Picking Costumes For Dancers
When planning a recital or competition team season, how does a dance studio decide on which costumes to select for its dancers?
When planning a recital or competition team season, how does a dance studio decide on which costumes to select for its dancers?
What separates successful people in various walks of life, from others not as successful, is their ability to develop good habits and routines. They are disciplined, their efforts are consistent, and they don’t fall victim to excuses keeping them from their goals. This definitely applies in the dance world whether you are a once a…
More and more families are taking the path to “home school” their children. As a result, there are more and more resources available to parents today. It is easier to pursue this path then it was only a few years ago. When “home schooling,” it is still good for the child to have opportunities to engage in…
In case you have a new dancer starting this year, here is a quick checklist of pointers to help you get started and stay on track…
Parents sometimes wonder if the money they spend on their children’s dance sessions is money well spent. Exactly what are they getting for their investment in dance? Here are some positive things most, if not all, dancers get from participating in dance classes…
With the start of a new dance season, we offer some advice for new or experienced dancers to start the new season off on a positive foot. Make plans to have a great year learning new techniques, meeting new friends, challenging yourself and most of all having a lot of FUN! Here are some things…
How does a young dancer make a mark at the dance studio and stand out to other dancers, teachers, parents, and audiences? Here are some behaviors and steps you can take to make that favorable impression. These behaviors will serve you well all through life.
It is important for dance educators to be teaching respect for dance and instilling in their students a sense of reverence for the art of dance. One definition of reverence is “honor or respect felt or shown” and building this principle in our dance students should be one of our priorities.
Dance is an art form where each dancer has his or her own personality in terms of technique, style, and creativity. Dance can be its own language and there have been many great dancers who have performed their dance skills in a variety of venues. Below is a list of some of the best dancers…
Highly successful people are shown to have developed strong habits and routines in the ways they conduct themselves in life.