Dancer Sentence Examples

Alex was an excellent dancer – strong, sure and fluid.

He is a real dancer, a wonder! he said.

Lopez had become involved with a dancer on the set of one of her music videos.

This was due to the king's relations with the Spanish dancer Lola Montez, who appeared in Munich in October 1846, and soon succeeded by her beauty and wit in fascinating the king, who was always susceptible to feminine charms. The political importance of this lay in the fact that the royal mistress began to use her great influence against the clerical policy of the Abel ministry.

In the previous year (39) his mother had been banished by order of her brother Caligula (Gains) on a charge of treasonable conspiracy, and Nero, thus early deprived of both parents, found shelter in the house of his aunt Domitia, where two slaves, a barber and a dancer, began his training.

Ben Maher, a Random dancer, whom McGregor also continues to commission, made the costumes for the entire trilogy.

After escaping from the chains of his passion for the beautiful but reckless Mrs Woffington, Garrick had in 1749 married Mademoiselle Violette (Eva Maria Veigel), a German lady who had attracted admiration at Florence or at Vienna as a dancer, and had come to England early in 1746, where her modest grace and the rumours which surrounded her created a furore, and where she found enthusiastic patrons in the earl and countess of Burlington.

She was a perfect horsewoman and dancer, played several musical instruments, knew Spanish and Italian, and "estoit tres belle de visage et de taille."

It was pitiful to see them, boys, put in the dancer.

There 's also a professional ballroom dancer recuperating after a botched operation on his leg.

The white blobs are Fran 's scarecrow - Maddy made a very short ballet dancer scarecrow with a cake case for a skirt !

Francesca describes the inspiration for her creation as The ultimate showgirl, a dancer from the Moulin Rouge.

Sky Dancer sleeps 16 guests in eight twin bedded stateroom cabins.

He subsequently discovers that Jia is actually a striptease dancer.

Among these was my landlady, who turned out to be a very competent tango dancer.

The band are scheduled to release their first single ' Disco Dancer ' on influential tastemaker label Worst Case Scenario Records in September.

In the afternoon all of the pupils take part in a dance workshop led by a male professional dancer from Dunbar.

The lithe and petite girl was an excellent dancer.

Educated in Catholic Schools and in dance classes, Jennifer is currently a celebrity singer, actress, dancer and designer.

Most recently, the Grammy winning singer, actress, and business woman is gaining attention for her marriage and impending divorce to her former back-up dancer Kevin Federline, with whom she has two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

Play the part of a true belly dancer with an exotic costume and the kind of makeup fit for a stage performance!

Britney Spears surprised even her mother when she married dancer Kevin Federline.

The object of the game is to match the cards you are dealt with real-life individuals, such as "Sweaty Dancer Guy," "Guy Without an Iron," and more.

Born in the Bronx in 1969, Jennifer Lopez diligently worked to hone her skills as a dancer before landing a role as a "Fly Girl" on television's In Living Color.

Paired with professional dancer Damien Whitewood, Anderson finished in sixth place.

J. Lo has enjoyed a long career as a dancer, singer, and actress, and she has also enjoyed attention for her exotic beauty along the way.

To support herself and her child, Anna worked as an exotic dancer at a Houston gentleman's club.

Following that, he had some success as a stage actor before acting in the 1998 miniseries Falling for a Dancer.

Britney Spears met dancer Kevin Federline in a Hollywood club.

As a dancer, singer, songwriter, actress, fashion designer, and savvy businesswoman, it appears there's nothing she can't handle.

Eventually, she snagged her first high profile gig as a "Fly Girl" dancer on In Living Color.

Timberlake has proven that he is a talented singer, dancer and all-around nice guy.

As a teenager, she worked as a dancer at Kings Island Amusement Park and frequently modeled for Target.

Her single Go-Go Dancer met with modest success-giving her the confidence needed to pursue other goals.

The former backup dancer and wannabe rapper was often ridiculed, overshadowed by the success and earning potential of his wife.

Ashlee began acting in television commercials before traveling with her sister as a backup dancer when she was 14.

Before becoming Mr. Britney, however, Federline was a successful backup dancer who worked with artists such as Michael Jackson, Pink, and Justin Timberlake.

Len Goodman is a professional dancer and dance teacher.

Bruno Tonioli is a dancer and choreographer.

