#Training

Mar 8, 20196 min read

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Taking Critical Feedback from Your Judges

Check out our podcast episode on this topic! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts! As dancers, we’re constantly looking to improve our...

Feb 28, 20196 min read

5 Reasons Versatility Will Make You a Better Dancer

Author: Ashley Marinelli Ever heard the phrase “Jack of all trades, master of none”? It’s meant to be a warning about spreading yourself...

Dec 2, 20185 min read

'Tis the Season...for The Nutcracker!

As we gear up for the start of competition season—which is just around the corner and we can’t wait—many dancers pause their competition...

Nov 6, 20187 min read

The Importance of Technique Classes

Check out our podcast episode on this hot topic! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts! Whether we hear it from teachers, judges, directors, or...

Sep 6, 20186 min read

Set Yourself Up for Success: Survival Tips to Start the Dance Season

The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the crispness of blank notebooks, and the empty pages of a pristine planner waiting to be filled...

May 25, 20184 min read

Training in the Off-Season - How to Make the Most Out of Your Summer!

Sweet, sweet summertime - lazy days and late nights, sleepovers and family vacations - we look forward to summer as a welcome reward for...

May 18, 20186 min read

What Dance Competitions Taught Me

Check out our Podcast Episode on this hot topic! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts! “Back in my day, we tap danced on concrete, in the...

Apr 19, 20187 min read

Bring Ballet Back - Resurrecting the Art Form For Competitive Dancers

Check out our podcast episode on this hot topic! “Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles.” * How often have we heard this old...

Apr 6, 20185 min read

Efficient Movement Practices to be Performance Ready

Author: Mary Roberts As competition season is well under way, and visions of Nationals dance through young competitors’ dreams, now is...

Apr 11, 20175 min read

3 Things Dance Competitions Gave Me That Weren't Trophies

Author: Ashley Marinelli I recently visited my mom's house. I had been judging a dance competition in the area and took the opportunity...