It can be difficult at any age to meet new people and find meaningful, long-lasting friendships. But a great way to meet new friends is to head to your local dance studio. Below are some benefits of dance for people of all age groups: Teens: If you remember being a teenager, you can appreciate that not all teens have an easy time making friends and socializing. There are many problems that can arise in an under-socialized teen and taking … [Read more...]
Dance is a skill that can be transformed and utilized into many different career choices. While many dancers dream of being a professional dancer, there are other career choices where a background in dance could help set them up on a path to success. If you are one of those who dream of dance as a career, make sure you take as many dance disciplines as possible to be a well-rounded and viable competitor. This is because in this day and age, … [Read more...]
With all the pressures and expectations of being a teenager in high school, it’s easy for a teen to lose focus and experience any number of typical teenage problems. Navigating these years can be challenging and it’s easy for teens to get off track and start misbehaving, becoming depressed or hanging with the wrong crowd. Their grades may suffer or they become introverted and start getting in trouble, but as frustrated as this time may be … [Read more...]
There are so many activities that children can participate in that can be fun and beneficial to their lives, but there is one activity that seems to stand apart from the rest - dance. Taking dance at any age can be a rewarding experience, but for kids especially, dance can help shape their lives positively, while possibly becoming a life-long passion. Toddlers as young as two years old can participate in dance class. They will socialize … [Read more...]
In today’s world, to make it as a performer in the entertainment business requires several creative skills in the performance field. This means, being able to act, sing, dance and perform in musical theatre style, or in other words, being a triple threat. If your child is a dancer and has aspirations of working in the entertainment field, they must invest some of their dance training in musical theatre classes to ensure they have optimal … [Read more...]
Whether you are a working parent or a stay at home mom, it can be a struggle sometimes to spend quality time with your baby while balancing both taking care of yourself and your child’s needs. If you are like most parents, your wants and needs probably come second to those of your child. However, just because you are a mom, your own needs shouldn’t fall by the wayside completely. In order to be the best mom you can be, you have to take … [Read more...]
If you are a stay-at-home parent to a toddler you know what a long day it can become making sure you have activities to entertain and keep them occupied. There are trips to the park, play dates with other parents and even errand-running as part of your jam-packed and hectic day. But when it’s cold outside or play dates aren’t possible, there is another option that your toddler will not only enjoy, but that also offers up some amazing … [Read more...]
Children’s birthday parties have become bigger and more elaborate over the years. Long gone are the days when pin the tail on the donkey, cake and loot bags make for an exciting birthday party for kids. These days, parents want to give their kids a real party to remember and kids want the same. One of the wow factors needed to accomplish this is the location. Backyard parties may be nice, but what if your child’s birthday is in the … [Read more...]
When you put your kids in dance school, one of the most exciting aspects for both you and your kids is the end of the year recital. It’s a chance for your dancer to show off what they learned, dance in a real performance venue and a chance for parents not only to see what your children have learned, but the pride and joy in being able to see what they’ve accomplished. Whether your child is four or 14, there’s nothing more rewarding … [Read more...]
Cheerleading has always been the quintessential high school activity, with many people having fond memories of being on their high school cheering squad. But cheerleading has evolved in the last 20 years and the days of cheerleading being only about pyramids, cartwheels and pom-poms are long gone. Today, modern cheerleading is a high-energy sport that is an exciting combination of gymnastics, acrobatics and dances such as jazz and hip-hop, … [Read more...]