Dear TDS, Dancers & Families… You are amazing!!! After an incredible 4 days in Niagara I’m leaving with memories of beautiful dancers but more strikingly, beautiful people… Over the weekend, I was blessed to witness so many incredible moments… Moments of celebration where mothers rushed into change rooms to congratulate their dancers on a job …
Being A Good Sport Being a good sport means several things, being a polite winner, accepting defeat with dignity, and being friendly regardless of the outcome of the competition. When it comes to losing, it’s OK to feel disappointed but it’s all about controlling your reaction. The same goes for winning, everybody likes to win …
Does your dance teacher nag you about your hair? Taking off your jumper in class? Being appropriately groomed? Do you know why!? She’s preparing you for life out in the world. Wear your uniform with pride. Be ready for class, show you have prepared, show that you are ready, show that you care. Look like …
Is the grass greener on the other side? When you are thinking about what is commonly referred to as “studio hopping” there are several things to think about as sometimes it can do more harm than good. On the negative side, are you getting consistent training by moving from dance studio to dance studio? However …
Competitive dancers and families!! Join Miss Rachelle as she guides you through “Getting the Look”. This year our makeup video tutorials are with http://stage.bydanilea.com/thedanceshoppe/ login as user shoppe then click Tutorials or scroll down. The following video demonstrates five different hairstyles we use for our upcoming dance season. If you have any questions please contact …
Buying your first pair of pointe shoes is one of the most exciting events in a young dancer’s life! Pointe work is beautiful, if done correctly. So getting shoes that fit your feet correctly is a vital step in your dance education. It is important to get your ballet teachers permission to get shoes because …
TDS alumni dancer Miss Blair Vandenhuevel recently came in to the studio to talk to the senior company members about working in the entertainment business. Miss Blair began her dance career at The Dance Shoppe back in 1994 at the young age of 3. Yes that is right she was one of the first students …
It can be difficult at any age to meet new people and find meaningful, long-lasting friendships. But a great way to meet new friends is to head to your local dance studio. Below are some benefits of dance for people of all age groups: Teens: If you remember being a teenager, you can appreciate that …
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Dance is a skill that can be transformed and utilized into many different career choices. While many dancers dream of being a professional dancer, there are other career choices where a background in dance could help set them up on a path to success. If you are one of those who dream of dance as …
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Dance is a way for teens to have a positive and creative outlet while having fun With all the pressures and expectations of being a teenager in high school, it’s easy for a teen to lose focus and experience any number of typical teenage problems. Navigating these years can be challenging and it’s easy for …
