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Not long ago I wrote a post about why hearing “no” means you’re doing everything right. It’s true, suffering rejection is a good thing—I wear my “no’s” with pride!   But even though I understand that “no’s” don’t mean I’m “no good,” I still have days where I...

So, you've decided to make it official! Here are a few pointers on picking the right dance program for your educational goals. I’ve also included a list of the top 20 dance programs in the country and a chart which compares each program's pricing here.   Top 20...

For two years, I was a Trainee with a professional ballet company which meant I spent about six hours a day at the studio. We took daily technique class, pointe, partnering, as well as modern, character, musical theatre, all on top of rehearsing for shows. It was a...

I’ll be honest- auditions used to be some of my least favorite parts of being a dancer. They’re stressful and anxiety-inducing. They would put me in a mindset where I compared myself to others and doubted my own abilities. However, after many auditions, I’ve learned...

With over 150 different competitive dance organizations and conventions touring the US during competition season, it can be a daunting task to find the right competitive event(s) for your studio’s students.   Whether your studio is focused on ballroom, ballet,...

On our previous post, we met Disney performer Lindsey Smith. Lindsey is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. At Disney World, she is both a dancer and a teacher for young theatre students through the Disney Performing Arts Program®. Today we dive into her personal...