Merry Christmas! To the tune of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” we bring you “Rudolf the Ballet Dancer!”

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You’ve heard legend of Balanchine, Misha and Ethan

Constantly surrounded by pretty women

But do you recall… the most swooned-after dance-man of all?

Rudolf the ballet dancer

Famous from the Muppet Show

His partners were Miss Piggy

And a nice dame named Margot

All of the other ladies

Used to laugh at his bad hair

His technique was quite perfect

Still they didn’t seem to care

Then one foggy Christmas Eve

Jim Henson rang his phone

“Rudolf, grace my show tonight

That will set those ladies right.”

After the Muppet Show aired

All the girls swooned as he danced

But they learned it’s not women

That he wanted in his pants!

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Yup, you read write. This Labor Day, labor to be the best dancer you can be by following this simple video. Trust us, we have the moves that will turn you into your dream dancer-self. So labor away, it’s the American way!

Starring Joy Prendergast, Madelyn Biven, Angela Mazziotta, Emmaly Wiederholt, Cooper Neely, Isabel Rosenstock and Maggie Stack; Music by David Bowie

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Wear your sunglasses more than is necessary and never take yourself too seriously!

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How do great male dancers accomplish those crazy tricks, turns and leaps while still displaying finesse and grace? The answer may surprise you…

The Manliest Moves from Stance On Dance on Vimeo.

Jiggle those thighs, men!

Starring Cooper Neely and Kelvin Vu

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STARRING EMILY JONES; MUSIC BY JAKE PADILLA

Ballet this, ballet that. Are you sick of reading all these perspectives on ballet and want to see some action? Emily Jones is the dancer for you. She pushes beyond the ballet syllabus and creates her own steps. Her dumBEST move? The Saut-de-tude. A cross between a saut-de-chat (a jump) and an attitude (a bent leg in the air), the saut-de-tude is the perfect step for (not) impressing your teacher, choreographer or fellow dancers. Just throw it into a combination! If you’re lucky you’ll look half as agile as Emily.

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If you haven’t gotten on this choo-choo train yet it’s time to get on board. It’s the post-post-post-post-post modern dance world and we’re falling all over ourselves. Falling is back in vogue. Fall in love. Fall into bliss. Fall head first. Fall down a deep dark shaft. Whether you’re falling metaphorically, choreographically, spiritually, metaphysically, or just because you tripped, make sure there’s a gravity-has-taken-over element involved.

Not sure how to fall? You can always follow fall guru Liz Brent’s guide and do The Martha, The Knee Drop, or The Hitting of the Wall. All three are guaranteed great results in getting you to the floor dramatically and efficiently.

But wait – there’s more! It’s the holidays, that warm fuzzy time when we cherish each other and our bonds of trust and camaraderie. What better way to test those bonds of trust and camaraderie than with The Trust Fall. Believe me, after doing The Trust Fall with enough people, you’ll know exactly who to get a gift for and who to de-friend on Facebook.

So falls away! Happy Holidays from Stance On Dance! And may all your falls be graceful and lithe!

Music by Trevor Davis

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Ever feel like you’ve metaphorically hit a wall? Why not literally hit a wall!? Famed dance-fall expert Liz Brent explains the basics of The Hitting of the Wall, demonstrated by the ever brave and bold Maggie Stack. This holiday season, don’t just make your audience gasp, make them recoil and wince as well!

There’s one more fall to come! Happy Holidays from Stance On Dance! And may all your falls be graceful and lithe!

Catch other falls like The Knee Drop and The Martha here!

Music by Trevor Davis

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Continuing with the gift of dance falls, dance-teacher-extraordinaire Liz Brent gives you the Knee Drop, demonstrated by dance-faller-extraordinaire Malinda LaVelle. Nothing says, “I’m dynamic and innovative” like a good knee buckle that sends your body flailing to the floor. Dramatic, sensational, and always provoking that “whoa…ouch” response, the Knee Drop is the fall for you!

There’s more falls to come! Happy Holidays from Stance On Dance! And may all your falls be graceful and lithe!

If you missed the first fall, catch The Martha here.

Music by Trevor Davis

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In this post-post-post-post-post modern dance world where we’ve stopped counting posts and where no one’s sure where choreography is headed, I’d like to take a time out and tell you exactly where choreography is headed (to the floor) and how to get there (you fall down). Yes, that’s right, through the ages the fall has been that one ubiquitous dance move that never gets old, and Stance On Dance is bringing it back in vogue this holiday season. Your daring-do dance teacher Liz Brent gives you the basics, demonstrated by long-time faller Cooper Neely. Named after Martha Graham, this fall will get you to the floor effortlessly, stunningly, and effervescently.

There’s more falls to come in the coming weeks! Happy Holidays from Stance On Dance! And may all your falls be graceful and lithe!

Music by Trevor Davis

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Starring Kelvin Vu

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