After dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year, getting our dancers back on stage was more important than ever. We were proud to be able to put on 7 shows this past weekend! Feeling the excitement and seeing sparkling eyes backstage brought joy to our hearts. These dancers worked so…
They say there are two types of people in the world… ones who see the glass half full and ones who see it as half empty. Optimists and pessimists. Those with growth mindsets and those with fixed mindsets. Sometimes, we even bounce back and forth between 2 types! This past year has brought on more…
Want to improve your dance abilities? Here are some things you can focus on that will make you a better dancer.
What is a Tech-Enabled Dance Studio? There are probably many answers to this question, but a simple answer is “the addition of technology that allows a dance studio flexibility to deliver dance class content in a variety of delivery formats”. This became a necessity with the challenges dance studios across the world faced in the…
Dance studios across the country and around the world have had their businesses turned upside down over the past few months of 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic. These trying times make it imperative for dance studio owners to take the necessary steps to make their dance environments as safe as possible. As a certified Youth…
In the previous two blog posts (part 1, part 2), we discussed why some dance studios implemented virtual classes, how it was done and some feedback on how well it was received. In this post, the third and final of the series, we take a look at how a dance studio can continue to utilize…
In the previous post we posed the question of “What can a dance studio do when the government shuts down businesses due to a pandemic?” We at Liberty Dance Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin acted quickly when the state imposed a “Safer at Home” mandate. That order to close non-essential businesses may have closed our physical…
Dance provides Health Benefits for Young and Old Dance is a great way to keep your body and mind healthy whether you are a younger or older dancer. Studies have shown that dancing can help you lose or maintain weight, stay flexible, reduce stress, and more. Read below to learn more about the benefits of…
Flexibility is a critical building block for a successful ballet dancer. Flexible dancers tend to have a wider range of motion. This helps protect against injury and enables more elegant lines in their dance routines. And no matter how flexible you already are, there is probably more room for improvement.