February 1st, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
One dance is chosen at each StarQuest Regional 2019 Event as the Viral Video of the Event! All of the nominees from each weekend will compete against each other on Facebook and Instagram to be Viral Video of the Week. At the end of the season, the Viral Video of the Week winners will […]
February 19th, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
Our #WomanOfInterest has made a career any young ballerina would dream of. After dancing professionally for 21 years, Vilia Putrius made the hard choice to retire from the stage. However, she is definitely not retiring from dance. Life Is A Circus Vilia Putrius was born in Lithuania in 1977. Her parents worked in a […]
February 19th, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
Russian Prima Ballerina, Anna Pavlova, is one of the most famous figures in ballet. Our #DancerDose this week is most recognized for her creation of the role “The Dying Swan,” while also becoming the first ballerina to tour ballet around the world. Pavlova has made a lasting effect on the world of dance. An […]
February 18th, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
All dancers have a thirst for knowledge of the art of dance. It drives a dancer to continuously seek more from their craft. What better way to learn about dance than to use novels as a resource for inspiration, education, and entertainment? Here are 5 great books for dancers who are eager to learn more. […]
February 8th, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
You may know her for her film roles. However, our #WomanOfInterest this week is more than just a starring Actress. Charlize Theron started her career as a ballet dancer in South Africa. Now, she not only has won multiple awards as an actress, but she fights for women and children around the world. Growing […]
February 8th, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
Known professionally as the Les Twins, Laurent & Larry Bourgeois are French self-taught dancers, producers, and choreographers. As the 2017 World Of Dance winners, the Twins made a name for themselves while working alongside some of the most famous artists in the entertainment industry. Early Life Laurent & Larry Bourgeois were born on December […]
February 8th, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
Whether you’re kicking the soccer ball on the field or shooting hoops on the basketball court, dance is an effective way to perfect one’s athleticism. It allows for creative expression and different interpretations of physical activity, while strengthening the athlete. Boosting Endurance When playing on the field, an athlete must maintain a certain level […]
February 1st, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
When you take your family to the doctor, you want your doctor to be focused, warm, and passionate. Well, Beth Comeau checks all of these boxes, but where did she get these traits from? If you ask her, it comes from her dance background! Here is how she went from classical ballet dancer to esteemed […]
February 1st, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
If you attended the 2010 Denver StarQuest Competition, you’d have witnessed a bubbly petite dance taking the stage. Who knew that this passionate dancer would turn-out to be a Star “#breakingthesterotype” of dancers’ bodies! Amanda LaCount is only 17 but she is set to make waves in the dance industry. A Star From The Start […]
February 1st, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
American film, stage, and television actor/dancer Gene Kelly has been remembered through the decades as an enigmatic and athletic performer. Kelly’s innovations transformed the Hollywood musicals, making the ballet form commercially acceptable from the stage to the screen. Early Life Kelly was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1912 to an Irish Canadian family. At […]
February 1st, 2019 by Elizabeth Radabaugh
Cultural dance as an art form allows other parts of the globe to better understand a country, it’s people, and their values. Each country has its own styles of folk dancing that showcase and respect the origins of the culture and their people while emphasizing the importance of traditions and norms. Here are 5 Traditional […]
The votes are in! Our Viral Video of the Week, sponsored by Dream Duffel , for Week 2 is, representing Little Rock...
Spotlight Dance Academy and their performance of “Sicko Mode”!
One dance is chosen at each StarQuest Regional 2019 Event as the Viral Video of the Event! All of the nominees from each weekend will compete against each other on Facebook and Instagram to be Viral Video of the Week. At the end of the season, the Viral Video of the Week Winners will compete to win the title of “Viral Video Of The Year”! Check back every Monday for the next voting period.
Arkansas Proud! Way to go fellas and Spotlight Dance Academy!
Katie Lyons Spotlight Dance Academy !!!!!!!!
We are in the #GoldenAge of #dancing ! This is “Golden Age” performed by Abbie Greene, our #SQDenver Jr Miss StarQuest, sponsored by @artstonecostumes . #SQOnstage
Did you know that your foot type affects your dancing?
How Your Foot Type Affects Your Dancing
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From biscuits to bananas, feet are the first thing dancers notice. They're great fodder for humorous Instas and can make for some mesmerizing lines. But on a more serious note, foot shape can impact you and your dancing in many ways. DS turned to the experts for insight into how everything from theOur dancers hit a #homerun every time they step on the #stage ! What dance are you most excited to perform this year?
We had a blast in #SQWoodbridge1 , #SQDallas1 , #SQNewOrleans , and #SQOmaha for Valentine’s Day Weekend! Your posts were full of love, excitement, and dance! Check out our Weekend Recap and tag any #dancefriends you see.
Our #WomanOfInterest has made a career any young ballerina would dream of. After dancing professionally for 21 years, Vilia Putrius made the hard choice to retire from the stage. However, she is definitely not retiring from dance. Life Is A Circus Vilia Putrius was born in Lithuania in 1977. Her parents worked in a […]
Russian Prima Ballerina, Anna Pavlova, is one of the most famous figures in ballet. Our #DancerDose this week is most recognized for her creation of the role “The Dying Swan,” while also becoming the first ballerina to tour ballet around the world. Pavlova has made a lasting effect on the world of dance. An […]
All dancers have a thirst for knowledge of the art of dance. It drives a dancer to continuously seek more from their craft. What better way to learn about dance than to use novels as a resource for inspiration, education, and entertainment? Here are 5 great books for dancers who are eager to learn more. […]
You may know her for her film roles. However, our #WomanOfInterest this week is more than just a starring Actress. Charlize Theron started her career as a ballet dancer in South Africa. Now, she not only has won multiple awards as an actress, but she fights for women and children around the world. Growing […]
