- How to do a Ballet Bun on Short Hair – Video and Photo Instructions
If your child has short hair like my four-year-old, you may be wondering how to get those shortened locks into a neat and tidy ballet bun quickly for dance class …
- 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, …
- How to Measure, Fit & Buy Ballet Shoes for Toddlers & Kids: Complete Guide
If you haven’t danced before or have never had other children in lessons, buying your child their first pair of ballet shoes might seem a little daunting especially with the …
- How to Motivate a Young Dancer to Not Quit in Just 3 Steps!
It’s thirty minutes before your kid’s dance class and you need to leave in ten to get there on time but your child isn’t even dressed yet and when you …
- How to Be a Good Dance Parent: 7 Tips From Seasoned Dance Mom & Dads
Being a good dance mom or dad might be an intimidating thought to some with good reason. The fact that you are being described as a good parent automatically means …
- Why do young dancers wear makeup?
Although used for a purpose, when children wear stage make up controversy is often sparked. Many parents feel that their children grow up soon enough and that wearing makeup of …
- Can girls wear a pad to dance class?
Even though it happens once a month, the topic of menstruation is a little taboo and makes some people cringe. This three to five day period every month can cause …
- Do Boys Wear Leotards? And what is a Dance belt?
If girls wear leotards to dance and ballet class what do boys wear? Do they wear leotards too? Do boys wear leotards? Yes, boys do wear leotards but they wear …
- What do toddlers wear to a dance or ballet class?
Your about to take your toddler to their first dance, movement or ballet class and all the photos you have seen have little girls in tutus and little boys in …
- Common Dance & Ballet Injuries: Causes, Prevention & Rehab Guide
As a dancer or parent of a dancer being armed with knowledge about the most common injuries dancers are most susceptible to, is the first step to prevention, quicker recovery, …
- What is the best age to start dancing? – Real Answers for Parents!
With the proliferation of dance on tv through shows such as World of Dance, Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance many people are interested in knowing just what age is best to start dancing especially if they feel they have missed the boat or want their child to have the best chance of succeeding.
- How Many Dance or Ballet Classes (Age & Class Guide)
Ballerinas and dancers train for many years to master their craft. But how many ballet classes or lessons should your child be taking to become a professional dancer or ballerina? Although just a guide, the following tables give you some specific numbers, hours and class types that you can use to help you work out what is best for your child!
- 14 Things You Can Do To Help Your Child Be a Better Dancer Today!
A question dance teacher’s regularly hear from parents is ‘how can I help my child become a better dancer?’ The following is a list of fourteen top tips that are realistic and doable even for the busiest dance parent!
- What Type Of Dance Should My Child Learn? (Classes, Styles & Methods)
There are so many different styles of dance out there it can be hard and confusing for any parent to choose which class to start their child in. The type, …
- How many dance classes should my 5 year old take?
Many dance schools offer a smorgasbord of classes and lessons for young kids to attend which can leave parents confused as to just how many dance classes they should be …
- Dance Class near me, School, Studio, how to choose the best?
Not everyone puts a lot of thought into choosing a dance school for their child generally they choose the closest school to them or the one their childs friend attends. …