Northland’s own Bella Ford has been accepted to attend her choice of any of the 2017 Joffrey Summer Intensives with a nearly full scholarship. In addition, she has been invited to attend the Joffrey School’s year round Trainee Program in NYC, a high-school dance opportunity that has fantastic career placement. We are incredibly proud of […]
Alyssa Ulrick – NYCDAF Destiny Rising Scholarship Recipient!
Big Congratulations to Alyssa Ulrick! On Jan 30, at the culmination of the Destiny Rising show at the Joyce Theater in NYC, Alyssa Ulrick was awarded an $8000 Scholarship for the college of her choice by the New York City Dance Alliance Foundation. We are so proud of her, and are excited to continue to […]
Are You Anxious About Your New Dance Class? Have the ‘New Class Jitters’?
It’s normal when starting nearly anything new to feel like the ‘odd man out’ or to have temporary doubts and feel nervous and anxious about something you were looking forward to. Even when something isn’t new – maybe you’ve done it for years – but now you are taking it up a notch, or are […]
Welcoming Annie Nimmo, Ballet Director, Northland School of Dance!
33 years ago Northland School of Dance was the first competition dance studio in the Twin Cities to offer a formal ballet program within its class lineup. Over the years the program has grown and expanded and we are extremely proud of how far it has come. We are honored over the recognition it has […]
Reflecting On The 2015 – 2016 Season
What was new in the 2015 – 2016 season? Northland School of Dance continues to grow and expand to meet the needs of our talented and dynamic students. Northland added a 5th studio space adjacent to our primary studios. “Studio K” is large, airy and able to accommodate the entire school for All Company Productions, […]
Alyssa Ness, 2013 National Outstanding Female Dancer
Alyssa Ness, of Ramsey, MN has had quite a year. In March, she underwent hip surgery to repair her torn labrum by stitching it back together, along with quite a bit of work on the surrounding bone – shaving bone on the femur and hip socket. She was told the recovery time for this procedure […]
‘G’ is for Grand Plie’ – Dance Terminology A – Z
In a Grand Plie’, the back should be straight, aligned with the heel and the legs are turned out with knees over the feet. As a movement, it should be fluid. It may also be in preparation for another movement such as a leap. Alyssa Ness demonstrates a beautiful Grand Plie’ for our post.
‘F’ is for the FIVE Basic Positions of Ballet – Dance Terminology A – Z
First Position: The balls of the feet are turned out completely. The heels touch each other and the feet face outward, trying to form a straight line. Second Positon: The balls of both feet are turned out completely, with the heels separated by the length of one foot. Similar to the first position, but the […]
How do I buy the correct Pointe shoe?
Students can’t wait to purchase their first pair of pointe’ shoes, it is one of those special mile markers in a dancer’s life. It is best for the student who is buying their first pair of pointe shoes to go to a reputable dance store that has experience in fitting pointe’ shoes. Pointe’ shoes are […]
Catching up with Nick Strafaccia, former NSOD student
Nick began taking dance classes at Northland School of Dance at the age of 3, and began competing at the age of 4 as Rico Suave in a Jazz number, and as Robin Hood in a Tap routine. He continued at Northland for 14 more years until 11th grade when he secured a full time […]
