Move and Groove

07/12/2021

Move and Groove updated their address.

Move and Groove updated their address.

02/25/2015

I wish to inform everyone that I plan on no longer doing Home Birthday Parties and will transfer all my dance info, schedules, ideas, and promotions onto my personal page at Shananne Miller Lewis. Reason is I no longer to wish to use up my weekends going into people's homes when I desire to be home on weekends with my family. I wish I could do a party at 11:00 Am during the school day, but alas, that is not how the business works. The huge majority of the followers of Move and Groove are already personal friends of mine on my personal page, and for those who are not, I invite you to be my friend that way. I will still continue to do Master classes at libraries, schedule permitting, and I strongly prefer birthday parties inside Dance Studios, and I currently do those at Ihde Rather Be Dancing in Cuyahoga Falls or any dance studio that would want that arrangement. Best wishes for the best parties ever to you!

02/14/2015

Great master dance class at studio where I work. Open to everyone!

Master Ballet & Pointe classes with Juliana Freude of Neos Dance Theatre this Saturday!!!! Open to the general public as well, call to reserve a spot!

02/11/2015

Ballet Excel Ohio presents "Snow White" at Akron Civic Theatre on March 14 or 15 (Up to 51% Off)

Sounds great!!

Snow White and the seven dwarves must overcome the vanity-fueled plots of the Evil Queen in this adaptation of the Grimm Brothers’ tale

02/10/2015

Michaela DePrince: ‘There are practically no black dancers in ballet, so I need to speak out’

Michaela DePrince: ‘There are practically no black dancers in ballet, so I need to speak out’

Ballerina Michaela DePrince on being a war orphan, challenging racial bias and inspiring the next generation of ballet dancers

02/05/2015

Coming to Cleveland! Go to www.balletincleveland.org.

Celebrated ballet dancer Misty Copeland had a comparatively late start in ballet: she took her first class at the age of thirteen at her local Boys & Girls Club. But her talent for dance gave Copeland, one of six children, a chance to shine. It wasn't long before she was attracting the attention of major ballet companies across the US -- and making history as the first African American female soloist at the American Ballet Theater (ABT) in twenty years.

Copeland’s family was living out of a hotel room when she took her first ballet class; she and her five siblings struggled for space to sleep on the floor. She was anxious and saw herself as undersized and gangly: “I was never, you know, the popular one, the pretty one,” she says. “These big long feet and skinny legs and skinny limbs were all these things that I thought were negative things in how we view beauty in our society, and then when I was introduced to the ballet world, all of those qualities were beauty for a ballerina.”

Copeland’s talent was obvious immediately, and within three months, she was already dancing on pointe, a technique that many dancers work for years to achieve. At the age of fifteen -- two short years after starting lessons, and competing against girls who would have been training for ten or more years -- Copeland won the Los Angeles Music Center’s Spotlight Award. That’s where she caught ABT’s eye, and soon, they had offered her a spot with the company.

The 32-year-old Copeland has now danced for ABT for fourteen years, working her way up from the Corps de Ballet to a Soloist position; in 2012 she made history as the first black woman to dance the title role in Stravinsky’s “Firebird”. Her dream is to become the first female African-American Principal dancer for ABT. Copeland is also working hard to generate interest in ballet among the general public: she has a popular Instagram account, she’s been a guest judge for reality show “So You Think You Can Dance,” and she’s appeared in a number of commercials including one for Under Armor that recently went viral.

She wants boys and girls everywhere to know the value of working hard for your achievements: “I think the dancers that succeed have this fight in them,” she says. “They usually aren’t the ones that are the super talented ones that were prodigies growing up, but they’re the ones that were told ‘no’ over and over again that seem to succeed, and I think that’s what’s helped me.”

Misty Copeland is the author of a new picture book about a little girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina, "Firebird," for ages 4 to 8 at http://www.amightygirl.com/firebird

She also recently published an excellent memoir for older teen and adult readers, "Life In Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina” at http://amzn.to/1qah0xn

For an inspiring children’s book about a would-be ballerina who has to overcome her fears of being difference, check out Debbie Allen's “Dancing In The Wings” which is loosely based on her own experiences -- for ages 4 to 8 at http://www.amightygirl.com/dancing-in-the-wings

For two more excellent new books about another rising African-American star of the ballet world, Michaela DePrince, we also recommend “Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer” for ages 6 to 9 (http://www.amightygirl.com/ballerina-dreams) and “Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina” for ages 11 and up (http://www.amightygirl.com/taking-flight).

