The 12 Dancing Days of Christmas
For the holidays, I thought it would be fun to put together a version of The 12 Days of Christmas especially for dance families, with the line “my true love gave to me” altered to “my dance…
It’s Just a Coating
December 16, 2020 Note – I originally created this meme about a year and a half ago – rehearsals were scheduled for a snowy day, and I was anxiously waiting to hear if they would be called…
Time to Say Goodbye, Part 2
More red flags for when it might be time to leave your dance school.
Time to Say Goodbye, Part 1
Should your dancer leave his/her dance school or studio? Here are some signs to look for.
A Good Pointe, Part 1
It is a proud day when a dancer is told that she is ready to go en pointe. For most dancers, it marks a rite of passage that is achieved when they have demonstrated maturity, strength, and…
The Gift of Gabby, Part 2
We continue our chat with Gabby, a senior in high school and company member at our dance studio. Gabby took a break from competitive dance awhile back, and has now returned for her final season. Her responses…
The Gift of Gabby, Part 1
If you’ve been involved with a competitive dance team long enough, you’ve seen kids that were once eager and enthusiastic begin to question whether to continue with the activity they once loved so much. As they approach…
The Greatest Show, Part 1
If you’ve been following my posts for the last month or so, you may be familiar with our all-too-common tale of woe. For the uninitiated, here’s a brief rundown (although the story line is quite predictable in…
No Beginning, No End
In the world of competitive dance, there really is no "off season." This picture captures the endless nature of this activity.
Grand Entrance
Ah, the feeling of stepping through those doors once again! As dance studios across the country begin to reopen, be prepared for the dancers to make their entrances a little “extra”! Let them have their moment –…
