In dance and in life, we all have goals. Sometimes the only thing standing between us and achieving them is knowing where to start. That’s where the guidance of the SMART goal system can help. Set goals that are: Specific: “I want to get better at turns” is a great goal to have. A specific…
TikTok. Instagram. Snapchat. “So You Think You Can Dance?” What do these things have in common? They all highlight dancers executing mind-blowing performances and seamless tricks for the camera. They all make it look so easy. Social media and TV shows highlight the success of these dancers, oftentimes without showing the years of hard work…
“The leaves are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go.” -Ashley Wolsey It’s officially Fall! By now we have had a few weeks to settle into new routines. Fall is such a beautiful time of transition. We may still be adjusting to major shifts in our lives, but with time,…
You’ve probably noticed by now that our theme for the 2024-2025 dance year is “Sunshine State of Mind”! This theme was chosen for Miss Michelle’s 15th year of teaching at LDC! She is a ray of human sunshine. Be The Sunshine All September long, we are finding ways to “be the sunshine” for our students,…
Last weekend, a special group of Liberty Dance Center dancers traveled to DeForest, WI to compete at AMP Dance Competition for three jam-packed days of dancing. They danced their hearts out and took home many awards. The rewards of competing go far beyond the trophies and accolades we bring home, though. Competition Teams Competition teams…
Excitement is in the air this week as the dancers receive their recital costumes! Did you ever wonder about the process of costuming? There’s more to it than meets the eye. Picking Costumes There is a whole world of preparation that goes into picking costumes for each class. After each recital dance song is selected,…
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” ~Walt Disney I’m a big believer in following your dreams. Find your passion, your mission, your why and make it happen. That said…I agree with Walt that you have to have courage to pursue them. I also believe that you must…
Ask any dance parent, and they’ll probably tell you that their child makes up their own dances at home and performs them for family and friends. One of the most fun aspects of being a dancer is that you can take your skills out into the world and show others. Dance gives you a chance…
If you’re at the studio on a weekend morning, it’s likely you’ve seen some of our most special classes taking place. Every Saturday, three classes of Darby’s Dancers come together with their Big Sisters to dance, learn, and build lasting relationships. Darby’s Dancers Darby’s Dancers is a national program created by a visionary woman named…
At Liberty Dance Center, our teachers come from a variety of backgrounds. Most of them grew up dancing and then chose to combine their passion for dance with their interest in education. Some teachers pursued other careers but discovered that teaching dance always held a special place in their hearts. And some just always knew…