Move Through Life Dance Studio in Adelaide, South Australia | Dance studio

Move Through Life Dance Studio

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 408 240 772

Address: 33 Butler Crescent 5044 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.movethroughlife.com.au

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23.01.2022 We loved dancing to this track in jazz last term. What blast from the past by Sonia Dada. I challenge you to listen to this song and not start dancing. Jazz can be so many things - from something groovy and relaxed like this one, to theatrical jazz, street jazz, lyrical jazz ... to name a few. What's your favourite style of jazz? Do you have a fave choreographer?

23.01.2022 Contemporary spinal warmup - so liquid and gorgeous. Is there anywhere else you move your spine like that?

23.01.2022 Have you ever thought about starting ballet as an adult, but you're not sure where to start, or if it's even possible? Something I’ve discovered over the last few years is that there are many, many women who would love to start learning ballet, but for some reason or another haven’t taken that first step. So I have written a three-part blog post series about starting ballet as an adult.... PART 1 covers working out what you want to get out of ballet, and choosing a studio. PART 2 is all about preparing to start. It covers what to expect when you first start, how to have a positive mindset that will support you as you start this new endeavour, and how to find support for your new hobby online to supplement what you learn in the studio. PART 3 includes tips foryour first class, how to remember what you’ve learnt from week to week, and the value of keeping a ballet journal. You can read the ‘Starting Ballet as an Adult’ series by clicking here https://wp.me/p9jJyV-3gc\ Have you been thinking of starting ballet but haven’t been sure how to get started? If I haven’t answered your questions, let me know and I’ll do my best to answer it.

22.01.2022 Home studio setup

20.01.2022 The next Company Dancer we'd like to introduce you to is Dee Rawlins. ________ Tell us about your early dance journey? Where did you start and what did you do as a child?...Continue reading

19.01.2022 I’ve been working really hard on a re-launch of my Introduction to Ballet for Adults online course and am so excited it’s nearly ready. Here’s a sneak peak of the dance I teach in the course (it includes most of the steps learnt throughout the course), to be able to bring all of those movements together. I’m adding in a lot of extras to the course, which previously consisted of 8 lessons, each of which had a tutorial on a new step or development of something from a previous ...lesson. The new course will also have follow along practice videos, so you don’t have to go through the whole tutorial videos each day, and so it just flows so you can get a workout while you’re learning. There will also be an online community, weekly Q&As with me, a complimentary copy of my Level 1 Ballet guide, and more. ________________ Have you been thinking of starting ballet but haven’t had access of had the confidence to join an adult beginner ballet class? If so, let me know what’s stopping you, and what could be included in a course like this to make it more possible for you. . . . . #learnballet #balletdance #balletcourse #adultballetclass #balletclassonline #onlineballet #adultballerina #beginnerballet

14.01.2022 Introducing Millie Garard, company dancer with Move Through Life. You can see Millie Dance in our Adelaide Fringe season in 2021, and you can see her perform in our ‘sneak peek preview’ on 4 December, including seeing her dance in her own choreographed solo. Here's a little more about Millie .....Continue reading

14.01.2022 A whimsical, determined, and adventurous union official who loves the meditative ritual of dance class. That's company dancer Rhiannon Newman, who had been 'stalking' MTL (her words) since our 2009 Fringe season 'Black Coffee'. Now she's a member of the Company and looking forward to dancing in the 2021 Fringe season Check out Rhiannon's profile below to learn more about this graceful and eclectic dancer. (you can buy your tix to see Rhiannon and the rest of the company dan...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Have you met MTL company dancer LEANNE BATE? Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce you to all of our company dancers. I hope that by doing so, you’ll discover that all kinds of people dance, and maybe it will inspire you to dance as well. ____________________________... First up we have Leanne Tell us about your early dance journey? Where and when did you start? Johnny Young Dance School at the age of 3 performing as a "Bionic Baby". Jazz ballet classes. Ballroom dancing learnt from my parents and their dance teachers along with the torturous interschool dance lessons at the age of 14 - won the best dancer award though! Haha *** What is your earliest memory of dance? Probably being dance-carried around the room to John Farnham by my Mum. *** What have been some standout moments/achievements you've had with dance? Starting beginners classes at the Pole Boutique at the age of 32. Moving on to silks and hoop with Aerial Artists Adelaide. *** What is your favourite thing about dance? The mindfulness. The mental workout and concentration it takes gives me time away from thoughts of the day-to-day. The joy and sense of achievement at seeing my own improvements. *** What dance styles are you most drawn to? Contemporary *** What for you is the most challenging and most rewarding aspect of dance? Most rewarding thing is being part of a whole that is made up of such talented, supportive, beautiful people. *** How many times a week do you dance? And what are they (eg class, rehearsals, where, with who?) 3 hours of ballet, contemporary, jazz class. 2 hour rehearsal. MTL *** What keeps you motivated when you are tired, discouraged, or down? Looking forward to how good I feel during and after dance. *** Why did you decide to audition for the MTL Performing Company? I have always aspired to perform but not had the opportunity (apart from a showcase with Aerial). I like to share my achievements with my loved ones so they can see my passion for themselves. *** How did you hear about Move Through Life? I was looking for adult beginner classes. I happened to choose MTL, where my sister was doing ballet classes at the time. *** What is your favourite thing about being part of the MTL Performing Company? The camaraderie. Dance is taught and enjoyed in such a beautiful way. Acceptance of all different types of people with all different dance backgrounds and abilities. *** What always makes you laugh? My friends and family. My niece and nephew. My cat, Crumble. Carl Barron. *** What hobbies do you have outside of dance? Getting out to different places in our State to experience all the beautiful wine and food experiences we're so lucky to have close by. What is your 'day job'? (could be working, studying, volunteering etc) Insurance policy review officer *** Describe your personality in three (or so) words Complex, sarcastic, kind.

