Blog — Dance 'N' Culture

Who should be teaching?

What qualifies someone to teach a cultural dance? Is it heritage? Training? Let’s get into it!

Jennalee DesjardinsNovember 15, 2024dance, cultural dance, dance education, teaching

The "Cool" Factor

Are our own biases stopping kids from trying more traditional dances?

Jennalee DesjardinsNovember 15, 2024dance, hip hop, traditional dances, cultural dance, dance education, diverse dance

What’s the difference between popping and locking?

What’s the difference between popping and locking?

We often hear the words “pop n’ lock”, but Popping and Locking are actually two separate styles!

Jennalee DesjardinsNovember 15, 2024dance, dance education, popping, locking

Breaking at the Olympics

Discussion Prompts for Breaking at the Olympics

Jennalee DesjardinsNovember 14, 2024dance, dance education, breaking, olympics

Umbrella Terms in Dance

Umbrella terms in dance? Are they a good thing?

Jennalee DesjardinsNovember 14, 2024dance, dance education, cultural dance, umbrella terms

Appropriation vs. Appreciation

Appropriation vs. appreciation in the creative process… how can we spot it?

Jennalee DesjardinsNovember 14, 2024dance, dance education, appropriation, cultural appropriation, cultural appreciation