Each celebrity dancer is paired with a professional dancer to teach him or her the moves.

Cheryl Burke is a professional ballroom dancer.

In the late 1980s, Ripa was a regular dancer on the popular teen music show, Dance Party, USA.

Apparently, in October 2007, the defunct backup dancer petitioned the court for Britney to pay his $160,000 legal bills.

An alleged fourth child of Jackson's, dancer Omer Bhatti, also emerged.

Known for his dancing prowess, especially after Dirty Dancing became such a huge hit, Swayze is actually a trained dancer.

Well, in case you forgot, it was self-titled and produced by Prince and had little ditties on it like Go Go Dancer and Go On (Witcha Bad Self).

Julianne is the youngest professional dancer that has ever competed on Dancing with the Stars.

The two broke up in June of 2008 amidst rumors that Mario had been cheating on the beautiful Ukrainian born dancer with a waitress from Hooter's.

While professional dancing is not her forte, she said she plans to work hard to keep up with her partner, pro dancer Mark Ballas Jr., who won the previous season on Dancing with the Stars.

His mother, Patsy, was a successful dancer and choreographer and his father, Jesse, was an engineer.

After a brief stint as a dancer with the Disney on Parade production, Swayze played the lead role of Danny Zuko in Grease on Broadway, and took a role in the movie Skatetown USA.

In the U.S., the show aired for one season on ABC with dancer Cris Judd, former hubby of Jennifer Lopez, winning the game.

Rumor had it that Aguilera had become involved with a dancer in one of her videos before ending her marriage.

A string of photos of a drunken Aguilera stumbling around town with said dancer circled the gossip columns.

Lovato was not sure which dancer it was, but decided it must have been Alex Welch (who, incidentally, had not even been present for any of the festivities).

She was a ballet dancer and pursued this path until a knee injury stopped it.

From former dancer and model to sexy screen siren, yesterday's bikini-clad star is now an entrepreneur and family woman.

The glamorous dancer, actress, and singer hit the height of her popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, but her life has taken some dramatic turns since then.

Heatherton was a fabulous dancer and had a great singing voice.

She was originally interested in becoming a dancer and had some success locally, but at the age of 17 she was injured in a car accident.

Her legs were injured badly enough that she had to give up her dreams of being a professional dancer.

Among the most noteworthy are Debbie Reynolds, Debbie Allen, Ann Sheridan, Mary Kay Place, Sharon Tate, Angie Harmon and dancer Cyd Charisse.

A former dancer and model, Phoebe Cates appeared in Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1982.

Entertainment - If you are a piano player, vocalist, dancer, comedian, magician, or other type of performer, there are jobs in the entertainment arena for you aboard the ship.

The topless trend kicked off in the mid-1960s when a go-go dancer at a San Francisco strip club performed in Rudi Gernreich's topless bathing suit without getting arrested.

This eclectic and multi-talented musician, actress, songwriter and dancer is typically associated with the bossa nova genre, but Bebel Gilberto has also dabbled in jazz, dance and experimental music in her career.

Belly dancer costumes combine the elements of bright colors, flowing fabrics, shiny metals and jingling sounds to draw attention to the movements of the dancer.

If you are a ballroom dancer, the rules for skirts are little more rigid.

The softball player and belly dancer knew what it was like to look for and not find herself in a magazine.

You don't have to be good at video games or a hardcore player or even a good dancer.

The first piece of advice you'll get from any veteran In The Groove dancer is to practice.

Then the Twin Dancer Dance Dance game is for you.

Despite being born on Halloween (1965), he is a cheerful dancer who loves to sing and feel the groove.

This nationally-televised dance competition show is a hit series of episodes where dancers compete for the title of 'America's Favorite Dancer'.

With initial aspirations to be a professional dancer, Lythgoe did end up choreographing for a BBC-endorsed dance troupe and then started producing full time.

In addition to the first-place cash award, many dancers have received performance opportunities after being crowned 'America's Favorite Dancer'.

This is excellent publicity for all the dancers, making an appearance on the show extremely valuable to a dancer's career.

Season Two crowned Benji Schwimmer the winner, a West Coast swing dancer from California with a $100,000 prize and a contract to be a dancer in Celine Dion's legendary Vegas show.

Russell Ferguson, the first Krump dancer to win the show's competition, is a graduate of the Boston Arts Academy.