09.01.2022 Is starting or returning to dance on your bucket list for 2021? Bookings are now open for adult dance classes in 2021 with Move Through Life Dance Studio. Classes start next week (12 January).... We've got classes for adults of all ages, shapes and sizes In ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap In Glengowrie, Seacliff, anad Clovelly Park We'd love to have you join us. You can get in touch with Anne ([email protected] or 0408 240 772) or visit our online booking site https://movethroughlife.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm Check out our timetable below. TUESDAY (Seacliff) 6pm Mature Ballet Level 2 7pm Ballet Level 3 8pm Company rehearsal WEDNESDAY MORNING (Seacliff) 10am Mature Jazz Level 2 11am Mature Jazz Level 1 WEDNESDAY EVENING (Clovelly Park) 6pm Mature Jazz Level 2 7pm Company rehearsal THURSDAY (Glengowrie) 5pm Mature Tap Level 2 6pm Contemporary Level 3 7pm Jazz Level 3 8pm Contemporary Level 1 FRIDAY (Glengowrie) 9.30am Ballet Barre Level 3 9.30am Ballet Barre Level 2 10.30am Jazz Mature Level 2 12.15pm Mature Company rehearsal SATURDAY (Glengowrie) 12.15pm Ballet Level 1 12.15pm Ballet Level 2 1.15pm Tap Level 1 1.15pm Ballet Level 3 2.15pm Pointe Level 1 3.15pm Ballet Level 4

09.01.2022 So excited to have finished the first piece of choreography for the MTL Performing Company's Fringe show, which is danced to 'War in my mind' by blues artist Beth Hart. I love this photo of Leanne Bates taken by fellow company member Georgina Lumb @georginamary03 at rehearsal a few weeks ago while this newly completed piece was being created. .... . . . #danceforadults #adultdancecompany #danceperformance #adultdancer #dancersofinstagram #adelaidedance #adelaidedancer See more

05.01.2022 Last night, we learnt that Jo McDonald is a finalist in the SA Woman Awards, Quiet Achiever category. The recipient in each category will be announced at a dinner on Friday 27 November at the Adelaide Oval. The recipients will be selected by a panel of judges, but there is also a public voting process, which is part of the selection process.... To vote for Jo (and vote for finalists in other categories) head to Please vote for me at https://sawoman.typeform.com/to/i2fxg5NC VOTING CLOSES MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER (AT MIDNIGHT) The awards are a program of SA Woman Australia, brainchild of the amazing Carly Thompson-Barry. SA Woman is dedicated to connecting, empowering and showcasing South Australia’s talented women in business. From all industries, all locations and all backgrounds. The awards are designed to celebrate the achievements of women-led businesses in South Australia. They not only give the winning businesses and finalists well-deserved recognition, but also a platform and opportunity to showcase their business and success. #SAWAwards2020 #iamsawoman

02.01.2022 Sometimes I used to get frustrated in ballet class when I wanted to get some great exercise, but there was a lot of stop start, teacher talking, going over exercises. I wanted to work up a sweat but it just wasn't happening. So for some time I'd been thinking of a ballet class, which had real ballet exercises (not barre, yoga, or pilates movements), to non-ballet music, which worked up a sweat and built cardio fitness, strength and endurance. So here is my first 30 minute Ba...llet Burn & Sweat workout ... Real ballet exercises, without the stop and start. Continuous, follow along movement that only requires basic ballet technique, but packs a punch when it comes to getting that burn and working up a sweat. And with a sound track to get your blood pumping. This is just a trailer, but you can access the full workout for free by signing up for a free 2 week trial of our On Demand Video Content Library, hosted on Namastream. If you'd like to give it a go, head to https://app.namastream.com/#/mtlonline/buy/product/11088 and sign up for the free trial. (The site will ask for your card details, but you won't be charged for 14 days. Enjoy your 14 days, and you'll either be charged on day 15 ($10/month) or you can cancel before then.)

01.01.2022 HOW TO SETUP YOUR OWN HOME BALLET SPACE COVID-19 has forced many of us to re-think how and where we dance. I live in a pretty small house, and don’t have any space for a dedicated studio, so while I was teaching on zoom, every night my lounge room was turned into my own private dance studio, with a chair as a barre, and my video camera as my mirror. I even made my own portable dance floor (mainly for practicing Flamenco, for which I’m a student not a teacher) using interlo...cking foam squares and some MDF board. I had a box full of equipment (extension cord, power board, phone charger, web cam, lead for my lights) that I unpacked every night and repacked at the end of class. It got me thinking about how important it is to have a home-based ballet practice. After all, if you don’t take some time out of class to at least think about ballet (or your chosen dance style), you’ll have trouble progressing. So I’ve created a simple PDF essential guide to starting a home based ballet practice’ which goes into various options for creating your own practice space, no matter how small your home or limited your budget. Download it from https://bit.ly/3mMtGjN Have you already created your own home ballet practice space? If so, what options did you go for makeshift and temporary, or permanent and full kitted out, or somewhere in between?

01.01.2022 Today is that one day of the year that so many people think is the start of something new. An opportunity to make this year different than last year (and don't we all want that?) I'm not so keen on new year's resolutions. I think they set you up for failure because you can't just change everything from one day to the next. What I advocate instead is focussing on changing your mindset, which is something you can do at any time of year. Today, on new year's day 2021, I'm sha...ring this post which I wrote last year, and have spruced up to suit this year instead. Many people didn't have much choice about how 2020 worked out, but I still believe that the right mindset helps you to make your life what you want it to be, despite adverse conditions. What do you think? Can we make lemonade when life sends us lemons? https://www.movethroughlife.com.au/mindset-tips-for-dance/