We’ve just about finished up our first month of classes for our 27th season, and wow! CID parents and students, you are awesome! Parents, we treasure you and your children! We love seeing you each week, getting to know you, teaching your children and sharing life with you! All of our students have been working so hard in class and …
7 Reasons to Continue Dancing This Summer
We are excited to share this article by Jerry Buchs. He shares different points of view from dance experts across the country. With the dance studio season coming to an end, it’s time to “roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer”…and in the dance world there’s summer study, in particular. So then the question becomes, “Why dance this …
Nutrition Tips For Athletes
SIMPLE WAYS TO GET A HEALTHY JUMPSTART IN 2018! As dancers/athletes, it is imperative for us to keep our bodies fueled and in tip-top condition. Understanding nutrition and how it works hand in hand with your training is an essential to keeping yourself at 110%. Below is an excerpt from the book Fueling Young Athletes by Heather R. Mangieri RDN, CSSD, …
3 Reasons Every Dancer Should Learn Tap
I wanted to share with you this article by Veronica Good about why every dancer should learn to tap. I am a tapper at heart and truly do believe every dancer should tap. She offers 3 great points and I would just like to add that dancers who tap tend to have better musicality and rhythm. It helps them in …
Dance Recitals Create Great Memories
DANCE RECITALS CREATE GREAT MEMORIES Dance recitals are known for creating wonderful memories—both for the dancer and their family and friends. The costumes become keepsakes, the photos become a part of treasured scrapbooks, and the DVDs become your household’s most-watched entertainment – at least they are at my house! I was just 3 years old when I performed in …
Performing On The Stage – How It Helps Our Children
Dancing in a different space (the stage) helps children adapt to the world around them. Telling a story via a dance in the recital helps emphasize the importance non-verbal communication Being a part of the dance studio’s community in a recital helps a child see the “bigger picture” and motivates and inspires them Learning choreography and remembering it on stage …