When I was a child, I was a shy little girl. I always had a lot going on in my mind, but I was quiet in a crowd. Dance gave me a voice to express myself. It became my passion. Throughout my whole life, dance has been a way to say the things I can’t.…
“Dancing with your feet is one thing. Dancing with your heart is another.“ We have this quote displayed on our wall loud and proud in our large studio. It was also in our old location and on our brochures when we first opened Liberty Dance Center in 2008. This quote accurately describes our belief that…
The spring show is known for creating special memories—both for the dancer and for their family and friends. It is a sentimental moment in time for many parents, watching their child perform in front of an audience! For most of our dance families at Liberty Dance Center, it marks the closure of one year’s journey…
New knowledge and skills abound when it comes to preparing for a big goal, in our case, our spring show… and we’re not just talking about learning dance steps! There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to all of the advantages of participation. Our dancers have been working extra hard the past month…
Dance is the ultimate performing art, and dancing onstage and performing serves as a powerful tool for building a child’s confidence in themselves—a confidence that easily carries over into a dancer’s home life, schoolwork, and friendships. So how can one special event create such a big difference? Well, it’s not just about that day. It’s…
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…
When planning a recital or competition team season, how does a dance studio decide on which costumes to select for its dancers?
Dance Competitions often bring out highly competitive behaviors as the dancers compete with others to prove they are the best in their category. This is a drive often fueled by hours of practice and preparation.
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 Competition this past weekend in Middleton, WI.
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 sure you are prepared to perform at your highest level and have fun with the…