Yesterday, in Company classes, I asked a group about the meaning behind their lyrical dance. I was surprised to see how well the dancers understood the meaning behind the song, the movements, and how they had applied the message to their own lives. The song is “Will You Be There” – and the dance is …
This year is absolutely flying by and we can’t believe it’s already time to announce November’s Dancers of the Month. Each month, taking a break from the day-to-day operations of the studio to reflect on the great things our dancers do in and out of the classroom is a highlight of my role leading the studio. …
Message from Miss Vanessa: November is always one of my favorite months – we’re in a good groove for the school year, most of our youngest students are familiar enough in the studio to really come out of their shells and have fun while learning. We are gearing up for our biggest and best Holiday …
The National Dance Education Organization reports that regular dance classes: Involve a greater range of motion, coordination, strength, and endurance than most other physical activities. Increase a child’s flexibility, range of motion, physical strength and stamina and improve posture, balance, coordination and overall cardiovascular health. (learn more about the NDEO here – The Pointe School …
Today, we see dance in so many elements of our culture – and a lot of them are great! Fun dancing in commercials, movies and documentaries about dance and dancers, and TV shows are more common than I can ever remember. We’re often asked our opinion about one specific TV show – and some families …
Who doesn’t love a fun ballet quiz on a Friday? 🙂 7 days in each week, 7 levels of Graded Technique Ballet classes at The Pointe… 7 questions on this fun ballet quiz! Take a look through the questions and see how many your dancer can answer correctly! Extra credit for following up on any …
Halloween is just around the corner – and we know families are trying to make, find, or buy creative and fun Halloween costumes for their kids. If you have a dancer in your family, the materials for a great costume may be tucked away in a closet! We have some ideas to help you build …
Message from Miss Vanessa: Our first month of 2017-2018 classes FLEW by. Wow! We have seen a record number of preschool students in the studio for their first class, Company students working hard to prepare for their competitive season, ballet classes learn new challenging barre exercises, and hip hoppers get back in their groove. It’s …
“Dance can save the world.” I know that sounds crazy – but there’s some real truth there. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be diving in to some of the amazing benefits found from regular participation in dance lessons. If you want a world where kids are better educated, more physically fit and more mentally …
Message from Miss Vanessa: Our second season begins in JUST FOUR DAYS! I can’t wait to start a new year of great dance classes and see everyone back in the studio! Find everything you need to know before classes begin in our welcome letter (if you don’t have it in your email, here’s a copy …