Here’s a fun fact for you: In dance, it is common class etiquette to applaud when groups take turns practicing combinations or when a student is asked to demonstrate. We celebrate effort in this way, showing appreciation for being able to watch and learn from each other. At CID, this classroom tradition of recognizing others is part of our classroom …
Dance families, listen up … it’s time for one of our favorite weeks of the year: Parent Participation! Mark your calendars to join us in your child’s class(es) Feb. 10-15th! Parent Participation Week is when we open our classroom doors to YOU and allow your child to become your teacher and partner! You’ll be able to attend each lesson with …
The dictionary defines gratitude as an expression of being grateful and showing deep appreciation for a benefit or kindness. What it doesn’t say is that gratitude itself is a gift! In fact, here at Classic Image Dance, we believe there are many gifts that gratitude offers—to yourself and to others. For example, did you know that showing gratitude actually benefits your …
Happy Birthday Hip-HopOur very own Mr. IKA Sagayo shares the history of hip-hop Since it’s the Birthday Month of the culture known as Hip Hop (November 12th 1974), It feels appropriate to talk about the history of this style of dance and its importance to the world. It all began with a party on August 11, 1973, hosted by a man …
If you want a world where kids are better educated, more physically fit and more mentally healthy, you just may need to look no further than a good dance studio. The benefits of dance have been the subject of much research in the past 20 years, and that research has unveiled a wealth of benefits, from intellectual and social to …
I believe a strong love for dance starts with watching great dance! As a child I was often glued to my TV screen watching dance movie after dance movie, each one inspiring me in a different way. There were some I watched over a dozen times each and dreamed of one day being a dancer in a movie myself. While …
Gritty people have a growth mindset; they don’t give up. This paraphrased quote is from author Angela Duckworth, who popularized the word “grit” with her famous TED Talk about the power of passion and perseverance. She wasn’t talking specifically about dancers, but she could have been! Children need to develop resilience in order to learn from their experiences and grow …
Having a new teacher in class can be an awesome experience for any student, and especially a dance student! Because dance is passed down from generation to generation and learned from person to person, every teacher’s perspective brings something special to the classroom. Whether it’s the way they introduce a concept or how they explain a correction, a new teacher’s …
We are just a few short weeks away from the recital, can you believe it!? With that in mind, we’ve created this checklist to make sure you’ve planned, prepared, and packed! And of course, we are just a phone call or email away if you have any questions. First things first: find a few quiet minutes to review your recital …
“Practice makes perfect.” Chances are you’ve heard this saying many, many times in your life. (We sure have!) It’s one of the most well-known proverbs, with roots that go all the way back to the 16th century. And while we appreciate its intention, here at Classic Image, we much prefer to say “practice makes progress.” Why? Because we don’t teach …