Due to an injury during the finale, he was unable to complete all of his routines, but was still named 'America's Favorite Dancer'.

Lauren Froderman, a jazz dancer from Phoenix, Arizona, won the summer 2010 season of the show, performing several different genres with various partners and groups.

Mary Wigman went on to found her own Modern dance academy in Germany and soon became known as the most influential Modern dancer in Europe.

Savion Glover is known as an innovative tap dancer, and he discovered his affinity for the dance form at a young age.

He performed with Gregory Hines once again in Jelly's Last Jam and Hines always spoke highly of the younger dancer.

If you asked people who aren't interested in dance to name a tap dancer, the only name many of them could come up with would be Savion Glover.

Savion Glover's Official Website includes biographical information, the latest news on the dancer, and tap audio.

Old school hip hop dancing is still cherished today within many dance circles, as vintage is always cool and shows that a dancer is proficient in more than one style of technique.

Depending upon the style chosen, a dancer may experience a varied curriculum from one studio to the next.

The dancer selects an arrow by stepping on it.

This is another weight change (in other dance forms known as a ball-change because the dancer takes the weight on the ball of the rear foot).

In order to learn East Coast Swing Dancing the dancer's body needs to feel the moves, let them sink into their muscle memory, and also learn the dynamics of working and reading a partner.

Whether traditional or just part of a wild reception, the wedding line dance will be sure to put a smile on every dancer's face.

Inspirational dance quotes are found in many different places, and can be a great gift for your favorite dancer.

For the heart of a dancer, inspirational dance quotes can strengthen a weary spirit and refresh dreams that are often dashed by failed auditions and side lining injuries.

Or quite possibly, you are a dancer yourself, looking to reignite that passion you once carried strongly for your craft.

She also has performed as a dancer in the Austin Powers films, as well as Showgirls and American Virgin.

This Irish dancer came to prominence as the lead dancer and choreographer for Riverdance, though he left the show before it began touring widely.

Ballroom gowns are made of materials such as spandex that will stretch and move with the dancer's form.

But a well-made gown will highlight a dancer's natural ability and help them get through each elimination round.

There are many draping and special cuts that can be added to ballroom gowns to hide the less flattering aspects of a dancer and bring out their best features.

The color of the gown needs to complement the skin color and hair of the dancer.

A bright orange that might make a tanned competitor seem to glow might make a paler-skinned dancer look like they have a greenish cast to their skin.

Obviously a custom-made gown will fit better and most beautifully display a dancer, but the cost can sometimes be prohibitive.

Many designers carry stock "styles" of dresses, which may not be as well-fitted or colorful but will often fall more easily into a beginning dancer's budget.

The same care that goes into perfecting a turn or a flourish should be given to the process of picking it out, so that the full potential of the dancer can be realized.

No matter how you slice it, a dancer is not going to excel in any style without an adequate level of technique.

Spending a proper amount of time with basic jazz disciplines will also give a dancer more of a versatile style, as they will have a body trained for a wide variation of movements.

From Broadway to music videos to high school drill teams, jazz dance is incorporated into so many places, it is a vital style to be proficient in if you plan on being a professional dancer.

If you are an elite dancer, you will want to make sure everyone participating in your piece will be able to keep up.

Graham also held the unique distinction as the first dancer asked to perform at the White House, and she was also a recipient of the Medal of Freedom, the highest award a civilian can ever earn.

She moved to New York in the 1920s, and worked as a dancer on Broadway.

When Martha began seriously dancing at the age of 20, she was told by a dance studio she was too old to start on the path of becoming a dancer.

Dance competitions allow you to push yourself to the limits as a dancer, while also providing you the opportunity to grow and learn from the creativity and tenacity of those you see competing around you.

As any competitive dancer will tell you, one of the job requirements for a career in dance is a thick skin.

For any dancer, coming up with new dance routines can be a challenge.

It is the responsibility of each dancer to tell their own stories, to paraphrase Martha Graham.

Many dancers use their personal experiences and diverse training to help keep their choreography more interesting to the audience - such as a belly dancer adding in hip-hop moves to her routine.

For example, Larry Goldhuber, a very large man, teamed up for several performances with Heidi Latsky, a very petite modern dancer.

Its popularity has spread all over the world, and the genre's name comes from the "tap, tap" sound made from the plates of metal on the dancer's shoes.

