We are thrilled to start sharing our selections for recital music and costumes with families at the studio this week! Parents and dancers, when you see the music and costumes selected by your instructors, know that they have been chosen with care and vetted through our studio’s Artistic Standards, modeled from our YPAD (Youth Protection …
We’re SO proud to be a YPAD Certified Studio! But… what does that really mean? Around our website and in our studio, visitors see and hear “YPAD” a lot. The dance industry is its own world – we have our own terminology and traditions. For families who are new to dance or our studio, it …
In 2020, planning for a recital after the crazy pandemic world we’ve been living in since March is unique. We feel confident that even if our June recital isn’t quite what we were used to, dancers will be performing in groups on stage. With this, we’re excited to share the music and costumes we’ve picked …
We’re SO proud to be a YPAD Certified Studio! But… what does that really mean? Around our website and in our studio, visitors see and hear “YPAD” a lot. The dance industry is its own world – we have our own terminology and traditions. For families who are new to dance or our studio, it …
For dance teachers everywhere, fall means it’s time to start planning for recital. By August, many are scouring their music playlists and checking costume websites waiting for the new collections. When classes start, we think about what themes might suit each class and consider if a song we love will work for the skills we’d …
Wow! March has been crazy at the studio – with so many costumes distributed, student evaluations sent home, spring break, intense recital preparation, AND putting the finishing touches on our 2019-2020 schedule, we are a few days behind when we normally publish our dancers of the month. A little late is better than never – …
Every month, our staff team takes some time to reflect on the great things happening in the studio and the amazing kids we work with, and we select a few dancers to honor with the title of “Dancer of the Month”. Our Dancers of the Month stand out in and out of the studio for …
Every month, our staff team takes some time to reflect on the great things happening in the studio and the amazing kids we work with, and we select a few dancers to honor with the title of “Dancer of the Month”. Our Dancers of the Month stand out in and out of the studio for …
There is something so exciting and energizing about the start of a new year. I know I’m starting a fresh new planner and am excited to do my best to make 2019 the best year yet. As I’m setting goals and calibrating for the new year, I am also reflecting on 2018 and am filled with …
This week is one of our favorite weeks of the year – costume week! Because our Sunday classes are all technique classes and rehearsals for competition, we have a little break in the costume reveals – so we thought we’d share a little peek into the processes our instructors use when selecting their recital music …