Performing to Show Progress, Not Perfection
“Practice makes perfect.” Chances are you’ve heard this saying many, many times in your life. (We sure have!) It’s one of the most well-known proverbs, with roots that go all the
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Making Progress in Dance
Progress in dance can sometimes look a lot like it does in school: Students learn new concepts and techniques, and they build on that knowledge over time. There are milestones
Practicing at Home
We love it when our students say they want to practice at home! Sometimes they’ll tell us how they like to create their own dances; other times they want to
Recital Expectations for Your Little One
Performing in the recital is a brand new experience for most of our young dancers. And while some will find it exciting, others might be a little nervous. In our
Mindset Shift: From “Left Behind” to “Lifted Up”
When your child gets disappointing news, you probably sense it immediately, right? (Your parent antennae are always up!) You know when they are sad or annoyed, or if they are
What Is Recital?
You’ve heard us talking about it. You’ve seen it mentioned on our website and in our emails. You know there’s a lot of excitement around it … but what exactly
Getting Organized for Competition
You know when you’re on the way out the door and find yourself literally skidding to a stop because you (or your kid) forgot something super important? Your laptop, that
Healthy Priorities for the Competition Dancer
As part of the competition team, your child is logging MANY hours at the studio at this time of year … plus school, plus homework, plus life with family and
Why Quitting Isn’t the Answer
Has your child ever come to you and said they want to quit something? Maybe it was a board game or a homework assignment, or a project they started and