What is the difference between a BA and BFA? Dance Degrees Explained!
If you are looking to study a dance degree in college, you will probably feel as though you have stumbled into a world that speaks a totally different language. All …
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Dance Colleges Across All 50 States: The Ultimate List with Links
Did you know that every state in the USA has a University Dance Program? Some offer only a minor in dance, but many provide full four-year degrees at a baccalaureate …
12 Pros and Cons of Competitive Ballet & Dance
In the world of dance, the place of competition is a contentious issue. Some ballet schools argue that students who focus on competitions learn to be ‘trick ponies’ and their …
Single VS Criss-Cross Elastic on Ballet Shoes? With Sewing Guide!
When I danced years ago, you had to buy ribbons and sew them on to your ballet shoes. Later on, I was able to pre-buy canvas shoes with single elastics. …
How to Prepare for A First Dance Competition-Ultimate Guide for Parents
My daughter was recently asked to join her studio junior competition team. Although I have competed at the top level and won whilst performing with a jazz and contemporary team, …
RAD Ballet Presentation Classes Vs Exams – The Differences For Parents.
Since writing the article RAD Ballet Class Awards Vs Exams: A Helpful Guide For Parents I have had some requests from parents to write about the RAD Presentation Class as …
Dance Parent 101 Interview: Strategies for Parents – Dr. Patrick Capriola
Hi and welcome to the Dance Parent 101 Interview Series. I am so excited to welcome our first ever guest on the Dance Parent 101 blog Dr. Patrick Capriola creator …
Tall dancers vs. Short dancers: What’s the height debate about?
In dancing is it better to be taller or shorter or in-between? My eldest daughter could be 5″9 and so I am really curious in getting some answers to this question! In this post, I take a look into the history behind how the height of a dancer even became an issue and the situation regarding it in dance today.
30 Nursery Rhymes for Dance Kids & Toddlers (Video, List & lyrics)
I love singing and reading nursery rhymes with my kids and we love to make up our own. We find it really fun to find and sing different versions of …
How to Measure, Fit & Buy Ballet Shoes for Toddlers & Kids: Complete Guide
Buying your child their first pair of ballet shoes is very exciting, but it can seem a little daunting, especially with the amount of choice there is out there. This complete guide will help both the new and experienced dance parent measure, fit and buy ballet shoes for their toddler or kid.