Things to Consider Before Stepping En Pointe
Have you ever seen a dancer en pointe and thought to yourself “How do they do that?” Getting your first pair of pointe shoes marks a very clear milestone in a young dancer’s education. Your dancer has worked hard and has displayed that they have built the strength and technical skills in order to advance to the next level. While this is an exciting opportunity to work toward, there are some things that should be considered while working toward this next step.
When Should My Child Start Taking Dance Classes?
"Start young" is something you may hear a lot about learning certain disciplines, especially dance. There are many benefits to starting dance at a young age however we recognize that for many, this may not be possible. You can, however, obtain many benefits if you start SOONER rather than LATER.
Dance Recital FAQs
Your Dancer is Performing! What You Can Expect!
It is exciting to perform on a stage in front of family, friends and strangers too! And for some, it can be daunting and scary! At Music House we want to nurture the love of the performance. We believe performing is an important life-skill. Our dance recital is a celebration and a demonstration of all that your dancers have been learning in class presented in a choreographed dance that is prepared and rehearsed for months prior to show day!
And, as an audience member you will see every dance class perform a different dance. This means you will get to see what all of our other dance classes have been working on!
3 Ways to Help Your Child Find their Forever Art Form
Helping your child choose an instrument or art form can feel like a challenging decision. We want to help guide you with 3 things you can do as a parent to support your child’s experimentation and help them get the most out of everything they try.
Four Daily Habits for Dance and Theater Students that you can Start doing TODAY!
When you are learning a physically involved art form, like dance or theater, time spent in the studio is precious and necessary for obtaining feedback and coaching in real time. It is an opportunity to learn alongside fellow students and engage in an art form that builds connection and community. Contrary to what many believe, time spent OUTSIDE of the studio can be just as important!
But I don’t have a fancy dance studio setup at home…
