3 Tips To Help You Improve Your Vocal Stamina

Angela loves to sing, even though she doesn't have the voice talent that most people believe they should have in order to be a good singer.

With that kind of determination, she took some singing lessons to improve her vocal stamina. In time, she was able to develop her singing prowess and was able to build a career of her own.

Many people seem to believe that it is not possible to gain talent through singing and that all the talented singers in the world were born with it. The good news is that anyone can become a good singer as long as they put in the time and effort to do so. All anyone has to do is learn the right techniques in order to improve their vocal stamina.

Even famous singers take on lessons to improve their vocal stamina. They need to do this from time to time to strengthen their vocal cords and increase their range as much as four points on average.

Talent is not everything when it comes to singing. Singing also is based on physical exertion. When you sing, the air is forced out from the diaphragm and the vocal cords are what determine the pitch of the voice.

You should remember that a powerful voice requires the physical exertion that is calls for. This is achieved through steps that help you improve your vocal stamina.

Here are a few steps to help get you on your way to building more vocal stamina and to become the singer that you have always wanted to be:

1. At first you must perform the correct warm ups. Just like you would do if you were exercising it is important that you first start with warming up before you rehearse. Doing this will help your vocal cords stabilize its potential for reaching the higher notes that you desire.

Some warm up exercises may include things like humming, cord adducting or singing on pitch. After this doing these warm ups your voice should be ready for more "far-reaching" vocalizing.

2. Next you need to develop a good technique. If you have not noticed, every great singer has their own way of delivering a pitch. It is essential to develop one of your own in order to guarantee good singing performance.

3. Last you need to improve the control you have over your Larynx. Doing this will help you improve the tone you have when you are singing. You will be able to manage the location of the Larynx while you are delivering your notes.

All of these thing mainly focus on the physical exertion put out by the vocal cords. It is essential to improve your vocal stamina and be able to sing that note at a higher level.

Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of MusicianHome.com, a site that provides information and articles for musicians at all stages of their development.

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Ballroom Dancing - A Brief History

When you think of Ballroom dancing, you generally think of flowing gowns and dark tuxedos. You also think of beautiful, willowy, women and tall, dark, handsome men waltzing their way around the dance floor. However, ballroom dance is not just the Waltz, it is a lot more. From the elegant and stately waltz, a hot, sultry and sexy Tango or Paso Doble, or a good bit of lively fun like the Fox Trot, Jive or Quick Step, ballroom dancing is all of these.

Technically, ballroom dancing is defined as "Any of various, usually social dances in which couples perform set moves". However, the word "ball" (not the child's toy) comes from the Latin "ballare" meaning to dance and forms the base for the word ballroom (a room for dancing), ballet (a dance), and ballerina (a dancer).

Ballroom dancing was very popular among the gentry (or upper class) of England, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and didn't really catch on with the working class until the late 19th and early 20th century.

It wasn't until the early 1920's that competitive ballroom dancing began gaining popularity. As a result, the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (formerly known as The Imperial Society of Dance Teachers) formed a Ballroom Branch whose function was to standardize the ballroom dances.

Today, modern ballroom dancing revolves around five dances comprising: the Modern Waltz; the Viennese Waltz; the Slow Foxtrot; Tango; and the Quickstep.

Latin American ballroom is short for Latin and American - not a reference to Latin countries and its dances are the Samba; Rumba; Paso Doble; Cha-Cha; and the Jive.

The modern ballroom dances all involve a couple dancing in a closed hold and vary in tempo (beats per minute) and rhythm (structure). A closed hold involves 5 bodily points of contact between the couple. Three of these points involve the hands, the males left hand holding the females right, the females left hand on top of the males right upper arm (for the Tango the females hand would go behind his arm) and the males right hand on the females back resting on her left shoulder blade. The other two points of contact are the females left elbow resting on the males right elbow and the right side of the females chest touching the right side of the males chest. This dance posture provides a very elegant look as the couple floats across the dance floor and has its origins in the European royal courts.

There is some conjecture that the right side-to-right side contact of the closed hold may have originated from a time when men danced while wearing their swords, which were hung on their left sides. Additionally, this theory would also explain the counter clockwise movement around the dance floor as the man would've stood on the inside of the circle so he wouldn't inadvertently hit any of the people watching the dancers with his sword as he danced past.

The dancing posture for Latin American ballroom varies from dance to dance with some dances using the closed hold and others where the partners hold each other with only one hand.

Both Modern Ballroom and Latin American Ballroom has been standardized for teaching purposes and has a set, internationally recognized vocabulary, technique, rhythm and tempo.

About the Author

Charly Leetham has an abiding interest in Ballroom Dancing with both of her children undertaking Ballroom Dancing classes and performing exceptionally well.

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Three Great Opportunities To Shower Your Baby In Love

Books and advice on childbirth and childraising are thick on the ground. One whisper of impending pregnancy and the parents-to-be are bombarded with well-meaning words from friends, relatives, complete strangers and expert authors.

Now, its my turn to share three simple opportunities to welcome a baby into your family and shower it with love. Whether you are an experienced parent or new to the job, what I learnt with my three children will not only help your child to develop their abilities and senses, but will help the parent get to know their new baby and deepen the love they already have.

