Twelve months. Twelve bikinis. Three colors. DA Designs partnered with the Phoenix Suns Dancers to design picture-perfect swimwear for the team’s annual swimsuit calendar. Each year, the team director picks a theme for the upcoming calendar; Director Taryn Carmichael came to DA Designs to create swimsuits relevant to each month, while simultaneously showcasing the team’s talent…
Everyone knows that eating healthier is better and dancers are no exception, especially ballet dancers. A need for snacks that not only provide the vitamins that are essential for stamina and energy, but one that tastes good as well was the inspiration for a new product. This was the beginning of Barre energy bars created…
When the weather outdoors is very cold, it is important for everyone to keep an eye on his or her body temperature. Rapidly dropping temperatures and other diverse changes in the weather can affect body temperature. This is especially true for supporters of sports events, such as cheerleaders. Not only does the weather outdoors affect…
Dance professionals are usually thought to be regulated to those who start their career at an early age, but that is not necessarily the case. There are a number of professional dancers who have started to take lessons and learn to dance in their teens or later. Learning to dance does require an amount of…
The rich food and desserts found everywhere during the holiday season gives a challenge to those who are determined to not regain the weight they have spent time and effort to lose during the preceding months. It is possible to eat sensibly and still enjoy some of the holiday favorites while celebrating with family and…
Staying in shape is essential for any athlete and a cheerleader is no exception. Throughout most of the year, practices and helpful camps help keep you in great shape, but sometimes the holidays and other breaks can be a bit problematic. You may not have as many practices during holidays and breaks and it’s easy…
It is natural for concerned parents to get involved in their child’s extra-curricular activities. Sometimes, something strange seems to grab hold of parents where school-sponsored athletic programs are concerned. The fine line between interested involvement and parental interference can be crossed without apparent conscious awareness. Since several dynamics are involved – the good of the…
Parents put a lot of effort into the activities of their children and this is especially true for parents of cheerleaders. Many parents are just as competitive as their children are, even to the point of turning their supportive encouragement into that of a drill sergeant. Often this becomes a point of pressure on the…