In Step With DC
In Step With DC
Have Your Best Dance Year Ever!
This has been a crazy year to say the least and it may seem crazier still to be focusing on goal setting when we are still getting used to the new and temporary changes to our everyday life, but goal setting is a great way to ground yourself through whatever adjustments you have to make […]
The Best Part of Being in the Studio
We’ve officially been back in the studio for three weeks now and there are so many reasons to celebrate! There is nothing like dancing together to start to feel a bit more normal again. Everyday it feels great to open the doors, to set up the studio for the students who will be arriving soon, […]
Getting to Know You: Miss Julie!
Today we are featuring Miss Julie in our latest edition of “Getting to Know You”! The “Getting to Know You” series helps us get to know each of the Dance Connection teachers and staff we get to see at the studio every week and learn a little bit more about them. Why do you love […]
Welcome Back FAQ
I can’t believe that our first week of classes is finally here! I hope that everyone was able to enjoy their summer and I know that the Dance Connection teachers and staff are so excited to welcome all of you back into the studio. With everything going on right now, I know that there are […]
How to Prepare for Holiday Auditions
First, let me say I am so thriled to be writing this blog. Just getting back into touch with our DC family is more amazing than I can explain right now, so maybe it’s fitting that our first blog back will be about our magical Holiday Company Auditions. You may have noticed that our Performance […]
Dance Connection Launches Penny Prima™ Brand
https://vimeo.com/435906889 ISLIP, New York – Dance Connection in Islip, NY launches new Penny Prima™ brand of direct-to-consumer products and licensed studio programs. The principal product is the Penny Prima Starter Box including a storybook, Penny Prima: Almost Ballerina, art supplies, craft activities, souvenir cup, a Penny Prima lanyard, backstage pass, adventure log, special sticker, and access […]
Getting to Know You: Miss Susanne!
Today we are featuring Miss Susanne in our latest edition of “Getting to Know You”! The “Getting to Know You” series helps us get to know each of the Dance Connection teachers and staff we get to see at the studio every week and learn a little bit more about them. Why do you love […]
My Favorite Moment As A Dancer
Every dancer or performer has moments that stick with them where everything just clicks and you are overtaken by a feeling that is almost too amazing to describe. Maybe it was mastering a section of choreography, a specific move, your first solo, or making the cut for a certain dance you love. We were lucky […]
Getting to Know You: Miss Tara!
Today we are featuring Miss Tara in our latest edition of “Getting to Know You”! The “Getting to Know You” series helps us get to know each of the Dance Connection teachers and staff we get to see at the studio every week and learn a little bit more about them. Why do you love […]
Getting to Know You: Miss Donna!
Today we are featuring Miss Donna in our latest edition of “Getting to Know You”! The “Getting to Know You” series helps us get to know each of the Dance Connection teachers and staff we get to see at the studio every week and learn a little bit more about them. Why do you love teaching at […]
Prep School: Adding Lift to Your Jumps
We’ve all heard the saying “What goes up must come down”, but did you know that in dance you actually have to make sure you are down to go up? It sounds crazy, but with jumps and leaps in any of your classes, the plie that you use to prep before a jump is really […]
Recital Company Rehearsals Are Underway!!
Recital may be over 4 months away, but we are already well on our way to being set for the show! Costumes and songs have been selected, scenery and props are being chosen, and we have our Recital Companies in the studio. This year we have two separate companies working on performances for the opening […]
Benchmarks – Checking In With Your Goals
It’s the last day of January, and while everyone else is just starting on their goals for the year, we will be checking in on our progress. Now is the time to take a step back and evaluate where you are vs. where you wanted to be by this point in the year, as well […]
Getting to Know You: Miss Molly!
Today we are featuring Miss Molly in our latest edition of “Getting to Know You”! The “Getting to Know You” series helps us get to know each of the Dance Connection teachers and staff we get to see at the studio every week and learn a little bit more about them. Why do you love teaching at […]
Our Teachers’ Favorite Live Dance Performance
As performers there is nothing more inspiring than being able to experience a fantastic live performance. You pick up the energy and the passion, the joy that the performers have even from the audience. Some performances can leave a lasting impression that you can draw from for years and drift back to when you are […]
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