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When Dance Becomes an Investment Strategy I have been thinking a lot about where dance is going. Not just dance as an art form. Not just dance as a class, recital, or performance. But dance as an industry. Over the past few years, we have seen more conversations around dance competitions, conventions, youth training, and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I remember working the desk at Atlanta Ballet as the receptionist one of my first gigs out of college as I watched one of my tiniest students walk into the studio on shaky legs, her oversized ballet bag dragging behind her. She clung to her mom’s hand, wide-eyed and unsure. By the end of class, …
Motherhood has taught me more about grace, resilience, and flexibility than any plié or port de bras ever could. And somehow, being a dance teacher has made room for all of it. In honor of Mother’s Day, I want to share a little of what it looks like to balance motherhood and a career in …
Growing up, I lived inside a ballet studio. The sound of pointe shoes on marley floors, the discipline of daily barre work, and the unwavering focus on technique shaped not only how I danced, but who I became. At the time, I thought every young dancer followed a similar path. Now, working at a vibrant …
As a kid, I spent many summers in the dance studio working on my craft. Summers were filled with new choreography, extra rehearsals, and lots of water bottles and stretching. Now, as a parent and a dance educator, I understand the other side of the decision-making table. Summer can feel like a blank slate filled …
“What’s the point of dance?”“If my child isn’t going to be a professional dancer, why am I pouring money into all of this?” I hear these questions all the time, from parents, from well-meaning family members, even from other educators. Let me tell you something as a dancer who received a scholarship to college. Not …
Do you ever find yourself saying things like, “Kids just aren’t the same anymore,” or “Back in my day, we would never get away with that”? If you’re a dance teacher, chances are you’ve had those moments, watching students yawn during barre, chew gum in the middle of pliés, or check their smartwatches while you’re …
