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As a dance parent, you know that creating the perfect hairdo for your young dancer is an essential part of their performance. The sleek and polished look of a slicked …

If you are a parent of a young dancer, you might be wondering what it takes to be a good dance mom. As a dance mom, your role is not …

If you’re a parent of a dancer, like us, then you know that the cost of dance classes and ballet training adds up quickly. From tuition fees, costume costs, dance …

Most dancers live for the day they are finally allowed to dance en pointe! Dancing en pointe requires a student to meet certain milestones before they can begin, and one of those is having enough ballet training.

Dancers should study ballet for at least three years before beginning pointe. Those three years should be consistent, focused ballet training. But the length of study is not the only requirement for dancing on pointe.

Dancers who practice at home have a leg up on dancers who don’t, and luckily, there are ways to make practicing jazz dance fun! From focused exercises to silly games, practicing jazz dance at home does take some effort, but the results will be worth it when your child and their teacher sees their progress.

One of the most coveted opportunities for young dancers is being chosen as an assistant to a dance convention instructor. It’s the experience of a lifetime to learn from and dance alongside dance industry professionals. But how do dancers get chosen to be assistants at dance conventions?

Dancers are chosen to be assistants at dance conventions by auditions, invite-only auditions, and by having a high score in the solo division at a competition, among other ways.

So you’re ready to attend your first dance convention weekend! Excitement is in the air, entry fees have been paid, and now all you have to do is…pack an entire Dream Duffle full of dance clothes!

Dance conventions are a great chance to express your personal style, but you also have to consider these top 5 tips for what to wear to a dance convention.

Attending a dance convention is one of the most exciting opportunities for young dancers! There are so many dance conventions on the market it can be hard to decide which one will benefit your child the most.

When considering which dance convention to attend, you will need to think about everything from the distance you’re willing to travel, to the money you’re willing to spend, to the style of dance you want your child to take.

If you’re new to the dance studio world, there are tons of new things to learn, from different dance styles to different hairstyles! One thing that might be surprising to a new dancer or dance parent is that there are several ways dancers can gain knowledge outside of the dance studio, and one of those ways is by attending a dance convention.

A dance convention is usually a weekend or one-day event held by a company to teach various dance classes to students from different studios.

It’s your first time at a dance convention – adrenaline is high and you and your dancer are itching to get in the ballroom and see what it’s all about! An essential part of participating in dance conventions is etiquette, for both dancers and parents.

Proper dance convention etiquette includes respecting all participants, being mindful of the space you’re in, and being prepared for anything!