Recital season is here—and if you’re a dance parent, you might be feeling a mix of excitement, nerves, and maybe even a little stress. I get it. As a dance educator who has taught in both public schools and private studios—and as a parent with children in dance—I’ve seen recital season from every angle. And …
How TikTok Is Changing the Way Kids Learn Dance (And What Parents & Teachers Should Do)
Raise your hand if you’re a parent or dance teacher and your child or student has walked into the studio doing a dance they learned from TikTok. Yeah… same. As a dance educator, I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, I’ve spent years teaching technique, musicality, body awareness, and dance history. On the …
Why You Should Sign Your Kids Up for Dance Class!
If you’re a parent thinking about signing your child up for dance class, you might be wondering… Is it just for fun?Is it worth the time and money? What if I told you that dance could actually help your child learn how to read? I know—that might sound surprising at first. But research and real …
The Kennedy Center Is In Chaos. Every Dancer Needs to Be Paying Attention
If you’ve been anywhere near the dance world this week, you’ve already heard the news: New York City Ballet has pulled out of their season at the Kennedy Center. And I just need to talk about it — because this is so much bigger than one company canceling a show. This is about what happens …
