Apr 252 minDANCE TAUGHT FROM A MULTI MEDIA PERSPECTIVEWhat 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...
Mar 172 minWHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A STUDIOWhen 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...
Feb 111 minWHAT’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...
Jan 141 minADDING GOOD HABITSEvery 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,...
Nov 12, 20211 minCOMMUNITY WITHIN THE STUDIOWhy is it important to find a studio where they have built a community? Many reasons actually. There is a studio out there for everyone,...
Oct 15, 20211 minWHAT 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...
Sep 10, 20212 minWHY 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...
Aug 13, 20211 minBASICS MATTERAfter spending a week away at a very inspirational conference my passion and spirit for sharing the art of dance has been re-born! My...
Jun 11, 20212 minWHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM MY ADULT BABIESI’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...
May 12, 20211 minLEARNING FROM YOUR PEERSAs 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...
Apr 19, 20211 minWhat 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...
Mar 14, 20211 minDo Not Push ThroughMany of us are aware that back in the day dancers that would get injured would “push through.” Whether they put this upon themselves or...
Feb 10, 20212 minBALLET BASICSMany young dancers dream about growing up and becoming a professional ballerina, while others prefer different styles such as Jazz, Tap,...
Jan 16, 20211 minNEW YEAR…NEW ADDITIONSWe all are familiar with the phrase “new year, new me” and while the intentions behind that sentiment can be great, it doesn't always...
Dec 27, 20201 minCONSISTENCY IS KEYTaking 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...
Nov 11, 20201 minMOVING TOWARD MENTAL HAPPINESSEver 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...
Oct 21, 20201 minWHAT 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...
Sep 14, 20201 minBACK TO DANCE DURING A PANDEMICAs 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...
Aug 25, 20201 minSTAYING HEALTHY AND HAPPY WHILE ON BREAK FROM DANCEMost dance studios are on a Summer/Fall break at this time. This is a great opportunity to practice at home. You will be glad you did...
Jul 16, 20201 minBEING PART OF A DANCE COMMUNITY Most dance studios have re-opened and are in full swing... well almost. As a studio owner I was worried about what our Summer classes...