Birthday fantastic Fred Astaire

Dance legend video inspiration: Happy Birthday fantastic Fred Astaire

| May 10, 2013 | 0 Comments

Gene Kelly once said that the “the history of dance on film begins with Astaire“. Considering that he was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute, and was recognised for his importance and influence by such dancing greats as Rudolf Nureyev, Michael Jackson, George Balanchine and Mikhail Baryshnikov, […]

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Ballet with a Boeing? SA Mzansi Ballet partners Mango airline at Swartkops Air Show

Ballet with a Boeing? SA Mzansi Ballet partners Mango airline at Swartkops Air Show

| May 9, 2013 | 0 Comments

Okay, think about it for a moment, the ballet company can’t do much choreography with a Boeing while it’s sitting heavy-as-a-heffalump on the tarmac (even this sleek new generation 737-800); nor can the dancers attempt a flying corps de ballet alongside the plane in the air – that would be a little undignified, what with […]

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How to manipulate the breath-stress connection for a calmer mind

How to manipulate the breath-stress connection for a calmer mind

| May 8, 2013 | 0 Comments

“Just take a deep breath” may be one hell of a clichéd thing to tell someone who’s stressed out of their mind. But scientists have found that it’s actually exactly what’s required to stop the body’s biological and chemical stress response and create a calmer state of mind. For dancers, this knowledge of how to […]

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Quick and healthy tips: Top two ideas to avoid overeating

Quick and healthy tips: Top two ideas to avoid overeating

| May 8, 2013 | 0 Comments

I love food. Yes, even the sad little brussel sprouts can take their place on my plate. But there’s only so much a girl can eat before reaching that “uh-oh, I’ve over-done it again” moment. So here’s the best advice I’ve heard to avoid overeating and be kind to your waist-line and your health. Before […]

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