Flint River Dance Arts & Dance Theatre South

Here are a few videos of the video of our show. (The actual video is great, and it will be delivered to everyone this week!)

Gillian is a seven-year-old girl who cannot sit in school. She continually gets up, gets distracted, flies with thoughts, and doesn't follow lessons. Her teach...ers worry about her, punish her, scold her, reward the few times that she is attentive, but nothing. Gillian does not know how to sit and cannot be attentive. When she comes home, her mother punishes her too. So not only does she Gillian have bad grades and punishment at school, but she also suffers from them at home. One day, Gillian's mother is called to school. The lady, sad as someone waiting for bad news, takes her hand and goes to the interview room. The teachers speak of illness, of an obvious disorder. Maybe it's hyperactivity or maybe she needs a medication. During the interview an old teacher arrives who knows the little girl. He asks all the adults, mother and colleagues, to follow him into an adjoining room from where she can still be seen. As he leaves, he tells Gillian that they will be back soon and turns on an old radio with music. As the girl is alone in the room, she immediately gets up and begins to move up and down chasing the music in the air with her feet and her heart. The teacher smiles as the colleagues and the mother look at him between confusion and compassion, as is often done with the old. So he says: "See? Gillian is not sick, Gillian is a dancer!" He recommends that her mother take her to a dance class and that her colleagues make her dance from time to time. She attends her first lesson and when she gets home she tells her mother: "Everyone is like me, no one can sit there!" In 1981, after a career as a dancer, opening her own dance academy and receiving international recognition for her art, Gillian Lynne became the choreographer of the musical "Cats." Hopefully all different children find adults capable of welcoming them for who they are and not for what they lack. Long live the differences, the little black sheep and the misunderstood. They are the ones who create beauty in this world.

So sad to see a local small business close.

The Little Mermaid January 22-24

Ariel's looking forward to this weekend when we'll have our first rehearsal in the new year!

My pointe class worked hard on this dance that was to be a part of the Boys and Girls Club's Christmas at the Club. We wanted to share it with you even though that show was cancelled. Enjoy! Flint River Dance Arts & Dance Theatre South

Ursula wants to rule the sea! Come see our show in January (22-24) to find out if she conquers all.

One of my faves!

Who has old greenery I can have? Old silk plants, palms or ficus tree, etc. We could use them for the stage set at the dance studio!!Who has old greenery I can have? Old silk plants, palms or ficus tree, etc. We could use them for the stage set at the dance studio!!

Is this your favorite number in the Christmas Spectacular?

We had a great yoga warmup/workout Saturday. Thank you Anna O'neil!

To pursue their dreams, these dancers will have to rise above the barre. Follow the real-life stories of students from the School of American Ballet in #OnPointe, an Original Documentary Series, streaming Dec. 18 on #DisneyPlus.

NYC Prima Ballerina with Alzheimer’s listens to Swan Lake and it all comes back The most beautiful video you’ll see today! Spaniard ballerina Marta C. Gonzalez Valencia 2019 - Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky @nycballet

Some of you have never waited for a Nutcracker cast list to go up and it shows. #election2020Some of you have never waited for a Nutcracker cast list to go up and it shows. #election2020

Lucia Lacarra and Cyril Pierre in the White Swan Pas de Deux ======================== Lucía Lacarra is a Spanish ballet dancer who has been a principal with the... Bayerisches Staatsballett since 2002. A recipient of the Prix Benois de la Danse, she was named the Dancer of the Decade in 2011, at the World Ballet Stars Gala in Saint Petersburg. ====================== Cyril Pierre was born in Nancy, France, and trained at the Conservatoire of his native town, before joining Serge Golovine's class at the Ballet School of the Opéra National de Paris. See more

Today's the last day to get your tshirt orders in!

In this video, Mme. Canterna shares her experience on how her heightened coordination set her apart from others as a professional dancer. She emphasizes that t...he quick connection between mind and body is essential and it is much more important than physical attributes such as hyper extended legs or flexibility. Hope that helps!

Full Performance in case you missed it:) Enjoy What was your favorite part?

It's not too late to order your very own Little Mermaid t-shirt! Forms are available in the FRDA lobby or you can print this one.

Jennifer Lopez said Jaxon Willard has the ability to fly.

The Rockettes Dancers Have To Follow These Strict Rules

We're still selling Kebo's tickets! See a DTS dancer or pop in to Hodges Jewelry in Camilla to get your tickets today.

The Royal Ballet's Anna Rose O'Sullivan and Marcelino Sambé rehearse some joyous choreography from Ashton's La Fille mal gardée Catch them performing in 'The ...Royal Ballet: Back on Stage' from 7.30pm UK time on 9 October Tickets: https://stream.roh.org.uk///the-royal-ballet-back-on-stage

Satanella Saturday with #YAGPAlumnus Derek Drilon of The Joffrey Ballet #yagp #derekdrilon #satanella #boysofballet #maleballetdancer

MUSICAL THEATER CLASSES START TODAY! Interested Actors and Singers may join us and check it out! (Wear your mask, and practice social distancing, please.) 108 S. Harney St., Camilla, at 6:15.

CALLING ALL ACTORS and SINGERS: MUSICAL THEATER CLASSES AT FRDA WILL BEGIN IN OCTOBER, ON TUESDAY EVENINGS, AND WILL BE TAUGHT BY THE TALENTED MATT CARVIN! PM FOR MORE INFO!

