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Alignment, balance and centering for jumps and turns

During the last few years, so-called turn and jump classes have been the most popular topics in my workshops. To the initial horror of many participants, however, these workshops only contain a few jumping and turning combinations. Anyone expecting to learn spectacular new jumps or turns is wrong with me in these workshops. My concept for Turn and … Continue reading Alignment, balance and centering for jumps and turns

Online Dance Masters

The current situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the dance industry worldwide. In many countries the dance schools are closed and competitions are postponed or canceled. Some states allow their dance schools to reopen, some others are not having the chance yet. Even if we are allowed to have competitions in autumn and … Continue reading Online Dance Masters

My Judges Tips on Social Media

Those of you, who follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter may have read some of my regular Judges Tips. During the dance competition season, I post a new one every Wednesday and Sunday. Due to space limitations those judges tips can be just very short. Some topics need longer posts, which will be posted … Continue reading My Judges Tips on Social Media

A wish for 2020

A robot can’t choreograph

I wrote this text two years ago on another blog, but I think it is still important. Today I had to do a longer ride on the bus and the subway. When I was sitting there I looked around and found out how many people are just staring at their smartphone or tablet. Sure I … Continue reading A robot can’t choreograph

Dance & Drink

photo created by freepik Are you drinking enough and the right Drinks during training and performances? Drinking enough and the right drinks is very important for dancers. Nearly 70 to 80% of the human body is water. If we loose water we also loose minerals. A lack of minerals leads to dysfunctions of muscles, a … Continue reading Dance & Drink