#hardshoe

[feisfeetx]

Ok so basically I’m a waste of space and there’s no use wasting time into even watching me dance so that’s great... I’m not good at anything and I don’t seem to improve or be worthy of getting better steps instead I get easier ones. Anyone have tips on how to be less of a failure? Thanks! Luv y’all!

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St Patrick’s day season is here! 🍀 . .

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💃🏼Happy National Dance Day!💃🏼Never stop dancing, even if you forget the end of your hornpipe 😳😅 #irishdance #irishdancer #hornpipe #nationaldanceday #love #bfoc #butlerfearonoconnor #hardshoe #dance #dancer #danceclass

[just-duff-it]

Tips for toe work

This is for @saddleupanyway who asked for tips on learning to do toe work in hardshoes.

First, it’s important to start with a stable foundation. You should get very comfortable with calf raises before you start toe work so that you practice engaging all of the muscles, from your calves up to your quads, glutes, and core. These will keep you from wobbling when you’re up on pointe.

Next, make sure your shoes are broken in by bending them right below the tip. If your shoes aren’t working with you, you’ll never be able to get up and feel stable!

Finally, practice pulling up slowly and with control in your hardshoes. Use the same muscles you engaged for your calf raises in order to pull up to a toe stand in your hard shoes. Once you practice how to engage these muscles, toe work will be much easier and you can move on to incorporating toes in your steps.

So sorry for the delay, but I hope this is helpful and please ask if you have any other questions! Happy practicing!

[foreverince]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSB4c4XDVG7/ Zoe Griffin ♡

[ghillielove]

Help please!

I’ve never been a loud hardshoe dancer, and I really need to make my beats clear and really loud. My TC said something about me trebling with the sides of my foot, but I am fixing that. All my TCs do is yell at me to be louder even though I am trying!!!! How can I get really loud???

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#throwback

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Who else has a super fancy practice space like this? ;)