Back at it and new beginnings!
The start of a new season of dance brings so many emotions. For lots, it’s excitement! To see their beloved dance friends again, see their favorite dance teachers and all the exciting things that they know a dance season brings.
For others, they feel more nervous. New things, situations and environments can be scary. But one of my all time favorite quotes is “do one thing everyday that scares you.”
At Liberty Dance Center, we understand these feelings and sometimes feel them ourselves! We take deep pride in being aware of our students and how they approach the new season and do our best to meet them where they are at. A good push out of your comfort zone, when done out of love, can me a magical thing! It’s so fun for us to see how each student grows as both a dancer and a person throughout the season. When we are watching their recital performance from side stage, we beam with pride knowing that some of the dancers really had a hard time at the start of the season. And to see what they have overcome, either physical dance moves or confidence wise is truly inspiring. There are many a tear shed from the side of the stage…all good of course!
So dancers, I encourage you to set a goal for yourself that’s a bit out of reach. Maybe that’s trying a new style. Maybe it’s getting yourself up to the front of the line for across the floor. Maybe that’s meeting a new friend.
Parents, I encourage you to be there for your child through the positive, happy, “I love to dance” days. But more importantly, through those days (because we all have them) where your dancer “doesn’t feel like it” or “they’re bored in class”. Remind them that sometimes you have to go back to basics to grow. Like pulling the arrow back before releasing! And something I heard an Olympic athlete say her parents’ rule was…”you can quit, but never on a bad day.”
I know this season is going to be full of way more good days, than bad days. But pushing ourselves to try new things and keep going when things are hard…that’s the magic! Let’s make this season, #19 for Liberty Dance Center, the best one yet. We’re here for you every dance step of the way!
~Miss Kate Moody
