Posts Tagged ‘ dance ’

Dancing from piano to forte

April 27, 2011
Piano to Forte

The annual choreographers’ showcase is when Northern Plains Dance truly breaks form. The choreography is more daring. The dancers are more mature.

Read more »

Taking a Twirl

October 1, 2009
Taking a Twirl

Story by SARAH WALKER Two is a magic number. At least when it comes to ballroom dancing. I used to teach Ballroom Dance classes full of eager dancers, but now, I am one of two instructors who teach private dance lessons through the YMCA. We get all sorts of people. Some come to prepare for…

Read more »

Dance to Dance

October 1, 2009
Dance to Dance

Story by SARAH WALKER When I signed up for my first ballroom dance class in college, I wasn’t at all sure what I was getting myself into. After all, what is ballroom dance, really? Silks, satins, straight backs and showy spins? As it turned out, it was a release — an escape from pressures and…

Read more »