Celebrating Rejections

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...

How to Make the Most of Every Audition

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...

Choosing The Right Competition For Your Studio

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,...

Inside Disney with Lindsey Smith: Part 2

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...