Each teacher or studio will have their own variation to teach, and working them into a routine is part of the fun a dancer has when they learn rumba.

One of the aspects of Rumba that is worked on for all a dancer's career is called "Cuban motion."

The chance to learn rumba is something that every dancer should take advantage of.

Having the ability to choreograph jazz dance routines is an important asset to have as a teacher or professional dancer.

A wise dancer once made the observation there is "no such thing as new choreography," and in a sense this is very true.

The forward and back shimmy requires the dancer to rock the pelvis forward and back, with an emphasis on the backward motion.

These competitions are often televised, bringing hip hop dancers into everyday homes and turning dancers such as Marc Bamuthi Joseph (a performance artist and hip hop dancer) into household names.

Dancer Mandy Coulton made a few headlines in 2005 when she revealed herself as one of the iPod dancers.

Many western dancers will clog to bluegrass or vintage fiddle music, making great entertainment for both dancer and audience.

On the other hand, Balanchine actively discouraged this as the dance itself was paramount, not the dancer.

Don't be intimidated by their skill - at one time, every dancer is a beginner, and usually these hip hop dancers are happy to welcome fellow enthusiasts to learn, laugh, and grow together.

The Cheryl Burke bio chronicles a stunning ballroom dancer who is best known for her stints on the popular ABC television show, Dancing with the Stars.

Until those desired accomplishments are reached, Burke can rest assured she's had an impressive run as a dancer to date.

With Dancing with the Stars continuing to garner outstanding ratings, and her other professional endeavors meeting great success, it is only a matter of time before Burke goes down in history as a legendary dancer.

Founded by a dancer who goes simply by the name Lacey, Florida Tribal's journey began with her inspired interest in tribal belly dance at the age of 15.

By having this many levels of competitors, there is a wide variety of dance styles for fans to cheer and root for their favorite dancer or team.

One of the most advanced dance step graphics program currently available for your computer is DanceForms, which was designed with the help of world-renowned modern dancer Merce Cunningham.

The five ballet positions are the first thing that is introduced to every classical ballet dancer, and one of the few things from the first day of class which is still being practiced every day of a professional dancer's life.

The five ballet positions, when practiced each and every day as part of a classical ballet routine, will become more and more natural, turnout from the hip will increase, and the dancer will become more and more secure in each position.

Increasing the fluidity and the stability with which a dancer goes from a static fifth into relevé fifth, en pointe, is one of the daily challenges of the dancer.

Getting the head movements 'right' is what makes the crucial difference between a technically accomplished dancer (good turnout, fluid movement, graceful arm angles, etc) and a dancer who can steal the crowd's focus when she comes onstage.

Ultimately, even if you aspire to be a professional dancer in a corps de ballet and not a soloist, these finishing touches on your form are what will make the difference between a passable and a successful audition.

While it may sound complicated, you do not have to be a professional dancer or take lessons forever in order to enjoy disco.

If you have a fantastically great image of a tango dancer, it's not really going to help you illustrate your country line dance fan site.

Ball changes involve both footwork and quick shifts in placement of the dancer's weight.

This is a multi-step dance move where the dancer's footwork forms a loosely defined square.

Whether a boot-scootin' country line dance or a fine arts ballet pas de deux, their floors have been welcoming dancer's feet for close to thirty years.

In point work, as the foot comes to the knee, the dancer often raises onto point and comes down again as the foot comes back to the floor.

This is perhaps the best-known ballet jump, where the dancer seems to do a split in midair moving forwards.

Again, the dancer needs some height in order to have the time to achieve a split before landing again.

Make contracts at the beginning of the season that each dancer must sign to commit to the competition schedule.

If a dancer misses too many practices or cannot make it to a competition, then they should be removed from the group until they are able to make a firmer commitment.

The National Dance Alliance was started in 1976, and has as its goal "to address and cultivate the needs of the entire dancer".

This may sound easy; however, any dancer will tell you that it's the soloists who have it 'easy'…the rest of the dancers are working hard just to look like one dancer though they are many.

This art of looking like one dancer is well illustrated by the 2004 championship routine performed by the team from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis.

It won't do you much good to find a fantastic free clip art pic of a tango dancer if you're throwing a rave, right?

Ask an Argentinian tango dancer for a brief history of tango dance and you're liable to be listening for hours.

While he's known best for his fancy feet, tap dancer Gregory Hines was a true renaissance man.

