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Six Reasons Why We Love PDP Dance Classes

Early November is all about making decisions, whether it be through voting or registering for next semester’s classes! Here at BU Dance, we are excited to plan out our PDP dance classes. So while you register for classes, keep in mind these six reasons why we love PDPs!   Variety of Styles This spring, we […]

The Best Halloween Costumes Reusing Old Dancewear

It’s time to get spooky here at BU Dance – because Halloween is finally here! As dancers, we love any excuse to get dressed up in costume and pretend to be someone else for a day, especially when that means we get the chance to reuse old dancewear. These costume ideas are perfect for the […]

Shamell Bell: Street Dance Activist in Residence with KHC

This week, street dance activist Shamell Bell is in residence with the Kilachand Honors College here at BU. Bell will be hosting a workshop on Friday, October 26th, where students will have the opportunity to engage in conversations on inclusivity, diversity, and community. Focusing on the intersection of art and activism, Bell has dedicated herself […]

Stress-Less Stretches

It’s that time of year again: midterms! And what better way to prepare than with a de-stressing post on the BU Dance Blog? Today, we’re bringing you a series of “Stress-Less Stretches” you can do to not only build flexibility for dance class, but also to wind down and chill out after the stress of […]

The Benefits of Dance for Kids

Hello and welcome back to the BU Dance Blog, Terriers! We hope you enjoyed the rest and relaxation of the long weekend. Today, we’re finally back – and we’re highlighting the benefits of dance for our littlest BU students: the kids who make up our Children’s Dance Program! BU Dance is proud to offer classes […]

Cross Training for Dancers

Since this week we are focusing on Fall Fitness, we thought it would be great to share some tips on cross-training for dancers. Dancers often shy away from cross-training, afraid of either bulking up or injuring themselves, but adding the right type of weight and cardio training can help build endurance, strength, and cardio. Weight […]

Why We Love BU Ballroom

Why We Love BU Ballroom One of the reasons why we love Fall so much here in the BU Dance Office is because it’s the perfect time to try new things. New books, new professors… and why not a new dance class, too? This week, we are focusing on our Ballroom classes here at BU. […]

How Watching Dance Performances Makes You a Better Dancer

Hello again, BU Dancers! We’re back on the BU Dance Blog this #TerrierTuesday to share how watching dance performances can make you a better dancer. Believe it or not, there are numerous studies that show watching dance helps you develop many skills useful to dancers, both in the classroom and in their lives! Here are […]

5 Reasons We’re Excited for This Year’s Dance Showcase

Hello, fellow Terriers – and welcome back to another semester of dance classes! Whether for credit or fun, we hope you will join us for one of our exciting yet challenging classes this fall. On top of that, we’re also looking forward to this year’s Dance Showcase, an annual concert highlighting the incredible work by […]

Types of Dancers By MBTI Type

Welcome back, BU dancers! Though the weather is dreary, we’re excited to bring you a fun new post on the BU Dance blog. Today’s post is all about personality types. In case you haven’t heard, the Myers-Briggs test is a famous theory of personality that sorts everyone into one of sixteen types. (Click here to […]