In Step With DC
In Step With DC
Spotlight on our Stage Manager
With recital just around the corner, let’s meet one of the central figures behind the scenes of making sure the show runs like clockwork. With a production as large as Dance Connection’s it takes a professional stage manager to make sure everything happens at the right time! Check out our interview with Brenna Marie Skinnon, […]
A First-Timers Guide to Recital
I’m sure by now that all of our first-time recital parents are a little overwhelmed at everything it takes to get ready for recital. We’ve put together a short guide to let you know the ins and outs of your first recital. Make sure to grab a Final Recital Checklist at the Reception Desk at […]
Happy National Tap Dance Day!
Tap is by far my favorite genre of dance. I absolutely love the precision of it and all of the amazing ways to produce a multitude of sounds from four thin pieces of metal. Tap dancing is truly an American art form having developed from several different ethnic dances including African tribal dances, Scottish, Irish […]
Supporting Our Little Stars On (and Off) Stage
Recital is such an exciting time of year, and it’s my favorite time of year at Dance Connection and I’m lucky enough to experience both sides of recital, as a staff member and as a parent. I absolutely LOVE getting to see all of our classes taking the stage for their dress rehearsals and getting that […]
How to Make the Most of Recital
Recital is my favorite time of year at Dance Connection, but it is also usually the most hectic. With everything that I have to remember both for handling the front of the house and helping during dress rehearsal and also to make sure that my daughter and husband are prepped and ready for their performances […]
Shoe Painting Tutorial
It’s shoe painting time here at DC, and for all of our first-time recital families (or at least our first time painters!) we’ve put together a quick video on how easy it is to paint your dancer’s shoes for recital. A few things to remember: It’s best to paint your dancer’s shoes after their last […]
What’s Happening at DC: It’s Recital Time!
It’s official! Recital is fully under way! Today marks 35 days until our first Recital performances hit the stage and we are as busy as ever getting things ready around here. Ticket sales opened this past Monday and are still available if you click here. If you need any assistance you can speak to anyone […]
Congratulations to Our New Substitute Teacher: Miss Emily!
We’d like to congratulate Miss Emily on her promotion to Substitute Teacher in the Teacher Training Program! The Teacher Training Program is a forum for students to gain training in teaching as well as job responsibility. Enrollment in our Teacher Training Program will provide members with the highest standard of mentoring and guidance. Dance Connection […]
It’s National “Thank A Dance Teacher” Day!
We are so fortunate at Dance Connection! We have great students, and wonderful families who fill our studio all year long. A big reason for that is our fantastic teachers. From open to close every day our teachers are committed to providing each student with the best possible dance education that they can. They are […]
Dance Connection’s Night at the Ballpark
Every year for the past nine years Dance Connection has been fortunate enough to perform for the fantastic Long Island Ducks fans. It’s a night that our studio looks forward to not only for the excitement of performing for our local community, but for the fun we have spending a night out at the ballpark […]
We’re Dreaming of Warmer Weather
Let’s be honest, this winter has been long and cold! Here at the studio we are so looking forward to lovely Spring days and warm summer breezes. This spring and summer we have a lot to look forward to. Recital prep is well under way and we have started Pre-Registration for next year’s classes. Auditions […]
For the Love of Dance – Celebrating National Dance Week!
Every year our nation devotes a whole week to celebrating our love of dance. National Dance Week is from April 20th – 28th, and this year the National Dance Foundation is asking “What Will You Dance For?” focusing on three specific initiatives of inclusion, kindness, and community through dance. The inclusion initiative focuses on “A […]
What It’s Like to Volunteer at Recital
Our Annual Recital is truly a production! It takes dozens of man-hours to set up and prepare for a weekend full of dancing and celebrating everything our students and staff have accomplished during this year. While we are “all hands on deck” as far as the staff is concerned, and there are people that we […]
Are You Ready For Costumes?
Happy April everyone! Our costumes have been steadily coming in for all of our classes, and we are finally ready to begin trying them on in class! If you are new to recital costumes (or need a refresher, it has been a year since we did this!) here are some tips on making the most […]
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. In her free time, […]
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