Following in the footsteps of his idol, Sammy Davis Jr., he worked to expand his talents beyond that of a tap dancer.

From basic jazz classes to professional company workshop performances, a dancer can glean ideas from these videos, or just curl up with a laptop at home and enjoy incredible dancing as a form of entertainment.

While this may seem like a simple move - just pausing while shifting your weight onto one foot - when performed by a master dancer it can be one of the most graceful of movements.

All of their dancing features the precision that is required for a large group of dancers to be able to all dance on one stage and look like only one dancer is onstage.

Out of town friends and relatives who were unable to attend a recital or competition can cheer on the dancer in their life virtually, and applaud them on their great skills.

A wise dancer once said that there is no longer such a thing as "original" choreography, and dancers who have a sharing spirit of community and learning will have no issue with other dancers and choreographers borrowing their ideas.

It is wise to get a model release form signed by every dancer who may appear in even a second of video.

The only thing fans can seem to agree about is that Jackson was an incredibly talented dancer.

Don't hesitate to join in the fun, even if you don't consider yourself a talented dancer!

If you are a more accomplished dancer and are particularly proud of something you have created for the stage, you too can upload what you have come up with to a video site such as YouTube or Vimeo.

You also will need to have model release forms for every dancer featured in the video on file.

As long as the competitors remember that dance should be, at its root, a fun experience for dancer and audience alike, dance contests have a lot to offer the performing arts community.

One of the biggest sources of all things line dancing is Line Dancer Magazine, an online center for professionals, choreographers, amateurs, and just plain fans of country line dance.

To a dancer who knows how to read these sheets, they become a precious resource, and, even better, many are available to print or save free of charge.

Choreographed by David Paden to the LeAnn Rimes song, this dance was created in 1999, and followed the trend of many dance teachers publishing their own choreography in various publications such as Line Dancer magazine.

With fifteen videos, including several that are designed to be transitions between other moves, this dance video series is everything a guy needs to be a confident hip-hop dancer on the club floor.

While more modern genres of dance, such as hip-hop, are now widely accepted as part of the praise dance repertoire, a Christian dancer must exercise caution before throwing in any dance move she sees on TV or online.

Any dance step that reveals parts of the body immodestly is also unacceptable, as is any choreography that calls more attention to the dancer herself rather than to God.

Full of award-winning choreography, the entire show is a dancer's delight; however, some of the instrumental songs, which feature significant amounts of chorus dancing, are highlights in the show.

The lead dancer steps forward on his left, with the right heel coming up for the first quick step.

While the life of Baryshnikov has filled many books, a short Mikhail Baryshnikov biography can give ballet lovers a glimpse into the life of this legendary dancer.

He then began a relationship with ballet dancer Lisa Rinehart, with whom he is still in a long-term relationship.

Starting with the left foot moving forward, the male dancer then sidesteps to the right with the left foot.

A ballerina may be drawn to hip hop, or a salsa dancer may be interested in jazz dance.

A shy person who never frequents dance clubs may find an outgoing dancer within.

One famous American critic, Clive Barnes, called Baryshnikov "the most perfect dancer."

However, he continued to dance in other forms, including his own company with modern dancer Mark Morris called "The White Oak Project."

The male dancer represents the bullfighter, while the partner symbolizes the cape.

If you are an advanced dancer looking for jazz dance classes in San Diego, contact a local dance studio to see what they offer.

She sought revenge, and decided to use her daughter, Salomé, an accomplished dancer, to get it.

Antipas had a rather unhealthy obsession with the young dancer, and the performance with the seven veils convinced him to offer Salomé anything she desired.

The dancer shifts his weight on the "two and" count, with an emphasis on the "and" portion of the beat.

Each dancer plays the part of either deer or hunter, dancing choreography representing a deer hunt.

If a swing dancer ever loses track of the basic, all he needs to do is watch his partner and he'll know what to do.

Some of the dancer's weight comes onto the ball of the foot behind the heel of the right foot.

It lasts only for a moment, as the dancer shifts weight forward again almost immediately and repeats the "Slow, Slow, Quick-Quick" cycle again.

She epitomizes the joy of ballroom dance lessons lasting all your life, whether it's as a dancer, a teacher, or an avid fan.

Remember that every dancer was a beginner once, even the champions of Dancing with the Stars.

