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Centre Stage Dancewear is running a 12 month long competition.Its open to solo's, due's, trio's or group performers.Each month we will have a different theme, a particular song might be chosen or even a genre will be chosen.So make sure you keep checking..... What is different about this Extravaganza? 1 night... 24 performances... 2 WINNERS... All winners will have the opportunity to perform on the same stage (TBA).1 overall winner from each category will be crowned on the night! Centre Stage Dancewear (CSD) will hold the 1st Annual Dream Believe Achieve Extravaganza!!! So every month 1 winner of each category, you don't necessarily have...

Curious how ballerinas maintain their famously svelte figures? We asked three to share their grueling daily dance routines, as well as what they eat to keep their energy up (without bulking up) throughout each long day. These athletes work hard and eat super healthy (no surprise there). See what a day in the life of a pro ballerina is like...     Keenan McLaren 28,company dancer with Nashville Ballet 7:30 A.M. I always start the day with a large glass of water and my vitamins (including fish oil, turmeric, and vitamin D). Breakfast is a bowl of Greek yogurt sweetened...

For many dancers, dance may have been their first true love. It’s been with them through thick and thin; it’s given so much to them, and they’ve given back; and they just simply can’t live without it. This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate our love affair with dance and speak to several dance artists and Capezio Athletes about why they fell in love with dance. Tiffany Hedman of English National Ballet. Photo by Gene Schiavone.   When did you fall in love with dance? Tiffany Hedman, dancer, English National Ballet “I have an older sister who started taking ballet at age...

Whether dancing to classical, modern, jazz or hip-hop music, dancers require a tremendous amount of strength and flexibility to bring the music to life through their bodies. Although your daily life may not require you to lift your leg toward the sky or bend over backwards, dance stretches to increase flexibility can help you avoid injury in your regular activities. Butterfly Stretch The butterfly stretch is used to elongate the muscles in the groin and inner thigh. Initiate the stretch by sitting on the floor with your feet flat against the ground. Allow your knees to fall to the sides...