A couple of weeks before The Nutcracker you may have been looking forward to these post-Nutcracker moments. Stress levels were high with concerns about costumes, choreography, rehearsals, make-up & hair requirements, health concerns and/or pre-performance jitters of both your dancer and you. Did your heart race a little faster each time your ear tuned into a refrain of Tchaikovsky’s famous score? If so, that could be classified as ‘strong evidence’ that YOU had a child in The

Many of you are finishing Nutcracker performances, and will soon have a Christmas break from school, dance, and your other activities. It’s a great time to take a breather from all of the hard work you’ve been doing and have a moment to re-group in preparation for next semester. As a dancer, you are very disciplined and loyal to your practice. Give yourself a break. Reward yourself for all of the hard work you just put in. You deserve it! However, you don’t want to come back

So…you have decided to enroll your child in a dance class and maybe you are wondering how to decide which studio to choose. Does it matter in which studio you decide to enroll your child? YES! Here are four important elements which can make a huge difference in the quality of instruction your child receives and the overall enjoyment and satisfaction they will experience in a dance program. 1. What is the size of the studio and what type of dance floor is used? A large studio

We’re in the middle of a performance season--that time of year where dancers are constantly applying and removing stage makeup for dress rehearsals and performances. I want to share some of my favorite skin care tricks that can help keep your skin looking and feeling healthy. Sometimes constant use of makeup can cause buildup in pores, and the overuse of makeup removers and scrubs can leave skin feeling dry and irritated. When my skin needs exfoliation, I like to make my own