A letter on Dance Teacher Network…….Okay… so I judge dance competitions regularly. I have come to terms with the fact that some teachers will never put their dancers in tights. That’s fine, but could you please put them in a costume that covers all the necessary parts without relying on tape and “butt glue” to …
On Sunday October 20th we were thrilled to host the Chapter #43 workshop at The Dance Shoppe in Milton, Ontario. Over 140 dancers participated in a wonderful day of dance with a fantastic faculty. Faculty included Jeff Wong, Tania Baldassarre-Messina, Allison Toffan, Julia Cratchley and Kevin Howe. We would like to thank Ruth-Ann Gray for …
Part Time Tryouts 2017! The Purple Thunder Competitive Dance team is an Award Winning team that competes on the National and International dance scene. We are proud to have two levels of competitive dance programs. Part Time competitors are dancers who wish to train at a higher level of commitment but will not exceed a …
We Congratulate Miss Sydney Drew as she heads to New Orleans to compete in the Dance Masters of America National Pageant Competition. Miss Sydney holds the regional title of Petite Miss for DMA Chapter #43. Good Luck Sydney!!!
Join us on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday August 14th for a weekend full of FUN! Students will receive training in multiple genres! Here they will learn technique, choreography and many skills. All dancers are welcome to attend this weekends intensive as it promises to be an opportunity to learn, grow and develop. We are …
There are so many activities that children can participate in that can be fun and beneficial to their lives, but there is one activity that seems to stand apart from the rest – dance. Taking dance at any age can be a rewarding experience, but for kids especially, dance can help shape their lives positively, …
The multitude of reasons why dance is a great activity for kids and teens Read More »
Please join us, make a donation, help us support the Heart & Stroke Foundation: Click here to view the team page for The Dance Shoppe Hello Dance Shoppe Families and Friends There’s a seat on the The Dance Shoppe’s Big Bike for you! We have started a Heart&Stroke Big Bike team and officially recruiting teammates. …
TDS Heart & Stroke Big Bike team rides June 3rd at 4:20pm Read More »
Whether you are a working parent or a stay at home mom, it can be a struggle sometimes to spend quality time with your baby while balancing both taking care of yourself and your child’s needs. If you are like most parents, your wants and needs probably come second to those of your child. However, …
How to get the exercise and socialization you need while being a great parent Read More »
This Sunday March 6th is our Competitive Picture Day and we are very excited about a day full of smiles, fun and dance! We are positive our student’s excitement will fill the studio as it is our kick of event to our Competitive Season. To our parents and students, remember to bring your makeup, costumes, …
What a fantastic night full of dance, fun and more! We thank you all for coming and can’t wait to see what this season has in store! We are so excited to announce our 2015 Part Time Competitive Team Tryouts faculty! This year we are lucky to have Lindsey Adamson, Lisa Whitman, Alicia Fantin …