For more stories about Mighty Girl dancers, including biographies of famous dancers like Martha Graham, Maria Tallchief, and Isadora Duncan, visit our "Creative Arts" section at http://www.amightygirl.com/books/general-interest/creative-arts

And, for Mighty Girl stories for children and teens that emphasize the value of persistence and determination, visit our "Perseverance" section at http://www.amightygirl.com/books/personal-development/values?cat=219

Thanks to the Girl Scouts of Western Washington for sharing this image!

01/29/2015

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Interested in bringing Ballet Magnificat to your area?
Contact us: 601-977-1001 or [email protected]

01/27/2015

Though Hip-Hop is cool, I love a classic Sleeping Beauty party and an upbeat 1950's party gives me lots of reasons to do The Twist!

01/27/2015

I love Hip-Hop! Here are some different parties. Hip-Hop is such great exercise and offers so many Fun moves! Try a Hip-Hop party with me. Even Adults Love it.

01/26/2015

"Camelot" at E.J. Thomas Hall at The University of Akron on February 10 or 11 at 7:30 p.m. (Up...

Wow!! A special savings on "Camelot", it has been a while since I have seen this in a live production, but a great show. LOVE anything by Lerner and Loewe!

Lerner and Loewe’s Tony Award–winning musical from 1960 follows the romantic and political drama of King Arthur’s court

01/23/2015

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*****CLOSED***Let's lighten the mood here with the first of 2015!! We are still bitten by the bug so we thought why not give one person a chance to win this Elsa & Anna inspired dress up set! If you have not tried out these amazing dress ups your little ones missing out! So amazingly soft, comfortable, durable AND machine washable!

To enter simply answer this question. What do you wish for in 2015?

**If you have a friend or family member that might enjoy this set let them know about it! Sharing is not required but is appreciated.

Winner will be selected at random tomorrow evening after 8pm.

Facebook is in no way affiliated with this giveaway.

01/21/2015

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Such a cute idea for the Frozen lovers in your life! Thanks Consumer Crafts for the fun project tutorial.

ELSA INSPIRED WAND CRAFT
View full details here: http://www.craftsunleashed.com/kids-stuff/elsa-diy-wand/

01/21/2015

Great master dance class.

IRBD is hosting Master Classes with Verb Ballets this Sunday!!!!! Open to IRBD students & the general public. Check out the flyer for more info!!

01/21/2015

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Really cute tutu cupcakes!

01/07/2015

I am going!

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. We're so excited to head into GALA season! We're thrilled to present Michele Wiles, former ABT ballerina and current artistic director of BalletNext, Carlos Lopez, former ABT Soloist and Studio Company Ballet Master, and current ABT Soloist and best selling author Misty Copeland. Get your tickets NOW for a ballet celebration for the books! www.balletincleveland.org/gala *Once again, we will be opening Master Class registration for classes with all three dancers in January. Please be patient and stay tuned.

12/20/2014

Tips for Adult Dancers Wanting to Take Ballet

Yes to adult ballet!

If you've never taken ballet before but you've always wanted to, what are you waiting for? Ballet is open to anyone with the desire to learn. It's never too late. Read our tips for adult dancers wanting to take ballet.

12/16/2014

Martha Graham on the Hidden Danger of Comparing Yourself to Others

Love these famous artists.....

Read this article to hear the famous advice of Martha Graham on how to avoid the hidden danger of comparing yourself to other people.

12/15/2014

Look at this exciting Fairy Doll....would be a great prop for any dance class or young ballerina.

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 6 - A chance to win a Fairy Doll + Bottle of Fairy Dust!

To win answer this in the comments below: What is a favorite toy you had as a child that brings you fond memories and you wish you still had today (or you still have today!)

**Don't forget to let your friends know about the giveaway! Sharing is not required but very much appreciated

Winner will be announced Monday after 8pm pacific.

12/15/2014

Excerpt: Misty Copeland's "Firebird"

Great gift idea

The ABT ballerina's first children's book shows how to reach soaring heights through hard work and dedication

12/14/2014

Here are some photos of the nutcracker we are going to attend tomorrow at Green high school with Ohio conservatory of ballet. Tickets can be ordered and printed online.

12/13/2014

Neat!!

We're celebrating the holidays with 12 Days of Crafterina! Give a gift that sparks the imagination with the Nutcracker Coloring & Craft Book! bit.ly/NutcrackerColoringCraftBook

12/09/2014

Dance gifts.