Perhaps the best dancer is someone like Arthur Murray, the pioneering teacher who spread an American style of ballroom through 350 franchised dance studios in over fifty countries.

Another movie, Dance With Me, featured American dancing from the southern latitudes, with a plot built around a Cuban salsa dancer in a tempestuous romance with a professional Latin dancer played by Vanessa Williams.

Julianne was Junior Latin American Dance Champion while Derek was a World Youth Latin Champion, and he is also the only dancer to win three Mirror Ball Trophies on the show.

Camps can cost under $200 per student in some regions for the non-residential option (everyone goes home at night), and up to $350 per dancer for residential camps in metropolitan areas.

Though millions of youngsters know her as the softy judge on American Idol, Paula Abdul is recognized around the world as a noted choreographer, dancer, and singer.

According to Hair Archives, the Castle bob debuted in 1915, when the blunt cut, chin-length style was worn by the well-known ballroom dancer Irene Castle.

Britney and Kevin, a 27-year-old former backup dancer, were married in September 2004, just months after the collapse of her 55-hour marriage to childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander.

The 28-year-old former backup dancer has two children, Kori and Kaleb, from a previous relationship with Moesha actress Shar Jackson.

At the time, she was married to backup dancer Cris Judd.

Japanese Weekend was founded by Barbie White, a former dancer who uses her knowledge of the human body to create clothing that makes motherhood a more enjoyable experience.

Ever since Jennifer Lopez hit the entertainment scene, first as a dancer and then gaining fame as a singer and actress, she has been subjected to the oftentimes skewed reality that is Hollywood's take on the female form.

Since she began her career as a dancer on the 1990's hit comedy sketch show In Living Color, her background emphasizes fitness and health over being super skinny.

Wearing swim fins actually forces the ankles to fully extend into a straight line, similar to a ballet dancer on point.

Each doll came dressed in traditional garb from her country or a famous costume, such as the Canadian Barbie in Royal Canadian Mounted Police gear or the Parisian can-can dancer.

There are dozens of free legwarmers knitting patterns that you can try, either for yourself or the dancer in your life.

Markert wanted the look of "one continuous dancer", which is why all the costumes are identical and the performers move in precise formation.

Know a young dancer desiring to become a Rockette?

The company offers an array of laughable seasons greetings, which feature everything from singing snowmen and reindeer to a Santa Claus that shakes his butt like a hula dancer in order to wish viewers a Merry Christmas.

The most important thing when it comes to choosing a ballroom dance costume is that the dancer be able to move around comfortably in the outfit.

This probably isn't a good option for a casual dancer or someone just getting into competition, but if you know that you're going to be dancing for life, getting the perfect ballroom dance costume made is a wonderful extravagance.

They typically look best if they are custom cut to fit each dancer's body and measurements.

Dancers can wear identical costumes or wear complementing costumes, such as the same dress with a different color shawl or belt for each dancer.

Costumes for this genre of dance really capture the essence of the dance and the spirit of the dancer.

Whether a costume is going onstage or to church, a professional praise costume can transform your praise dance steps into a very unique experience for both dancer and audience.

Adult dance costumes must be made from strong, flexible material in order to allow a dancer's body to move in all directions.

Whether you are planning an actual dance costume or wish to emulate a dancer for a costume party, the clothing requirements are the same.

Johnson grew up wanting to be a dancer, and her love of flashy costumes and creativity laid the foundation for her loud style that is now loved by millions.

A sporty individual will appreciate a gym-style bag, while a dancer will appreciate a monogrammed dance duffle from Pottery Barn.

Many girls dream of one day being an actress, dancer, or singer, and while this dream may be replaced in the future, the fantasy can fuel their imaginations at the time.

The pointe shoe has a special reinforced insole ("shank") and toe ("box") which enables the dancer to stand en pointe--on the very tips of the toe.

The day a dancer earns her first pair of pointe shoes is seen as an important milestone in her ballet career.

Although these ballet shoes are designed to help a dancer more easily stand en pointe, most of the work is still done by the dancer herself.

Pointe shoes should only be worn once the dancer's feet are strong enough to allow her to dance en pointe without causing injury.

Once a dancer graduates to dancing en pointe, pointework usually takes up only around 15 minutes of each class, until the feet have become used to the change.

The serious dancer will get through a pair of pointe shoes every few weeks.

