Nutcracker Auditions
We are thrilled to announce that our Winter 2025 production will be The Nutcracker and The Magic Carousel! We would like to invite all of our dancers to participate in this secular Music House version of The Nutcracker.
Paddington’s Chicago Adventure Photos
We are excited to announce that the photos from our Paddington Dance Production have arrived! You can view and download the photos for free.
Paddington’s Chicago Adventure Photos:
How Many Hours Should My Child Be Taking Class?
For a growing child, about 70 of those hours should be spent sleeping or napping.
Then there’s the average of 35 hours spent in school each week.
About 10 hours each week are spent getting to/from places.
10 hours for meals.
6 hours per week for baths, brushing teeth, hair care, health appointments, and other personal care.
10 hours for reading, studying, tutoring, or homework.
3 hours for cultural, community, or religious activity.
14 hours of playtime, family time, screen time, and unstructured time.
Give or take.
You get the idea.
This leaves approximately 10 hours per week for a performing arts education and other extracurricular activities.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the amount of time in performing arts classes, with dance as an example. For student dancers, just how much dance is recommended?
Dance Attire
It is important to us that your dancer feels comfortable in their class and is able to move safely. It is also pertinent to the growth of our students' dance technique that our instructors are able to properly see and assess body placement and alignment. These are all important considerations when purchasing dancewear. Please review Music House's flexible dance attire and list of suggested dancewear (with discount!) below. Let us know if you have any specific questions!
Introducing… ABT at Music House!
Music House is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum (ABT NTC)!
2024 Winter Recital Photos
Congrats to our amazing dancers!
Check out our 2024 Winter Dance Recital photos!
Paddington’s Chicago Adventure
In the bustling realm of children’s literature, certain stories stand out as timeless classics, captivating young minds with tales that resonate across generations. One such gem is the endearing narrative of a bear named Paddington. Music House is thrilled to unveil our upcoming Spring Dance production – Paddington's Chicago Adventure. This captivating story revolves around a bear named Paddington, on a delightful journey.
The Neuroscience of Dance
“Dance is the only thing that lets you lose yourself and find yourself at the same time.” Pete Townsend
This quote speaks to one of the things I most love about dancing. When I dance, I feel as if my brain/body runs on autopilot (thanks to the months of practice and rehearsal) so that I can express myself fully in this embodied art form. Dancing surely is beautiful. But have you ever considered the beauty happening inside the brain of a dancer?
