BACK TO DANCE
As we settle in to a new year of dance let’s be sure that we are setting our dancers and ourselves up for success. As studio...
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Where Spirits Soar
and Dreams Take Flight
Dance is for every body, and everybody can dance. We are ready when you are.
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- Aug 21
COMMUNITY IN DANCE
Community is not only one of our core values but also something we plan on focusing more on this year. It is important that within our...
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- Jul 24
SUMMER DANCE
Many dancers look forward to Summer to take some time off to enjoy vacations and some down time. Taking time off is crucial and necessary...
Jaime Montana
- Jun 2
EMBRACE THE JOY OF RECITAL SEASON: SHINE AND CELEBRATE GROWTH
Who says Christmas is the happiest time of the year? Not me. Recital time is when true joy and fulfillment flourish. It's a time to...
Jaime Montana
- Apr 30
WHY DO YOU DANCE?
I have been thinking back to my college days lately and remembering one very important class “Dance Theory” I remember it was the first...
Jaime Montana
- Apr 24
HOW TO RE-CHARGE AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
Many times as dancers we become hyper-focused on the art form and passion we love and we can lose ourselves. It is very important to be...
Jaime Montana
- Mar 28
THE AGE OLD QUESTION…IS DANCE AN ART OR A SPORT?
Well depending who you ask the answer can vary. As a dancer myself for 43 years I stay true to my belief that dance is an art. Are...
Jaime Montana
- Feb 20
BEING A WELL ROUNDED DANCER
I’m sure you have all heard it said that Ballet is the foundation of all forms of dance, and while there is some truth to that, all...
Jaime Montana
- Jan 20
LEADERSHIP IN DANCE
I have said it before and I will say it again, Dance creates leaders and the world needs more of them always. We are a leadership program...
Jaime Montana
- Dec 27, 2022
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY
Choreography is a very personal thing, but to who? The choreographer or the dancer? The answer is both, in my opinion. While the...
Jaime Montana
- Nov 27, 2022
CONNECTION IN CLASS
We speak so often about kids these days being on a screen for too long and how that is not the best developmentally for their growth....
Jaime Montana
- Oct 23, 2022
DOES SIZE MATTER?
The answer in short, is yes! Class size in a dance classroom is not only important based on physical space but what kind of learning...
Jaime Montana
- Jul 26, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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...
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