These dance shoes are also a great choice of brand for any dancer, whether for your first dance class or your final performance night.

Developing a good rapport with his customers, he once created an emergency pair of shoes for a dancer.

Mr. Capezio gained the praise of dancers all over the world, and even ended up marrying a dancer.

However, unlike canvas, every piece of leather is unique and so two identical pairs of shoes can have a different feel on the dancer's foot.

Or, perhaps you are an exotic dancer or even someone involved in the stripping industry, and these shoes are a staple item for your evenings.

Exotic dancer platform shoes are also worn by frequent clubbers who enjoy the additional height and sex appeal that is linked to sexy platform shoes.

Regardless, the ultimate goal of exotic dancer shoes is to get you noticed!

Typically, exotic dancer platform shoes feature approximately a two to four inch platform and a heel of six or seven inches, although some will elevate as high as eight inches.

When shopping for exotic dancer shoes you'll flip through buckle-strap styles and slip-ons.

As mentioned previously, exotic dancer platform shoes can easily run as high as eight inches.

Exotic dancer platform shoes can be purchased in specialty stores or from online vendors such as ExoticCharm.com and DiscountStripper.com.

A serious dancer will have several pairs of shoes with soles ranging from slippery to sticky.

Often correlating with age, another important consideration is the level of the dancer.

You'll find a lot of the same shoes at many online shops, so it's worth your while to search for the best price, as well as a shop you feel comfortable working with, because a serious ballroom dancer will need new shoes again soon.

The more serious a dancer you become, the more information you need.

Occupations such as a dancer or a clown require shoes that meet both the physical demands of the job as well as the aesthetic demands.

If you're a dancer or parent of a child who takes dancing lessons, chances are you're familiar with the Bloch brand.

Whether you're a dancer or just want something slightly more festive for your occasion, you'll likely find something to love in these custom shoes.

Though the program focused heavily on the family as a unit, its protagonist was American Bandstand dancer Meg Pryor, played by actress Brittany Snow.

Before becoming pregnant she had dreams of becoming a dancer.

She was a backup singer for the popular band Animals, as well as being in an all-girl band called Cats U.K. Finally, and most notably, she was a dancer in Rock Follies of '77.

Born in 1979, Rutina Wesley's father was a professional tap dancer and her mother was a showgirl.

As the dancer moves and undulates the ink gives the appearance of movement that adds to the symbolism of the dance.

Words such as "actor", "writer", "dancer", "artist", "musician" and other pastimes or professions translate well into kanji, with direct symbolic representation minimizing the risk of a botched meaning.

Tap dancing is a skill - but unless you are applying for a job as a dance instructor or professional dancer, leave it off your resume.

Laura is a professional dancer who attended the University of the Arts for modern dance.

Maria is a degreed professional theater dancer and is the only person in her family who cannot cook.

As any dancer or athlete will admit, it is as easy to injure oneself while simply walking around while doing a sideline cheer or when trying to dismount from a Liberty.

Yes, every member of the Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders is a talented dancer, yet these girls are also meant to be lively positive role models whose lives are marketed out into the community.

Perhaps your child is a writer or a dancer instead of a person who likes to make physical things.

Britney got her first big role, on the Mickey Mouse Club, because she was trained as a dancer.

They concede that the Russian belly dancer who teaches the video workout, Neon, has excellent musculature and tone, but like many belly dancers has a "distinctive belly dancer pooch."

A dancer dressed as a schoolgirl might opt for plaid or gingham pasties.

At fourteen she was hired as a background dancer in her sister Jessica's live, touring show.

Madonna worked as a model and dancer in New York.

As a child, she was an enthusiastic dancer, and while a student at California State University at Northridge, she auditioned to become part of the Laker Girls squad.

The concert was packed with old favorites like Yellowbrick Road, Tiny Dancer and Saturday Night's Alright for Fightin.

His father Jeff once worked as a jazz musician and his mother Lupe was once a jazz singer and dancer.

Spears first raised eyebrows with her personal life when she took up with a background dancer named Kevin Federline in July 2004.

She worked as an extra on Cold Case, did a few commercials and was a Million Dollar Dancer on Show Me The Money.

The two won that season, which made Hough the youngest pro dancer to ever pull off a victory.

As the game progresses, the pole is lowered and the last dancer left is the winner.

