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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 studi

Jaime Montana
Aug 21, 2023


SUMMER DANCE
Many dancers eagerly await summer for vacations and downtime, which are crucial for rejuvenation. However, extended breaks from dance can le

Jaime Montana
Jul 24, 2023


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
Jun 1, 2023


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 30, 2023


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
Apr 24, 2023


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
Mar 28, 2023


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
Feb 20, 2023


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
Jan 20, 2023


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
Dec 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
Nov 27, 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
Oct 23, 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
Jul 26, 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
Jun 16, 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
Apr 24, 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
Mar 17, 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
Feb 10, 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
Jan 14, 2022


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
Nov 12, 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
Oct 15, 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
Sep 10, 2021
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