Mr. Joe Energizes Dance Studio Owners in Chicago

Our Marketing Director and Lighting Designer Joe Naftal was invited to be a presenter and share his insight and talents with studio owners from around the world at the Energize 2017: Tools for Studio Success conference held in Chicago August 25th – 27th. His presentation was titled “Stand by in the Wings: Producing the Perfect […]

Dance Connection FAQ: Why Do I Have to Take Ballet?

It’s well known that everyone has their own gifts, and everyone has their own preferences, so I know it won’t come as a shock to many parents when I say Ballet may not be for everyone. For some of our students Ballet doesn’t move at the same pace as Jazz or Tap, and struggles to […]

A Return to “the Norm”

As summer begins winding down, every family has their own way of gradually readjusting to the reality that another school year is on its way, and soon our time will be consumed by drop-offs and pick-ups, homework, projects, holiday celebrations, spirit week, and a bevy of after-school and weekend activities. At the studio, we are […]

Camp Carnival Campers Had a Lively Time!

Campers had a blast at this week’s Camp Carnival – the second one-night camp in our  Adventures in Dance Camp series.   They played carnival games, learned dances, and crafts with Miss Melinda, Miss Nikki, Miss Emily, Miss Ashley, Miss Nuomi, and Miss Camryn.  Our next Adventures in Dance Camp is “Pajama Party” next Monday […]

Opportunities for Development: The Teacher Training Program

Dance isn’t just about learning technique and choreography, it can help students develop a multitude of different skills that they can carry into their everyday lives. At Dance Connection our students have the opportunity to take that learning experience even further adding leadership skills and mentoring young dancers by becoming a part of our Teacher […]

Summer Beach Adventure

Campers had a blast at this week’s Summer Beach Party – the first one night camp in our  Adventures in Dance Camp series.   They played beach themed games, learned dances, and made sand art or bracelet crafts with Miss Melinda, Miss Donna, Miss Emily, Miss Sarah, Miss Ally, and Miss Camryn.  Our next Adventures […]

DC Dancers “Rocked the City”

Six of Dance Connection’s Competition Team dancers participated in the Rock the City Summer Intensive last week at Pearl Studios in New York City.  The intensive was hosted by True Talent Dance Competition, where the team competed at their Nationals at Split Rock Resort in the Poconos just two weeks prior. Dance Connection was represented at Rock the City […]

Summer Minute to Win It was a Success!

Dancers and their friends & family had at Dance Connection’s  Summer Minute to Win It Night of Fun last Friday night.  Based on the hit television game show, the event consisted of team challenges using common household items to complete a task in 60 seconds or less!  Participants met new friends and won cool prizes throughout the night. […]

Happy National Dance Day!

It’s National Dance Day! A day of giving back through the art of dance. Giving back to our community through our passion for dance is something that Miss Mary and the Dance Connection family love to do. Our Competition Team has partnered with the Suffolk County Make-A-Wish organization for a number of years, performing at […]

The Schedule Is Ready!!

We are back from Nationals and Summer Classes are up and running so it’s about that time to find out when you’re scheduled to spend time with us in the studio this year! Everyone who Pre-Registered should have received an email that details the days and times that they are scheduled for class. Classes this […]

Dance Beyond the Recital…

Now that the dust has settled and the lights have dimmed it can seem that dance will step aside for the summer, but it certainly doesn’t have to. There are tons of opportunities to keep “in step” with your dance training over the summer, many of them right here at Dance Connection! You can take […]

It’s Graduation Time!

It’s that time of year when we celebrate the achievements of our Seniors in our studio and wish them all well on the next part of their journeys, both in dance and in life, and this year we have a very special graduate that we’d like to acknowledge.   Mr. Joe, our Marketing Director, Recital […]

Thank You to Our “Just Dance” Raffle Donors!!!

Which DC Teacher are You?

What’s your DC Dance Teacher persona? We’re proud of all of our Dance Connection Teachers. Find out which Dance Teacher you’re most like by taking this short quiz.  

Ducks Game Rehearsals are Underway!

Our Competition Team and Ducks Company dancers are rehearsing each day for their upcoming performance at Long Island Ducks Stadium on Sunday, July 2nd.  Dance Connection has been bringing pre-game performances to Ducks Stadium for the past eight years.  The Dance Connection events at Long Island Ducks Games are always a fun night for the whole family, […]