Summer is a time for most young dancers to take it easy and enjoy the summer break from school. Most kids chill out, take a summer vacation with their parents, and just have fun with their family and friends. Some dancers take a break from dance completely, while others may take fewer classes than they…
DetailsThe weeks leading up to, and the week of a dance recital, can cause a lot of stress for dancers as well as for their parents. Recital is the culmination of a year’s full of hard work, and each dancer wants to shine in front of fellow dancers, family, and friends. This can all lead…
DetailsEvery dancer wants to reach their ultimate goal whether it is to become a professional dancer or just to have dance become an important part of their life. Whatever your goal is, below are a few tips to help you become the “best you can be” as a dancer.
DetailsDance can be an expensive activity for parents of a dancer, considering tuition, costumes, shoes, and clothing. If a child participates on a competition dance team there are additional costs of competition entry fees, choreography fees, more costumes as well as transportation and hotel costs to consider. But if your child truly enjoys dance, and…
DetailsWhat if your daughter approaches you asking to dedicate some space inside your home for her to practice dance or have friends over to dance?
As a follow up to our previous blog topic on “Tips for Dancers in their First Competition“, we have attached two brief videos (see above and below). These videos show our dancers receiving their trophies at the recent Legacy Dance Competition this past weekend in Middleton, WI.
DetailsOur dance studio has several younger dancers participating in their first year on the studio’s competition team. Heading into their first dance competitions can be a nervous time for younger, first time dance competitors. Here are some ideas to make sure you are prepared to perform at your highest level and have fun with the…
DetailsThere have been many great dance movies that warrant you taking time to watch and enjoy. We have taken a look at the last forty plus years and have chosen our favorite dance movies from the 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, and the 2,000’s. Here are our movie picks from each of those decades:
DetailsDancers should consider themselves as athletes and, therefore, should make sure they take good care of their bodies and minds. Below are five simple steps for dancers to keep themselves in tip-top shape to perform at their best…
DetailsWhen to Start Dancing? Parents across the country often ask themselves how and when they should get their children involved in dance. Studio owners, during registration and throughout the dance season are often asked, “Is it too late to get my daughter/son to start dance classes?”
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