We’re not going to tell you how to plan a perfect recital; we’re guessing you already have that down. After all, choreography and costume coordination and all of that is probably your forte, as a dance enthusiast and creative professional. However, preparing for a snag-free recital week requires quite another skill set. Those organizational skills […]
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Boys in Dance: How Parents Can Encourage Confidence
Dance has historically been stereotyped as a female-dominated activity, which can make boys feel out of place – especially when they are young. For parents of boys in dance, this can raise questions: Will he feel confident? Will he be accepted by peers? How can I support him without adding pressure? The truth is that […]
Online Marketing for Dance Studios: Your Facebook Page, Part 2
We get it. You’re a dancer and an instructor, not a “computer person.” But really, we all need to be tech savvy these days, and thankfully doing so doesn’t require any technical expertise or programming lingo anymore. At least not if you know the right people and use the right tools to your advantage. Some […]
Dance Kinesiology 101: Understanding How the Dancer’s Body Moves
A dancer’s body is far more than simply a collection of muscles and bones. It is an instrument of movement, expression, rhythm, coordination, balance, athleticism, and artistry. Every leap, turn, extension, and landing depends upon the body working together with incredible precision. But many dancers spend years practicing movement without fully understanding what is actually […]
Dancers: What It Means When Your Body Snaps, Crackles & Pops, Part 2
The constant movement involved in dance is a great form of exercise but can cause various body parts, especially joints, to make lots of different sounds. In Part 1, we’ve already looked at possible causes of and solutions for neck and back cracking and hip popping. Now we’ll turn our attention to the next joint […]
10 Steps to Choreographing Your First Dance Solo
Creating your first dance solo can feel both exciting and intimidating. For many dancers, choreography is a completely different experience from simply learning steps in class. Instead of following someone else’s movement ideas, you suddenly become responsible for creating the story, the pacing, the emotion, and the visual impact yourself. That can feel overwhelming at […]
Why Young Dancers Experience Overuse Injuries
Dance is physically demanding in ways many people outside the dance world do not fully realize. While audiences often see grace, artistry, and performance, dancers experience repetitive movement patterns, intense training schedules, muscular fatigue, impact forces, and long hours of technical practice behind the scenes. For young dancers especially, the physical demands of training can […]
Breast Care for Teen Dancers: Staying Comfortable & Confident in Class and Performance
As a teen dancer, your body is changing – and that can affect how you feel during class, rehearsals, and performances. One area that often gets overlooked is breast support. Learning how to stay comfortable and confident is just as important as your technique. Feeling secure allows you to focus on your movement, your performance, […]
Dance Studio Tips: Hiring Quality Staff Members
As director of your dance studio, you have a multi-faceted role that requires plenty of skills and oversight of many areas. Managing your staff is one of those areas you probably didn’t anticipate taking up so much of your time — especially if you have a high staff turnover rate. Not only does high turnover […]
What Turnout Actually Is (And What It Is Not)
Turnout is one of the most recognizable concepts in dance. Even people with little dance experience often associate ballet and many other dance styles with dancers standing with their feet turned outward. Yet despite how common turnout is in dance training, it is also one of the most misunderstood concepts among students, parents, and sometimes […]
How to Encourage Healthy Habits in Young Dancers
Raising a young dancer comes with both joys and challenges. While dance can be incredibly rewarding, it also demands discipline, physical stamina, and emotional resilience. Encouraging healthy habits early not only supports your child’s growth as a dancer but also helps them develop lifelong wellness skills. Foster a Balanced Relationship with Food Proper nutrition is […]
Dancers: What It Means When Your Body Snaps, Crackles & Pops, Part 1
If you’ve been a dancer for any length of time, you no doubt have noticed that your body can be a bit noisy. This is especially true when you’re practicing in the studio or performing on the stage. If you’re new to dancing, you may be alarmed by this phenomenon. Dancers Can Expect Their Bodies […]
Dance Studio Etiquette for Parents
For parents of dance students, the studio can be both exciting and overwhelming. Watching your child learn, perform, and grow is a joyful experience. Yet, dance studios have unique environments and expectations that can feel unfamiliar to newcomers. Understanding proper studio etiquette ensures a positive experience for your child, the teacher, and other families. It […]
Dancer Life: Putting Competitions in Perspective
What’s your general take on dance competitions? This topic seems to be fairly polarizing among students and parents as well as studio owners and instructors. Whether you’re an enthusiastic proponent of competitions, a definite nay-sayer, or undecided, we think you’ll find this information helpful as you consider the best path for you, your daughter, or […]