What if your daughter approaches you asking to dedicate some space inside your home for her to practice dance or have friends over to dance? Some of the parents at my daughter’s dance studio have recently asked about the possibility…
As a follow up to our previous blog topic on "Tips for Dancers in their First Competition", we have attached two brief videos (see above and below). These videos show our dancers receiving their trophies at the recent Legacy Dance…
Our dance studio has several younger dancers participating in their first year on the studio’s competition team. Heading into their first dance competitions can be a nervous time for younger, first time dance competitors. Here are some ideas to make…
There have been many great dance movies that warrant you taking time to watch and enjoy. We have taken a look at the last forty plus years and have chosen our favorite dance movies from the 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, and…
Dancers should consider themselves as athletes and, therefore, should make sure they take good care of their bodies and minds. Below are five simple steps for dancers to keep themselves in tip-top shape to perform at their best... 1. Sleep…
When to Start Dancing? Parents across the country often ask themselves how and when they should get their children involved in dance. Studio owners, during registration and throughout the dance season are often asked, “Is it too late to get…
Dancers of all ages face the challenge of balancing their love of dance with the importance of keeping up and excelling at their school work. You may desire to be the best dancer you can be, but you and your parents…
In the first Behind the Scenes at Dance Recitals post, we took a look at the recital theme, music, costumes, logo, and ticketing process. In this post we continue with five more important considerations for a successful dance recital. Keep…
An annual event at most dance studios across the U.S. is what often is called the “Spring Recital,” although the name can change depending on the studio. Whatever the name, the event takes an enormous amount of planning, creativity and…
In Part 1 of this two-part series we took a look at what types of career opportunities exist for the child who wants to dance professionally. In this post, we are going to look at the following two questions: What type of…
