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Pointe Shoe Tutorial: Stitching & Tying Pointe Ribbons

Check out our top tips on stitching and tying the ribbons on a new pointe shoe – perfect for students who are just beginning their pointe journey, or as a […]

7 Tips to Support Children Starting Year 7

Starting year 7 is an important milestone for tweens, but it doesn’t have to be daunting, for students or for parents. By setting up good habits early, and working together […]

6 Reasons to Try Tap Dance

Tap dancing has had a resurgence in recent years, with exciting film musicals like Greatest Showman and Lala Land inspiring dancers of all ages to give this unique style of […]

Q&A with Triple Threat Jamie Papanicolaou (UK)

WAPS is lucky to have Jamie Papanicolaou joining us all the way from the UK for a series of special workshops in the July holidays What inspired you to become […]

So you’re graduating: Six lessons I learned about performing, community, and the arts after year 12

Finishing year 12 feels like the end of an era – but how can you stay connected to the activities and community you love, and continue to achieve success and […]

FAQ: How can I become a top Troupe member?

Do you want to join a troupe or compete but find yourself frustrated or not getting the results you want? Read our top tips for some easy changes to make […]

5 Reasons to try Ballet as an Adult

Whether you’ve never danced in your life, or are thinking of returning to it after a long break, you’re not alone! We regularly hear from adults who would love to […]

Supporting the community through performance – cheering at HBF Run for a Reason 2019

As performers, we pour our heart and soul into every routine, piece, or scene that we perform – we spend so many hours each week training and preparing for our […]