Sing to your baby at every opportunity

It doesn't matter whether you have a good singing voice or not, your baby will love it. Make up nonsense words or turn your activity into a song. This is especially good at changing, bathing and feeding times. Cheer baby up with a happy song and changing/bathing becomes much more enjoyable. Anxieties at being naked and freezing lessen as they learn this wonderful new game that is not only interesting, but gets them the undivided attention of the parent. Touch as you sing about gorgeous little toes and strong arms, silken hair and pudgy tummies. Babies are listening, feeling and learning. Who else in this world will ever pay you so much attention? In another few years, the baby certainly won't, so make the most of it while you can.

Sing a gentle song at feed times to help baby relax. Rock them as you feed and don't be scared to stand up and rock from side to side or slowly waltz around the room. This is relaxing for you both. Lullabies at night time help to send them off to sleep, and the babies will have their favourites so be prepared to learn a few and experiment with modulation and tempo. My eldest child preferred Silent Night. My younger two liked Rock-a-bye Baby sung very slow. This lullaby worked on my middle child until she was three!

Talk to your baby at every opportunity

Remember that baby is used to hearing your voice insitu. Chatting, reading, general conversation and questions invite the baby to respond, even if its only by smiling and making eye contact. Conversation also helps include the baby into the dynamics of family life. Teach your baby valuable skills right from the start simply by including them. This helps both parent and child. The child learns how to handle attention through growing confidence and esteem [established within the safety of the family]. The parent learns to understand how their child thinks and assimilates knowledge. In these early days, be aware of what you're teaching the child - strong values such as kindness and compassion, generosity and inclusion, and be sure to demonstrate them through actions as well.

Dance with your baby at every opportunity

Always my children's favourite part of the day. Turn the stereo on, crank up the volume and swing around the room! My children grew up with an appreciation of various types of music, especially jazz and swing because its fun to listen to when mum is also whirling you around the room. Not only is the parent getting some exercise, the baby is learning rhythm, harmony, coordination, and a sense of space. They are used to lots of movement so keep it up. I've watched young children, from the barely walking to seven or so years of age dance spontaneously to jazz music. Something in the mix is almost irresistible to their innate sense of rhythm and dance.

Nonsense dances to children's action songs like Knees Up Mother Brown will get the heart pumping and assist in coordination - the parents that is, and you'll have your babe giggling and chortling in no time! These type of songs are commonly available on CD, but if you're not sure ask at the local music shop or department store. Music for early childhood is big business!

I didn't pick these tips up from a book or hear them from a well-meaning friend, I discovered them with my first child. The first person ever who couldn't get enough of my singing and listened to every word that fell from my lips. Oh, those were the days! I carried the practise on and I now have three confident girls who love to sing and dance and talk my ear off. They are happy, well-rounded and know that if a great song comes on the radio I am happy to stop everything and sing or dance with them. None of us will ever be professional, but we sure have a lot of fun together.

Trish is a freelance writer, tutor, and mother of three healthy, happy children [and one neurotic, but loving, dog]. Read more of her articles at http://beginningsmiddlesends.blogspot.com/ or contact her at wordcatcher@hotmail.com.

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Dance Meditation - 2 Easy, Energizing and Relaxing Techniques

Meditation is an ancient practice that focuses on breathing techniques and quieting the mind: observing what is happening at the present moment, enhancing relaxation and awareness. Dance meditation is easy, stress reducing, energizing, and an effective way to relax muscular tension. Both men and women find that dance meditation induces a relaxed and focused body and mind.

You need only walk and sway with music to enjoy the benefits of dance meditation. It is not necessary to be a skilled dancer to have a fulfilling meditation experience. Dance meditation is not about dance technique; instead, it is a movement meditation where it is fine to dance in any way that feels good to you.

Almost any activity can become a meditation by quieting the mind's internal chatter and allowing relaxation to take place. Any of these popular meditation techniques may be combined with dance meditation:

* Visualizing images from nature such as a beach scene or the night sky;

* Focusing on where muscles are tense and then relaxing them one by one;

* Observing the rhythm of your breathing, flowing in and out;

* Focusing on an external object, such as a candle or statue;

* Verbal meditations with a prayer, chant, or song;

* Walking meditations.

There are different forms of dance meditation, just as there are different forms of dance: belly dance and tribal dances evolved from ancient times and merge well with meditation. Belly dance and meditation are both ancient arts that have evolved into modern times. Some belly dance instructors teach movement meditation techniques for stress relief and relaxation, since belly dance and meditation merge so well.

There are differences between dance meditation and other meditations. The eyes remain open during moving meditations to avoid colliding with surrounding objects, whereas many other meditations are done with eyes closed. Instead of mudras (prescribed poses of the fingers, such as those used in yogic meditation) dance meditations use abstract gestures of the arms and hands.

What you need for a basic dance meditation:

* Relaxing music with a slow tempo.

* A relaxed, quiet and safe environment.

* Comfortable clothing you can move in - no restrictive waistbands or tight pants.

