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Hello and Welcome to Colorado Ballet Society’s Dancers and Parents Blog!

Our goal is for this blog to be a place

Where dancers receive the tools and information they need to become the best dancers they can possibly be
Where dance history and knowledge is shared
Where current dancers, dance instructors, and former dancers can connect and share their experiences.
Where parents can share their experiences, tips, and stories about being dance parents.

Lessons From a Former Dance Mom: Volunteering

Feb 22, 2017

Lessons From a Former Dance Mom: Volunteering

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

Fleeting Art

Feb 15, 2017

Fleeting Art

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

Helping your Dancer through Insecurities

Jennifer Hawkins

Feb 7, 2017

Helping your Dancer through Insecurities

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

Finding Your Balance

Feb 1, 2017

Finding Your Balance

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

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