Our philosophy of dance instruction focuses on offering a friendly and relaxed environment which allows students to have fun while achieving fitness. In addition, we place an emphasis on teaching correct technique to students of all ability levels. All fitness and dance classes are for adults and teens (12+). Albany Dance & Fitness opened in …

Uh-oh! I found a small hole in one of my ballet slippers. If that wasn’t bad enough, I see that another one is starting in the other slipper. I guess it is time to make a trip to Saratoga Dance, Etc. and get fitted for a new pair. While I’ll probably just end up with …

My mother and I chatted about dance when we got together for Mother’s Day. She was excited to hear about all the class offerings and events at Albany Dance & Fitness. I owe a lot to my mother, because she is the one that drove me to many dance classes, rehearsals, and performances when I …

  For me, the most rewarding benefit of teaching dance and fitness classes is seeing my students’ progress.  Each one has different challenges that they will face when they come to class. Some lack the stamina or strength to do all the moves in a combination. Others may not have all the flexibility they once …

It was tough to choose which of the many interesting classes to take at the recent Dance Alliance Dance+23 Festival! It’s a perfect time for dancers and non-dancers to try a new dance or fitness class. Or to study from a teacher that you’ve never danced with before. I decided to go with the classes that are …

There are a variety of exciting classes to choose from at the Dance Alliance Dance+23 Festival! The event will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the School of the Arts at the National Dance Museum, Saratoga Springs, NY.  The classes offered are for beginners, intermediate dancers, and children. Discounts are offered for pre-registration …

I received a wonderful book, Dancers Among Us, for my birthday. I believe both dancers and non-dancers will enjoy this book,  because it’s a celebration of life. The photographer/author, Jordan Matter, captures dancers moving in everyday life situations. There are amazing jumps, dance poses, and spins.  Each dance and photograph tells a story about life. …

There’s something special about taking a ballet master class with a professional dancer. You get to hear ‘behind the scenes’ stories about life as a professional dancer.  And they offer tips on performing and different solutions for perfecting dance technique. This spring the Capital District has two opportunities to take a ballet master class with …

My little studio is just a little over a year and half old and I’m still having the greatest time running it. Don’t get me wrong, the fun is balanced by lots of hard work and some very unglamorous chores, but on balance it’s all been great. Besides working with all my wonderful students, I’ve …

Because of you, the Albany Dance & Fitness blog placed in the top ten of the 2013 Top Dance Blog contest! Thank you to all who commented on my blog post, shared the info throughout the social media world, and those that voted.   I appreciate all the support and feedback. Please continue to let …