In the previous two blog posts (part 1, part 2), we discussed why some dance studios implemented virtual classes, how it was done and some feedback on how well it was received. In this post, the third and final of the series, we take a look at how a dance studio can continue to utilize…
In the previous post we posed the question of “What can a dance studio do when the government shuts down businesses due to a pandemic?” We at Liberty Dance Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin acted quickly when the state imposed a “Safer at Home” mandate. That order to close non-essential businesses may have closed our physical…
What does a dance studio do when the government shuts down “non-essential” businesses due to a global pandemic? Some dance studios will just shut their doors and wait for their state or municipality to allow them to re-open. Sadly, this leaves their students without the option to keep up with their dance studies, stay physically…
Dancers want to be successful in class and push themselves to get as much out of class as possible. To achieve this here are some simple suggestions to make sure your dancer is getting the most out of his or her classes.
It’s important that you work to maintain a strong, positive self image. This will help you thrive both as a dancer and in life as well. Here are nine tips that can help:
In our previous blog posts (part 1 and part 2), we introduced you to new ways in which local dance studios can step up their game through YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates in Dance) certification. This final post in the series summarizes the steps you can take to bring your dance studio to the next level.…
In our previous blog post, we introduced a new way for local dance studios to step up their game by providing a Happy, Healthy and Safe dance environment through YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates in Dance) certification. In this second of the series of blogs we will discuss another element of studio certification. YOUTH PROTECTION ADVOCATES…
The primary purpose for dance studios is to provide high quality dance education. On top of that, a dance studio should also provide opportunities to participate in performances and competitions. But should a dance studio provide even more to the children they teach? We think so! Over our next series of blogs, we will provide…
Many of our students absolutely love practicing dance at home. You’ll find them twirling in the living room and tapping in the kitchen—they just can’t contain their enthusiasm! It’s not uncommon for a parent to tell us that their child feels compelled to choreograph with their friends after school or teach their stuffed animals how…
Why is it so important that Liberty Dance Center offers age-appropriate movement for its students? Because your child’s safety depends on it! Safe movements for young dancers are dependent on their ages and rate of physical growth. For example, growth plates in the skeleton—the growing tissues that help bones become strong—don’t reach full maturity until…