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Acceptance
Acceptance Our Culture Focus for March is Acceptance, and although this can sometimes be a difficult trait to embody, it is surely an important one! Learning to deal with our own emotions and abilities is one thing, but learning to deal with other people’s thoughts and beliefs can throw us into a tizzy! Despite our best efforts, the world does not always cooperate and things don’t necessarily go our way. READ MORE.
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Quitting Isn’t the Answer
QUITTING ISN’T THE ANSWER Has your child ever come to you and said they want to quit something? Maybe it was a board game or a homework assignment, or a project they started and weren’t motivated to finish. Maybe it was an activity you signed them up for after school; maybe it was even dance. Please take a minute to read more about how to help your child through these feelings.
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Costume Care
Costume Care It’s the time of year where Spring Show preparations really start to kick in. Please take a minute to read more about the best practices for caring for your dancer’s Spring Show costume.
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Practice Makes Progress
Practice Makes Progress We absolutely love it when our students say they want to practice at home. Now that show choreography is in their wheelhouse, this is a perfect time to encourage practicing! Learn more about practicing at home HERE!
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Benefits of Recital
BENEFITS OF RECITAL Performing in a recital, also known as the Spring Show, teaches dancers to work towards a goal…. learn other benefits of recital HERE!
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Benefits of Performing
BENEFITS OF PERFORMING Spring Show is a very rewarding experience…. learn more about the benefits of performing HERE!
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You’re a Dance Parent
YOU’RE A DANCE PARENT Welcome to the club, dance parents! Now that you’ve formally signed your child up for lessons and you’ve gotten all the pertinent information about the season, you are officially a dance parent. Learn more about dance parents HERE!
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Benefits of Dance
benefits of dance There are some pretty great benefits to dance…. learn all about them HERE!
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Dress Code
Why is the Dress Code Important? It’s a common question to hear from dance parents and students alike: What purpose does the dress code actually serve? We’re glad you asked! Backstage Dance Studio’s dress code was established for a few very important reasons: ● Safety The number one factor in establishing a dress code is for all students’ safety in class. A basic leotard and tights, along with hair pulled back and the appropriate shoes, ensures that there are no extraneous clothes or jewelry that can become hazardous. The dress code also helps teachers see that students are using the right muscles and alignment in order to learn the correct…