The images are in .gif format, and you can choose from one that says "Luau" and features a small image of a hula dancer or two that each have palm trees.

Invite someone to teach guests the salsa or cha-cha at a fiesta-themed party, or hire a hula dancer to show off his or her moves at a luau party.

Brianna worked as an exotic dancer before being chosen as a Real World housemate.

During the first season of Rock of Love, Michaels ended up with a choice between Vegas dancer Heather (who got his name tattooed on the back of her neck during the series) and Chicago based bartender Jes.

Tyler is a hip hop dancer and starts a new dance crew to challenge some of the long existing crews in the school.

He is equally talented on stage as a dancer, singer and actor as he is behind the scenes as a choreographer.

As a talented dancer, he performs with his father on stage regularly and is determined to make a living in the entertainment industry.

Sandy - 5'8", 200 lbs. Sandy is a 30 year old dancer from New York City, New York.

George Sampson, a street performer and dancer, won the second season.

Carrie Ann Inaba is a dancer, choreographer and singer who has judged the dancing since the first season.

Kevin Federline is a rapper and dancer who is best known as Britney Spears' ex-husband.

She was partnered with Mark Ballas, a professional dancer and the previous season's Champion.

If you are a dancer or a dance enthusiast, this theme may complement your online presence well.

Once you have a dance layout on your MySpace page, everyone who views your site will remember that you are a dancer or appreciate the art even if you don't dance yourself.

Regardless of your interest, the hip hop dancer is the icon of the hip hop world.

Yet he too was an excellent dancer - or maybe everyone's dancing skills were so much better than hers that it only appeared so to her.

Truthfully, Gerald wasn't all that good a dancer.

At six feet, two inches tall, with a slim, athletic build, he moved with the grace of a dancer.

Oh, I'm not a very good dancer.

I barely do a good waltz, and that's because you're a good dancer.

You're a good dancer.

He was a potter by trade, and had a national reputation as a dancer.

She was a celebrated dancer and courtesan, who, in the full flower of her beauty and guilty sovereignty over the youth of Antioch, was suddenly converted by the influence of the holy bishop Nonnus, whom she had heard preaching in front of a church which she was passing with her gay train of attendants and admirers.

Her husband put her to death to please his mistress Agathocleia, a Samian dancer (between 210 and 205).

Jefferson was an expert violinist, a good singer and dancer, proficient in outdoor sports, and an excellent horseman.

Its psychic effect, both upon the dancer and upon the mystic about whom he danced during the initiation of the Cybele-Attis mysteries, made it a widely known and popular feature of the cult.

Alex was an excellent dancer – strong, sure and fluid.

There is not a single dancer in that company of native training who I think is fit to dance those ballets.

So, having the same sensitivity to implied clave that a salsa musician has would be a handy little skill for a dancer.

His accented English has some incongruous colloquialism - " whoa, beautiful dancer " was his reaction on first seeing Bussell at NYCB.

Where do you think a good dancer has proved an equally distinguished director?

Her second, " The Dancer ", was full of rich imagery conveying the excitement of the dance.

The Danehill Dancer filly made all in thrilling style to scorch to a two-and-a-half length victory in the fillies ' Classic.

One of our members lived abroad for many years as the wife of a distinguished foreign correspondent, another is an ex ballet dancer.

Which was fortunate because that was when they got picked on to be ritually humiliated by joining the belly dancer on stage!

To me it is more of a rock operetta, the dancer's show with continuous singing, and less a musical.

As a dancer you have chosen an artistic profession, as I did.

One might be your secretary, your doctor's receptionist, or a dancer in a go-go club!

Zenaida Yanovsky is a completely persuasive Balanchine dancer, very assured and very sassy.

The white blobs are Fran's scarecrow - Maddy made a very short ballet dancer scarecrow with a cake case for a skirt!

Francesca describes the inspiration for her creation as " The ultimate showgirl, a dancer from the Moulin Rouge.

The title track is a first rate dancer, whilst ' I Just Wanna Testify ' is a nice stepper.

However there was a rather vulgar sketch with a female dancer cleaning a toilet.

But my dancer friend was too busy making whoopee with some young stud to open the door and tend to poor old me.

Not seen Duport--the famous dancer?

I'll never marry anyone, but will be a dancer.

And Natasha rose and went out of the room on tiptoe, like a ballet dancer, but smiling as only happy girls of fifteen can smile.