FINDING THE RIGHT FIT IN A STUDIO
I’m sure you have heard it said before, “There is a studio out there for everybody” but what exactly does that mean? It means that the...
Jaime Montana
- Jun 16
SUMMER DANCE
You have heard the old saying “If you don’t use it, you lose it” well, that’s true for dancers too. While dancers, as any athletes do...
Jaime Montana
- Apr 25
DANCE TAUGHT FROM A MULTI MEDIA PERSPECTIVE
What did I just say? Sounds crazy? Yes, but hear me out. As a teacher for 27 years, I have learned the importance of evolving with the...
Jaime Montana
- Mar 17
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A STUDIO
When considering dance for your child there are few things to consider that you may not have thought of. Here is a list of the top ten...
Jaime Montana
- Feb 11
WHAT’S STANDING IN YOUR WAY?
Believe it or not many dancers that may seem confident on stage in the final performance did not get there overnight. Many dancers...
Jaime Montana
- Jan 14
ADDING GOOD HABITS
Every year many people start off with resolutions and things they want to leave behind in the past year. For many this doesn’t last. So,...
Jaime Montana
- Nov 12, 2021
COMMUNITY WITHIN THE STUDIO
Why is it important to find a studio where they have built a community? Many reasons actually. There is a studio out there for everyone,...
Jaime Montana
- Oct 15, 2021
WHAT TYPE OF LEARNER ARE YOU?
When learning anything it can be helpful to first be clear on how you as an individual learn and process new information. This is also...
Jaime Montana
- Sep 10, 2021
WHY YOU ARE NOT PAYING FOR DANCE?
Parents, ever wonder what you are paying for when taking your child to dance? Yes dance class can add up but is it worth it? Yes, it is...
Jaime Montana
- Aug 13, 2021
BASICS MATTER
After spending a week away at a very inspirational conference my passion and spirit for sharing the art of dance has been re-born! My...
Jaime Montana
- Jun 11, 2021
WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM MY ADULT BABIES
I’m going to be honest, and you may not like it. I never really loved teaching adult dance classes. That is until recently. While I am a...
Jaime Montana
- May 12, 2021
LEARNING FROM YOUR PEERS
As a dancer we all know and expect that while in class we will learn from our teacher but it’s important to remember that you can also...
Jaime Montana
- Apr 18, 2021
What are competition judges looking for?
After speaking with many competition judges I can tell you they are not looking for more “tricks”. While they can be impressive, IF...
Jaime Montana
- Mar 14, 2021
Do Not Push Through
Many of us are aware that back in the day dancers that would get injured would “push through.” Whether they put this upon themselves or...
Jaime Montana
- Feb 10, 2021
BALLET BASICS
Many young dancers dream about growing up and becoming a professional ballerina, while others prefer different styles such as Jazz, Tap,...
Jaime Montana
- Jan 16, 2021
NEW YEAR…NEW ADDITIONS
We all are familiar with the phrase “new year, new me” and while the intentions behind that sentiment can be great, it doesn't always...
Jaime Montana
- Dec 27, 2020
CONSISTENCY IS KEY
Taking time to dance when on a break… Most of us are on Winter break at this time but that doesn’t mean a break for your body. Keeping...
Jaime Montana
- Nov 11, 2020
MOVING TOWARD MENTAL HAPPINESS
Ever hear that exercise can help to boost your mood and clear your head? Well, I am here to tell you that dancing is even better! While...
Jaime Montana
- Oct 21, 2020
WHAT MAKES DANCE A UNIQUE ACTIVITY?
Been thinking a lot lately about all of the benefits of dance and other kids activities during this time when they so desperately need...
Jaime Montana
- Sep 14, 2020
BACK TO DANCE DURING A PANDEMIC
As we all get ready to head back to some sense of normalcy let’s not forget the importance of checking in. Your teachers have missed you...