Have you ever wondered about the origin of tap dance terminology? A cramp roll? A Maxie Ford? The Shim Sham? Put your tap trivia to the test as we take a trip through toe-tapping history!

The leotard we know and love today is a one-piece garment that covers the upper body while leaving the legs free ⁠— but it hasn't always looked this way. Here we chart this rise and rise of this famed dancewear staple! 

Have you ever wondered how the traditional dance medium ballet came to be? Brush up on your knowledge as BLOCH details the history of one of our favorite types of dance!

In need of a little encouragement before your performance? Read on as we present five inspiring pearls of wisdom from some of the most iconic dancers in history.

Dance has long been a subject explored by many of the world’s most respected artists ⁠— and for good reason. Here we showcase some of our favorite historical works of art centered around the medium of dance.