Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation has found that most children require 9 to 14 hours every 24 hours, depending on their age. Enough sleep also means healthy sleep, which produces a well-rested individual. Healthy sleep impacts both physical and intellectual development, both of which are necessary for high levels of achievement in dance. For a dancer to perform at his or her full … [Read More...] about Are Your Dancers Getting Enough Sleep?
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The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 4
Now that we’ve established how crucial curiosity development is for children (see Parts 1, 2 & 3), the question remains, how do we encourage kids to grow in this vital skill? In this final article in our series, we’ll take a look at some ways you can nurture curiosity in the children who are within your sphere of influence. As we mentioned … Continue about The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 4
The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 3
Curiosity is essential to both new invention and innovation of current systems (see Parts 1 & 2). Curious people are the ones who tend to become the movers and shakers in the world. The more our culture continues to advance technologically, the more vital it will likely become for kids to develop these life skills that stem from curiosity. … Continue about The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 3
The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 2
In our first article in this series, we looked at how our current entertainment and device-driven culture tends to stifle the natural curiosity of children. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the ways you can recognize whether or not a child is developing a healthy curiosity or not. You may be surprised at some of the clues which … Continue about The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 2
The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 1
For the average person, curiosity seems like a natural inborn trait. After all, no one has to teach a baby to start reaching out to touch, taste and seek to discover more about the world around them. In fact, if you’ve ever had a toddler, you know how difficult it can be to prevent a child from exploring absolutely every object they can possibly … Continue about The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 1
Choosing the Ideal Pool Shape for Your Outdoor Space
Figuring out what shape you’d like your new in-ground pool to be is a big decision. The shape of your backyard swimming pool can either enhance or detract from the overall look of your yard. Depending on the amount of space you have available, as well as the layout of your lawn and garden area, you can figure out which pool shape will best suit … Continue about Choosing the Ideal Pool Shape for Your Outdoor Space
Getting Rid of Black Algae in Your Pool, Part 2
In our first article in this series, we looked at a couple of the ways people typically try to fight black algae growth in their swimming pools. After you’ve carefully scrubbed the area containing the algae until no visible algae remains and treated the area by rubbing with chlorine tablets, there are still several steps you should … Continue about Getting Rid of Black Algae in Your Pool, Part 2
Getting Rid of Black Algae in Your Pool, Part 1
If you own a swimming pool, you probably know how unsightly and frustrating a buildup of algae can be. If you’re not sure whether your pool has a buildup of black algae, look for black spots in the nooks and crannies of your pool. If you see those dark spots, you need to figure out how to get rid of the algae before it spreads. That’s the purpose … Continue about Getting Rid of Black Algae in Your Pool, Part 1
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Essential Foot Care Tips for Dancers, Part 4
One of the main reasons it’s so necessary to pay attention to the health of your feet as a dancer is because of the way it can affect your ability to perform your dance techniques correctly (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). In this article, we’ll take a look at how your arches, in particular, play a major role in your long term success as a dancer. Then … Continue about Essential Foot Care Tips for Dancers, Part 4