My daughter started dancing when she was three-years-old and continued to dance for fourteen years. During all fourteen years, I volunteered in many different positions at the studio and sometimes not even for her performances. I’ve been a back stage volunteer, I’ve helped bedazzle costumes and props, I’ve handed out programs; I’ve helped with quick changes (for my daughter and countless other dancers); I’ve done sign-ins and check-outs; I’ve been a runner, signaling and walk

Art—three letters used to describe the diverse range of creativity in our world. The word itself is small, but it encompasses a vast collection of human accomplishments in creating auditory, visual, or performing pieces that express an artist’s skill, imagination, emotion, and view point. Art can be broken down into various forms. Auditory art includes languages, literature, narratives, poetry, prayers, proverbs, and music. Visual art includes ceramics, drawing, painting, scu

Dance is a beautiful medium through which our children can experience personal growth in areas like self-confidence, determination, and perseverance. In fact, studies have shown that activities such as dance and other sports can help children form a more confident sense of self, overcome preconceived limitations, and lead them on a journey of self-discovery that they may not have taken otherwise. But, as we all know, wherever there is opportunity for positive growth and chall

When I first started taking dance classes, I was about three-years-old and didn’t have to worry about balancing school and family time. My greatest worry was having enough sunlight and warm weather to jump on the trampoline and run through the sprinklers. However, as I grew up and started advancing in both dance and school, I had to make sure I could balance my school responsibilities, my dance schedule, other extracurricular activities, and family time. I should note that I