Jake (Principle Author)

I’m a dancer of 20 years across a large range of dance genres and the founder of A New Type Of Class.

The 5 Best Portable Tap Dance Mats: + Shopping guide, DIY guide, and FAQ.

A portable tap dance mat gives you the freedom to practice tap dancing no matter where your lifestyle takes you. What are the best mats on the market for tap dancing? Here are the best portable tap dance mats: Artan Balance Dance Floor Dot2dance Authentic Portable Dance Floor Stagestep Tap in a Tube LeStage Portable …

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Best Dance Bags: 11 situations, full reviews & packing guide.

Dance bags are an essential accessory for every dancer. With a dance bag, you can store your dance wear, pack up your snacks, and organize your accessories all in one place, ensuring you have everything you need each time you arrive at the studio.  The Bloch Multiple Compartment Dance Bag is the ideal pick for advanced dancers, …

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Elements of Hip-Hop: The big 5, history, and key figures.

Hip-hop has a rich culture that swept across all art forms. The movement’s origins came about in the Bronx borough of New York City in the 1970s. During this time, large groups of people would host block parties. These gatherings became a centerplace for creative inspiration and allowed hip-hop’s influence to spread into music, poetry, …

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Best Pointe Shoes: Backed by a 20-year ballet dancer.

Going en pointe is a technique where ballet dancers stand on the top of their toes in special, supportive shoes. Dancing on the tips of your toes adds elongated lines and an air of gracefulness to the dancer’s silhouette. An essential step in getting yourself ready for pointe class is buying pointe shoes that are …

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Gymnastics vs. Dance, For Kids: Every question answered!

Your child is of the age where they’re becoming increasingly fascinated with moving their body. They haven’t expressed interest in a particular sport though, which is why you’re feeling torn between gymnastics vs. dance. Which should your child learn first? Dance is the better sport for your child to learn first, as it could foster …

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The Best Dance Warm-up Booties: Pros, cons & sizing guide.

During my twenty-one years as a dancer, I found dance warm-up booties to be an important accessory in my dance bag. There are lots of options when shopping for warm-up booties, but certain considerations can narrow down the best brands on the market.  With its wide selection, high quality, competitive prices, and easy online access, …

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