In Step With DC
In Step With DC
This is Halloween!
We just had another spook-tacular Halloween party week here at Dance Connection! Halloween is one of our favorite holidays at the studio, and it’s definitely easy to see the minute you walk through the door. Our staff members including some of our teacher trainees and family members of staff members work for an average of […]
Did you know Dance Connection runs an official chapter of the NHSDA?
Here at Dance Connection we believe that the arts are an essential part of any education. A commitment to and a love for the art of dance should be celebrated, and that’s why we were honored to become an official chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. The National Honor Society for Dance […]
Getting to Know You: Miss Susanne!
Today we are featuring Miss Susanne from our office staff in our latest edition of “Getting to Know You” for our 2017-2018 dance year! 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 […]
Getting to Know You: Miss Jenn!
Today we are featuring Miss Jenn 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 […]
Start the Music!
This past Saturday our teachers got together after classes to spend the day choosing the music for this year’s recital. If you’re wondering if I said “recital” in October, I did! Our teachers and studio staff kick off preparations for June’s recital this month not only choosing music for our classes to perform to, but […]
Less is More
Reprinted from Dance Studio Life After years of studying and teaching dance at various schools and institutions, The Tortoise and the Hare, one of Aesop’s famous fables has taken on a deeper meaning in my life. Many American dance students are being pushed to execute fouette turns, tour-jetes, and multiple pirouettes in order to […]
Are You Ready For World Ballet Day?
Ballet is one of the world’s most beautiful art forms. It takes not only talent, but dedication, drive, and an amazing amount of work to create the seemingly effortless movements that professional dancers perform daily. Every October the entire world celebrates the beauty of ballet on World Ballet Day. The best part is the all-day […]
The Perfect Ballet Bun with Miss Christina
Today we have a special guest, our very own Miss Christina, to show us how to give our dancers that perfect ballet bun for their classes. She has all of the best tips and techniques to make it simple, painless, and dance ready! Thank you to Aine Sforza and Miss Emily Civitella for being […]
Getting to Know You: Miss Nikki!
Today we are featuring Miss Nikki 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 […]
Getting to Know You: Miss Ava!
Today we are featuring Miss Ava from our office staff in our latest edition of “Getting to Know You” for our 2017-2018 dance year! 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 […]
Miss Mary’s Words to Dance By
You may have noticed that there is no shortage of inspiration on the walls at our Studio. In fact, the door to Miss Mary’s office is completely covered in words of wisdom and inspiration. That’s because our Artistic Director, Miss Mary Naftal is a firm believer that a positive attitude is the most important part […]
Setting the “Barre”: Goals for a New Dance Year
A New Year, whether it starts in January or September, can make you think of setting new goals and looking to the possibility of new achievements. The optimism of new beginnings can work against you though if you set the “barre” too high. Here are some guidelines that may help you on your way to […]
Getting to Know You: Miss Mary!
Today we are featuring Miss Mary in our first edition of “Getting to Know You” for the 2017-2018 season! 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. […]
Welcome Back Dance Connection Families!
It’s that time of year when I begin to really get excited because in less than 24 hours we will be opening our studio doors to the first classes of the year! There definitely is a sense of excitement, and so much to look forward to in the year ahead. It can be a little […]
How to prepare for your very first dance class!
A young dancer’s first dance class is a very exciting day! It’s an important step in their educational and social development, likely being their first classroom experience and perhaps even being one of the first times they are separated from their parents. Some dancers may cry or be apprehensive about entering the class – know […]
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