Ava Barron Thomas
Sep 20, 20235 min read
Navigating the Dance World: Unveiling the Truth Behind 'Tricks' vs. 'Technique'
'Mundane' training may seem repetitive, but it is the cornerstone of dance excellence. Tricks vs. Technique: Understanding the Difference
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Ava Barron Thomas
Sep 13, 20232 min read
The Dance Journey: Embracing Consistency and Patience for Lifelong Growth
In a world driven by instant gratification and quick fixes, the art of dance stands as a testament to the power of patience and ...
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Ava Barron Thomas
Aug 30, 20234 min read
The Crucial Role of a Professional Dance Floor: Why Sprung Sports Floors Don't Make the Cut….and why
Whether you're a beginner exploring your passion or a seasoned professional the surface beneath your feet plays a significant role
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Ava Barron Thomas
Aug 23, 20234 min read
Dancing Through Adversity: Navigating a Knee Injury as a Dedicated Dancer and Teacher
'I thought this would be an easy blog post to write as I am currently living it but it is way too raw and emotional to deal with so ended up
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Ava Barron Thomas
Apr 6, 20225 min read
Who are you?
Our families will know that at the start of the year we began looking at different mental health aspects each month to openly talk about...
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Ava Barron Thomas
Mar 30, 20223 min read
Can you really get emotionally attached to a floor?
With the recent flooding at the studio some people (especially the workman!) May have been a bit startled by our reaction to our...
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Ava Barron Thomas MSc
Jan 22, 202012 min read
The use of `Breath’ in Feldenkrais Method and Bartenieff Fundamentals, Relating to Dance.
Can efficient breathing aid in the performance of dance?
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Ava Barron Thomas MSc
Jan 22, 200613 min read
Performance Anxiety: Can Established Methods in Sports Science be adapted to Dance? A Review of Rele
Introduction. There are large quantities of published research in the area of general anxiety in populations, with many of the methods...
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Ava Barron Thomas MSc
Jan 8, 20068 min read
A Comparison between Two Studies of External Rotation and Turnout.
Introduction The term ‘turnout’ is used in the dance world to describe external rotation (ER) of the femur in the hip joint. Adequate...
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