Dancers & Musicians: Audition Now for Nutcracker 2022-2023!
It’s that time of year! We are pleased to announce auditions for our 2022/2023 production of The Nutcracker! Our Nutcracker is an adapted non-traditional, non-sectarian story that is intended to be inclusive for all of our families. You do not have to be a dancer to participate- there are a wide variety of roles! Sign up for your audition today!
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.