The primary purpose for dance studios is to provide high quality dance education while providing opportunities for performances and in some cases opportunities for participation on competition teams. But should a dance studio provide MORE to the children they teach? We definitely think so! Liberty Dance Center is the only dance studio in the area…
The holidays are a time of hustle and bustle, excitement and business, joy and sometimes sorrow. Many people are going through hard times this year, especially in the wake of the Waukesha parade tragedy. Our December challenge for “Live Your Best Life” at Liberty Dance Center has focused on giving. In case you missed it…
We just wrapped up November and started the final month of the year. I am, like many of you probably are, experiencing a pas de deux of emotions. What is a pas de deux? Well, in the ballet world it’s a dance for two people. It’s usually grand and full of emotions (as well as…
“Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing, and there’s so much to smile about.” -Marilyn Monroe This month, our challenge at Liberty Dance Center is to focus on gratitude each day. We all know that Thanksgiving and the holidays are a time to reflect on the blessings in our life. But how often do…
“Fall is proof that change is beautiful” I saw this quote on a friend’s Facebook page the other day and it just resonated with me. Fall is my personal favorite holiday, which is ironic because I would not consider myself great when it comes to change. But seeing that quote made me rethink how I…
“It’s hard, but worth it” I have a lot of time to think when I go for a run. This past weekend, I had HOURS to think as I ran my third marathon (that’s 26.2 miles, and that takes a handful of hours). And I always feel that the things and thoughts I experience when…
“The best things in life don’t come easy, but those things are the ones worth the sacrifice.” -Adriana Locke When you watch a ballerina bourée (a fancy word for tiptoe) across the stage, all you see is poise and grace. She makes it look effortlessly easy. What you don’t see are the years of struggle,…
This year at Liberty Dance Center, we are doing a year long theme of “Live your best life”. Each month will have a challenge that we hope our dance community will participate in. For September, that challenge is to DO SOMETHING THAT SCARES YOU. The first step towards something new is always the hardest. And…
“Dancing with your feet is one thing. Dancing with your heart is another.“ We have this quote displayed on our wall loud and proud in our large studio. It was also in our old location and on our brochures when we first opened Liberty Dance Center in 2008. This quote accurately describes our belief that…
After dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year, getting our dancers back on stage was more important than ever. We were proud to be able to put on 7 shows this past weekend! Feeling the excitement and seeing sparkling eyes backstage brought joy to our hearts. These dancers worked so…