Preparing to Dance in the Winter Months

Preparing to Dance in the Winter Months

Preparing to Dance in the Winter Months The colder months can provide challenges for any athlete. Whether your sport or activity has ongoing games during these months or you just want to keep yourself ready and in playing condition for the upcoming season, training...
Dance Recital Planning Checklist

Dance Recital Planning Checklist

As we gear up for performance and recital season, I remember a simpler time when all I had to focus on was dancing. I got my first real glimpse of studio ownership the more time I spent there and despite the fact that organizing an annual studio showcase seemed like a...
The 8 Best Christmas Gifts for a Dancer

The 8 Best Christmas Gifts for a Dancer

This holiday season is an exciting time for gift giving and receiving. There are so many ways to gift the dancer and further foster this love of the performing arts. Here are 8 of our favorite expressions of gratitude and love to present to the dancer in your life: 1)...
The importance of meeting studio dress requirements

The importance of meeting studio dress requirements

All dance teachers experience the occasional eye roll when it comes to enforcing dress requirements in class, but as an art form, dance warrants a level of respect from students. Each genre of dance has their own “uniform” so to speak, with some being more direct in...
The sweat factor: maintaining and organizing your dancewear

The sweat factor: maintaining and organizing your dancewear

Organizing and maintaining dancewear is much easier as a child… because your mom does it! But as you become a seasoned dancer and the responsibility of tending to your own clothing is put on you, it’s important to establish good habits. There are 2 elements to...