Really cool stuff for dance teachers, dancer and their parents at www.danceteacherstore.com. Save 10% with the code "happydance" Includes gift cards for the DanceLife Teacher Conference & The DanceLife Retreat Center.

12/09/2014

Wow, this is great, act now!

Does your little princess like Anna or Elsa more??

SHOP NOW - http://www.littledressupshop.com/holiday-specials.html

It's the last day of our 8 Days of Magical Deals so we decided to offer one of our most popular dresses!! This LOW PRICE will only last for 12 hours though!

12/09/2014

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Looking for a gift for the person that has everything? Live dance show tickets are the perfect present & now they are at our best price yet, just in time for the holidays! Pick two shows from our remaining three performances for $45, or see all three for only $65. Performances held at PlayhouseSquare. Select Pilobolus Dance Theater, Compagnie Käfig and/or Wendy Whelan/Restless Creature. Call us at 216-991-9000 to pick your package.

12/07/2014

Thanks to Perfectly Posh for having me on Friday night doing dance and photo shoots with lots and lots of little Princesses! What great products, and if you are in need of a consultant, Valerie Schwartz is wonderful, go to www.poshedbyval.com.

12/05/2014

Summer dance intensive Cleveland

We are getting many questions concerning ages and levels at artÉmotion. From the audition we will place students accordingly. We specify ages, but we will be considering the maturity and level of each dancer when deciding what level each student will be placed. See below for more details and visit our website. www.balletincleveland.org/artemotion

If you have further questions, contact Jessica Wallis at [email protected].

Two week Pre-Professional Intensive - June 29th-July 10th 2015

Tuition $825.00 (Housing and Meal Plans available)
Ages 12 and up (Audition Required)

Classes will include: Ballet Technique, Pointe, Classical Variations, Men's Class, Contemporary, Choreography, Corps to the Core*, Character, Musical Theatre, Jazz, and Acting Technique for Dancers. Each day will end with a seminar. Seminar topics include Hair and Make-Up for Stage, Etiquette for the Studio/Theatre, Dance History, Nutrition, Injury Prevention and more!

*Denotes a new class designed by Allison DeBona. Corps to the Core is being implemented to help students prepare for Company life in the corps de ballet.

Two week Intermediate Intensive - June 29th-July 10th 2015

Tuition $350.00 (Housing and Meal Plans are not available to these students)
Ages 8-11 (Audition Required)

Classes will include a 1.5 hour ballet technique class, 15 minute break and 30 minute pre-pointe, contemporary or musical theatre jazz class each day.

12/03/2014

Great deals.

Give the gift of dance this season! Our best value package of the year is ready for the holidays. Pick two shows from our remaining three performances for only $45, or see all three for only $65. All ticket fees waived. Performances are held at PlayhouseSquare. Select Pilobolus Dance Theater, Compagnie Käfig and/or Wendy Whelan/Restless Creature. Call us at 216-991-9000 to design your package.

12/03/2014

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WE did it!!! CONGRATULATIONS! WE met our goal! It’s time to do the happy dance!!! Giving can be so much fun, when we are all in it TOGETHER!

12/03/2014

On Tuesdays I teach at Lake Center Christian, so today was thank a teacher day!! I accepted the challenge to donate $10. Every little bit helps! Please take a moment to take the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) Official Page's Thank a Dance Teacher challenge today and donate at www.ndeo.org/givingtuesday!

12/02/2014

Today is thank a dance teacher day, and I want to blab about my FB dance teachers, sniff sniff, I hope I don't cry! First, Jennifer Jackson Schneider, who taught me Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop at her Faith Based dance studio in little old Miamisburg, Ohio. Then my college teachers, Kaye Mary Davis, who taught me Ballet, Pointe, and how to teach, along with dance history, dance seminars, and more. Then Tom Smith, who I am forever grateful for discovering true Graham technique, which makes me sad that studios just do not offer TRUE modern dance ("Lyrical" and "Contemporary" have taken over the studio Ohio world) and Inna Stabrova for Ballet, the Russian Ballerina, who was actually the Assistant teacher for my Ballet Tech. II class in college, who I would salivate at when watching do an arabesque or developpe. It WAS an unforgettable sight. THANK YOU! Thanks for the journey!! Jete On!

12/02/2014

So well said.

There may be shortcuts to becoming a dancer...
skipping ballet isn't one of them.