Laura Gohl
May 16, 2017
Is Summer Dance Training Important?
After all of the rehearsals and spring shows are over, we parents often feel a huge sense of relief, as do our busy artists who live and...
Heidi Coburn
May 2, 2017
The Vibrancy of Springtime
May (n.): (1) the last full month of school for a lot of dancers; (2) the month of marathon rehearsals and performances; (3) when summer...
Jennifer Hawkins
Apr 4, 2017
Handling Burnout
Our dancers put their hearts, souls, and bodies into their craft. They work hard at what they love, and it shows each time they take the...
Kristin Goodrich
Mar 21, 2017
10 Things to Know About College Ballet Auditions
Colleges and universities in the U.S. offer an attractive option for high school graduates interested in continuing to dance while...
Laura Gohl
Mar 7, 2017
Grace On and Off the Dance Floor
I am often brought to uncontrollable tears by watching dancers and their ability to exhibit such enviable grace on the dance floor,...
Heidi Coburn
Feb 22, 2017
Lessons From a Former Dance Mom: Volunteering
My daughter started dancing when she was three-years-old and continued to dance for fourteen years. During all fourteen years, I...
Donna Lorrig
Jan 24, 2017
The Importance of Master Classes
Master classes are an important part of formal dance training. Even when quality instruction is part of the regular curriculum, being...
Donna Lorrig
Jan 10, 2017
When is the Best Time to Enroll Your Child Into A Dance Program?
Perhaps your child saw The Nutcracker recently and is interested in learning to dance, or maybe the session for that other activity they...
Donna Lorrig
Dec 27, 2016
Post Nutcracker
A couple of weeks before The Nutcracker you may have been looking forward to these post-Nutcracker moments. Stress levels were high with...
Donna Lorrig
Dec 13, 2016
Four Things Every Parent Should Know Before Choosing a Dance Studio
So…you have decided to enroll your child in a dance class and maybe you are wondering how to decide which studio to choose. Does it...