Evolution of Dance Education: From Ballroom Halls to Contemporary Studios

Ballroom Dancing during the commercial culture of dance halls from 1880 to 1920. Dance classes helped people keep up with the latest steps. In 1911, New York City alone listed 100 dancing academies serving 100,000 paying pupils, 90 per cent under age…

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Empowering Dancers: Celebrating Growth Beyond Trophies and Medals

Dear dancers, I am so proud of you for working hard and never giving up on your dreams. I hope you are so proud of yourselves. To the parents, I hope you are proud of your kids as well. Let…

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Nurturing Dancers: Understanding Parental Influence in Ballet Success

The way you work with their teachers and artistic director affects your child. If you’re the mom who sits in the waiting area for hours and comments on what the kids are doing or how the kids are dancing, teachers…

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Dancing Through Adversity: Embracing Online Classes Amidst the Pandemic

Isn’t it crazy what has been going on in the world? This pandemic has taken a toll on us all. We have planned competitions, spent on coaching, spent on competition registrations and costumes and now we can’t even use those…

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Evolution of Dance Education: From Ballroom Halls to Contemporary Studios

Ballroom Dancing during the commercial culture of dance halls from 1880 to 1920. Dance classes helped people keep up with the latest steps. In 1911, New York City alone listed 100 dancing academies serving 100,000 paying pupils, 90 per cent under age…

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Empowering Dancers: Celebrating Growth Beyond Trophies and Medals

Dear dancers, I am so proud of you for working hard and never giving up on your dreams. I hope you are so proud of yourselves. To the parents, I hope you are proud of your kids as well. Let…

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Nurturing Dancers: Understanding Parental Influence in Ballet Success

The way you work with their teachers and artistic director affects your child. If you’re the mom who sits in the waiting area for hours and comments on what the kids are doing or how the kids are dancing, teachers…

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Dancing Through Adversity: Embracing Online Classes Amidst the Pandemic

Isn’t it crazy what has been going on in the world? This pandemic has taken a toll on us all. We have planned competitions, spent on coaching, spent on competition registrations and costumes and now we can’t even use those…

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Parenting Through Dance Challenges: Navigating Your Child’s Desire to Quit with Insight and Support

At one point in your child’s life, they will choose to quit dancing. I have witnessed this a million times and it continues to happen. Dance is difficult, it requires a lot of focus, strength, commitment, and mental preparation. It…

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