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…
Has your child ever come to you and said they want to quit something? Maybe it was a board game or a homework assignment, or a project they started and weren’t motivated to finish. Maybe it was an activity you signed them up for after school; maybe it was even dance. Although it tugs at our…
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…
The primary purpose for dance studios is to provide high quality dance education. On top of that, a dance studio should also provide opportunities to participate in performances and competitions. But should a dance studio provide even more to the children they teach? We think so! Over our next series of blogs, we will provide…
In case you have a new dancer starting this year, here is a quick checklist of pointers to help you get started and stay on track…
Most articles about kids starting dance classes cover the benefits the child receives from dance. This article focuses on what a parent can get from enrolling their child in dance. Yes, the child can benefit from the exercise they get dancing, the new friends they meet, the discipline and creativity involved with dance, and the…