Bolshoi Ballet- Coppelia Mazurka

Sylphide Saturday with a peak into #YAGPAlumnus Shale Wagman rehearsing La Sylphide at Mariinsky Theatre ‘A throwback Last year Time has gone by so fast yet ...it feels like another life time. I’m a different person from this video and I’m proud of that person but little did I know how much more was going to be thrown my way and boy, inevitably you grow.’ #ballet #mariinsky #lasylphide #mariinskytheatre #dance #maledancer

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Kebo's Fundraiser! Our dancers are selling BBQ plates for $10 a ticket, redeemable from October 1-31. Get some from a dancer or at the desk of the FRDA studios on Harney St.

From one of our Swan Lake full call rehearsal with ABT (@abtofficial) at our historic 890 Broadway studios in 2018.

Next time your young dancer complains about barre work and class, show them the incredible beauty of these pros, just doing a simple barre overlooking the Seine. Our bodies are the instrument, it takes time, effort, repetition, and time to develop an artist. :)

Mikhail Baryshnikov in Twyla Tharp's " The Little Dance" 1983 , NYCB

America’s first prima ballerina was Native American. Maria Tallchief put American ballet on the mapshe played an integral role in making the New York City Ballet world-renowned and even brought the Nutcracker from obscurity into the American zeitgeist.

10 Minute Photo Contest in Sydney

It’s not too late to register for fall classes; PM us for reg info. Classes begin Sept 8th. Dance with FRDA!It’s not too late to register for fall classes; PM us for reg info. Classes begin Sept 8th. Dance with FRDA!

Flint River Dance Arts provides dance lessons for students age two and up, in a variety of styles. Classes are held at our studios in Camilla as well as onstage... at Westwood School and Baconton Community Charter School. Fall classes begin September 8th. Contact us: [email protected] See more

Reposting this to make it shareable: In one of the "closed teacher groups", a discussion was started on how social media and TV shows like Dance Moms and SYTYCD... have made our jobs as teachers so much harder, with students and their families wanting more and more "tricks" etc. I thought I'd share my response here to allow dancers and their families (not only teachers) join this discussion, as this is something that has been on my mind a lot lately, and I think that the dancers' and the families' input are really valid here. I agree that dance has changed and I agree that it has gotten harder. Much of what the kids see on social media and TV contributes to the problem. The level of technical prowess keeps getting higher and higher and so many of us are shouting about the loss of artistry. I have stuck to my guns and teach the way I feel my students should be taught. I can't make a dancer. The student either IS a dancer or the student IS NOT a dancer, I can only guide the way and provide the tools for their growth. And one of those tools is learning about the PROCESS of studying dance...and I've talked about this a lot in these threads. I am not a teacher who hates tricks. I can be thrilled by a stunning technical feat. But not when it is just a vulgar display of prowess. So here's my question: Why does it have to be either or? Why do we have to abandon artistry when the technical level gets higher? Why can't we teach our students to be growing, evolving expressive artists AND have a brilliant technique? And why are teachers/choreographers building numbers around the tricks? It is so obvious to me when a piece is constructed this way. Those tricks can really ENHANCE a beautiful piece of choreography, when they are used to highlight or underline a moment in the piece, or express something in the music, rather than displaying some nicely done fouetté turns to impress a panel of judges. Has anyone ever seen a piece of professional choreography from a respected choreographer (other than a coda in a 19th Century Pas de Duex) where fouetté turns are performed for their own sake? So why are giving this sort of choreography to our students? Even at the recreational level, we all hope that some of our students will progress and go on to a career. Why aren't we preparing them for that career? Because fouetté turns, over split grand jetes, scissor leaps and something called "a Scorpion" (which I had to google to find out what it was, and which I have NEVER seen on a professional stage) WILL NOT get these dancers a job. And that's a simple fact. So while we are teaching higher level tricks, we should be helping to mold artists and teach them how and when to use these tricks to IMPROVE a piece of choreography rather then building a number around them. I have a friend who produces the European tours of many shows running on Broadway. He also,teaches acting to teens. One of the things he once said to me as I started my teaching career was "If you bring something to the classroom that is REAL QUALITY, the kids will know it, and they will get it. About three months ago I was at Steps in NYC taking class (yes, I still take class) and there was a boy next to me at the barre (he was about 16 years old). At the end of the barre, as we were carrying the barres out of the way, he said to me "Wow, I've never seen presence like that during a BARRE". And that is because no one ever taught it to him. We shouldn't be giving kids and their families what they want. We should be opening a door and SHOWING them what they want. We are TEACHERS.

Dancing in masks can be done!

The Pharaoh's Daughter Artem Ovcharenko Bolshoi Theatre source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6CIN4oWDx/?igshid=avjbghhjumoa

It’s been a very, very good day.

That's a wrap! Company Auditions 2020-21 We'll be working on the cast list over the next few days, which will be revealed at our Thursday Parent Meeting. See you there! (wear a mask )

Wonderful job tonight, DTS Company Auditionees!

https://youtu.be/h-4PgZEYFtk

Tutu Tuesday featuring #YAGPAlumna and Houston Ballet soloist @tylerdonatelli Tyler Donatelli age 14 performing Le Corsaire #tututuesday #ballet #lecorsaire #ballet

Dance with FRDA!

NATALIA OSIPOVA Life of ballerina

After his dance in the rain captured the eyes of millions, this 11-year-old Nigerian boy has earned a scholarship to study ballet in the U.S.

Happy birthday to our fearless leader! We love you, Mrs. Leslie!!

Register now for the 2020/2021 season of FRDAncing!! [email protected]

Supple and beautiful!

Child’s medium dance leotard and 2 skirts. This is the color needed for kindergarten and 1st grade at Flint River Dance Arts. $10 for all.

Size 12, 13.5 and 1.5 tap shoes. $8 each

Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion. Martha Graham