A basic belly dance meditation technique:

* Use a slow song from a belly dance CD to inspire dance movements.

* Begin in a standing position, arms relaxed at sides.

* Focus on the rhythm of your breathing, slowly flowing in and out.

* Let your arms lift up, down, or any way that feels comfortable; mirror the rhythm of the music, or the rhythm of your breaths.

* Sense your body relaxing; allow stress to float away with each exhalation, releasing outward.

* Sway, walk, or do simple dance steps, moving with the rhythm of your music.

* Continue this for a time, becoming more and more relaxed.

* Slowly wind down, ending your meditation by sitting quietly and observing the relaxed feeling you attained. The next time you meditate, it will be easier to get to this relaxed place, because you have already experienced it.

Veil meditation

Meditation with a veil is another popular form of belly dance meditation to try; it is simple to learn and quite relaxing. To do a veil meditation, play with a soft three yard length of fabric about 40 inches wide, allowing it to flow in the air as you move it around with your hands, reflecting the flow of the music and rhythmic energy.

Ramona is the author of Dynamic Belly Dance, the Joyful Journey of Dancemaking and Performing. See free belly dance videos, read book excerpts, and order an autographed copy at http://www.DynamicBellyDance.com

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The Rhythmic Tribal Belly Dance

Tribal belly dance recreates what might have been as far as different tribes and the interaction between them. There is no real evidence as to what really existed but it is understood that tribal belly dance has its roots in folkloric and traditional dance. It has really taken off within the last ten to twenty years.

Tribal Belly Dance is a Western style of Belly Dance derived/fused primarily from the dance/troupe style of Jamila Salimpour in the 70's. This style of dance fuses various folklore and contemporary dance movements, from various countries such as the Middle East. In addition it uses a mix of music, often preferring acoustic instruments, authentic tribal songs or tribal sounding songs. However, recently it has been incorporating a lot of the world trance and beat music.

This intriguing dance is characterized by an improvisational style, with dancers learning sets of steps and moves rather than choreographing entire dances. The dance is also very stress relieving and women often confess that belly dance class is the highlight of their week and that they feel so good when they leave class, not only physically, but mentally as well. Tribal belly dance is a powerful and fun way to express yourself, and share in something truly uplifting with other women.

Its roots are in folkloric and the traditional belly dance. That being said it is considered a recent innovation. It's really taken off within the last ten to twenty years because of the exciting nature of the dance. The visual display of several dancers all performing at once is very compelling and exciting to watch.

Performances are seldom choreographed but rather cued from a vocabulary of movement by a designated lead dancer. This encourages a spirit of team work, awareness and cooperation, all parts of being a "tribe". Performances of this style are quite energetic and exciting to watch. However, a side effect is that dancers who only study this style of dance could potentially be unable to dance without the lead of other tribal improvisational dancers.

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The Word Game

What is it about words? What is it that makes them so fascinating, or so difficult? Way back when, when I was in school, I was a perfectionist. Of course, I still am, but back then one of the ways that those traits came out was in my writing. I have always loved to write. It was a point of pride to never use the same words to describe the same thing twice in anything that I wrote. One thing that I did that enhanced my ability to fulfill this quest was taking foreign languages. In high school, I took French, Spanish and Latin. It was so cool how learning these languages improved my English, especially Latin. I can remember my Latin teacher telling me that someday in the future, "agricola", or farmer, would probably be the only Latin word I would remember. Even then, Latin was a language that was "dying" in popularity. Of course they were close to right, although I do remember "amor" or love, as well. (That's the romantic in me, I suppose.)

The cool thing about learning new languages was the understanding they provided me in understanding English. Agricola, for example, is a root word for agriculture. Amor is a root word for amorous. When I was in school we had the choice of taking French or Spanish in 7th grade. I chose French because that was the language that my best friend at the time chose. I was always glad that I did, because after learning English and French, Spanish, and then Latin, were a breeze. How many times in your life have you heard someone talk about their "fianc" or about going to a "rendez-vous"? What about eating "tortillas" or "enchiladas"? Every language has added to ours in some way. Latin is the root language for all three of the others, as well as several other languages, including Italian.

Now, why would anyone care about my foreign language experience? Well, what it all comes down to is my vocabulary. While I, admittedly, have lost quite a bit over the years, the experiences that I have had have given me a basis to remember. When I speak, or when I write, it is natural for me to do my best to use words that are a perfect fit. I cannot relax when I am writing if I cannot think of exactly the word I need to make my meaning understood. Having a Thesaurus helps, of course, but what about when I am not at home, or in a situation where I have to have instantaneous recall? That is where having a large vocabulary can make a huge difference. It makes a difference in how employers look at me. It makes a difference in how others perceive my intelligence. It really comes in handy when helping my children in school.

All that is well and good, but what if you haven't had the opportunities that I have had to learn? What if you are a student, struggling in school? What if you are a parent and your kids are struggling, but you are unable to help them? What if you lost your job and are in the market for a new one? What if you are trying to climb the corporate ladder or just move up in your company? Or even, what if you are retired and just want to travel or volunteer, and you end up helping children with their schoolwork? Whatever place you are in in life, a substantial vocabulary will help you.

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