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Neurodiversity and Dance – Meet the Team: Freya
MEET THE TEAM: FREYA We are coming at you with a series of meet the team. Learn the whys, secrets and passions that motivate us! Hey! My name is Freya… if you get in touch with THE ARMY DC it is probably me on the other end of the phone! Today I wanted to address a...
Why Fitness Will Change Everything.
Can you really be the best dancer YOU can be without fitness? Without fitness there is no fuel and without fuel there is no fire. Fitness is VITAL when it comes to dance. You’re talking to someone who has 12 years+ Personal Training experience. So, I’ve got your back...
It doesn’t always have to be 100% full out…
Ok look so I struggle to bring out my ‘chill’ in my choreography. When I complete my choreography, I’m literally dying because Miss Full-Out-Central over here likes to go 100%… 100% of the time. Oops… NOW I’m a little wiser in my dance career, obviously I learnt over...
Here’s Why I do what I do
I can’t stand it. I can’t stand being surrounded by people who have so little self-esteem that they feel the need at such a young age to take substances which allow them to; forget their true selves, ‘fit in’, feel like they’re ‘enough’, give them something to talk...
How to succeed in auditions
Do you dream of a career in dance? Performing with Chris Brown? Getting into your top choice college? Receiving a standing ovation for your choreography? Becoming a viral dancer? An audition is the first step... Here are our top 3 tips to help you succeed in dance...
Are they the ONE?
So this is where I come in... relationships are hard to understand, they send us blind, they CAN make us feel like raging psychopaths, they can send you up the wall and out of emotional control, have you questioning yourself tireless, encourage you to doubt yourself,...
Why investing in yourself is worth every penny
Do you ever find yourself saying, "I can't afford it," when it comes to pursuing your passion for dance? You're not alone. Many dream of stepping onto the dance floor but feel held back by financial constraints. However, what if I told you that the cost of not...
What is afro dance?
Always wondered what afro dance really is? Well here we go, it's time for afro 101. So where does it come from? Afro dance comes from the diverse cultures of Africa. Afro as a dance style is as diverse as the continent itself, reflecting the the many ethnic groups,...
Why you should train contemporary
I know contemporary can seem daunting but trust me when I say it can change your life. I was so nervous for my first contemporary class but now I can’t see myself doing anything else. It’s a place to bring all your emotions and worries and put them onto the dance...
When the WHY is big enough, the HOW will take care of itself..
Ok so… you all come to dance for different reasons right, whether its confidence, to train or for the social side, there is a reason WHY you are all here. There’s also a reason which is way way deeper than you might be letting on… keep reading. At a certain point in...
The Army Dance Company Promise
Our promise to you as THE ARMY DC is... A – NEVER ALONE (You’ll never be left to feel alone) R – ALWAYS REMEMBERED (An experience and friendships you’ll never forget) M – UNTOUCHABLE MINDSET (Leave feeling 100x better than when you first walked in) Y – BE...
Why it’s important to train with external teachers
Let's be real... everyone wants to improve their dance ability somehow. So today I wanna stress why it is SO IMPORTANT to come to external collabs & workshops to learn from other teachers: - It's vital for growth to pushed out of your comfort zone - It prepares...