There’s nothing else quite like a dance costume—it carries the excitement of the performance yet to come, and of course, there are all those sparkles! For many children, wearing a costume brings out the confidence and poise they’ve been working so hard on in class, and it is one of their most favorite parts about dancing on stage. Because …
We absolutely love it when our students say they want to practice their recital dance at home. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and then everyone in the class wants to practice at home too! But as a parent, how should you go about encouraging this? Is there such a thing as a too much practice? We’ve got all your practicing-at-home answers …
The recital is known for creating special memories—both for the dancer and for their family and friends. It is a sentimental moment in time for many parents, watching their child perform in front of an audience! For most of our dance families at CID, it marks the closure of one year’s journey in dance and “sets the stage” for the …
The recital may seem far away right now, but months of preparation are needed to make sure every dancer is as ready as they can be. Just as football teams must practice for months before the Super Bowl, dancers must practice for months before the recital! The time required for recital preparation helps teach our students how to work …
New knowledge and skills abound when it comes to preparing for the recital … and we’re not just talking about learning dance steps! There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to all of the advantages of recital participation. Check out some of the unique benefits your child will acquire that go beyond the performance itself: Memorization Skills Not …
What’s an invaluable life skill that everyone needs? Teamwork! And dancers must do a lot of it. By working with their classmates on a group performance for the recital, our dancers of all ages learn how to work together to create the best possible result. As you’ve probably seen in class, it’s never too early to begin developing teamwork skills. At Classic …
At Classic Image Dance, we’re sometimes asked by parents if we can “challenge” or “push” a child more in class. The answer is not as simple as you might think, which is why we’ve brought the answer here to our blog! The first part of the answer is that it’s a misconception that dancers must be pushed by someone else …
I am beyond excited to announce that Classic Image Dance received our YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates in Dance) Certification just before we went on break in December, and we are 1 of only 44 dance studios certified world-wide, and the only certified studio in the Valley. Becoming YPAD Certified means that all staff members are background checked, CPR certified, and …
Diya, one of our dancers, submitted an essay for a contest and I wanted to share her special words with you. We are very proud of you Diya. I am in the middle of a dance class, the music is blasting, and a freestyle circle is forming. One bold dancer steps into the middle of the circle. Suddenly, she breaks …
Why is it so important that Classic Image Dance offers age-appropriate movement for its students? Because your child’s safety depends on it! Safe movements for young dancers are dependent on their ages and rate of physical growth. For example, growth plates in the skeleton—the growing tissues that help bones become strong—don’t reach full maturity until a child’s teen years. …