Aspiring ballet dancers dedicate years of their lives to honing their craft – it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. There’s no doubt also that maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for optimising performance and reaching that full potential. Ballet is an art form that demands precision, strength and flexibility. To meet these physical demands, you quickly need to recognize the importance of nourishing your body with a well-rounded diet. Like top athletes, a dancer's diet has a direct impact on their ability to execute complex movements, maintain energy levels for long periods and recove ..read more

Ballet dancing has long been associated with grace, beauty, and poise. While traditionally dominated by female dancers, especially in the younger age groups, more boys are giving it a go, defying gender traditions and showcasing their incredible talent and athleticism. Organising bodies in recent years have gone to greater length to create classes that are aimed at boys and making sure these are more readily available in local areas ..read more

Music and dance have always shared a deep connection. Rhythm and movement complement each other perfectly and allow us to create more powerful artistic expressions. It is commonly accepted that, by learning to play and read music, dancers can improve their movement quality and become more versatile in their approach to choreographing ..read more

Are you passionate about ballet but didn't have the opportunity to start training when you were much younger? The truth is, it’s never too late to embark on a dance journey as exciting and rewarding as this. Starting in your teens may present some unique challenges, but with the right mindset and approach, you can make significant progress and enjoy the art form to the fullest. Here are our top tips to get started and make a success of it ..read more

Dance requires discipline, precision and an extraordinary level of physicality. Professionals spend years honing their technique, developing strength, balance and grace. While dance may be seen primarily as a performing art, however, its influence extends beyond the stage. If you love your sport or are a professional athlete, learning a few dance skills can have some amazing benefits. In short, dance serves as an excellent foundation for athleticism ..read more

Learning to dance is a joy, and as you progress the footwork becomes more complicated and you will be expected to complete the steps quickly and move easily between combinations. Practice, is of course the best and only way to keep progressing but we also have some other tips to help you master complex dance footwork. Complex Dance Steps Tips Taking regular dance lessons and practicing at home will help you with your technique, here are some of the best ways to progress quickly with complicated steps ..read more

We love to dance, and helping our students grow in skill and love for dance is what we do best at Jade Harrison School of Dance. We offer a range of dance classes in North Tyneside and we strive to support our students to be the best dancers they can be. Dance Lessons North Shields Becoming a better dancer requires dedication, practice, and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone. Here are some tips to help you improve your dancing skills ..read more

Ballet is the heart and soul of our dance school in North Tyneside and we see the benefits to our students on a weekly basis. Children Love Ballet Ballet is an excellent activity for children for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the benefits ..read more

We love to dance at Jade Harrison School of Dance, and we love TikTok dances! One of our most fun classes is based on the popular dances you see on the social media channel TikTok. It is a fun and modern class where we regularly learn new routines and have a lot of fun doing it! Join our Tik Tok Dance Classes today Why we Love TikTok Dances ..read more

Improving is something dancers can be obsessed with. You want to see consistent change towards a more technically and artistically proficient end. It can truly overwhelm you if you don’t see all the small changes you achieve along the way. North Tyneside Dance School Here are some tips that every dancer can do to improve their dancing skills that has nothing to do with practicing and technique ..read more