

Lauren Carlson
- Apr 25, 2017
How Hip-Hop Dance Made Me Who I Am- Full of Grace, Strength, and Passion
When I was five, I wanted to be a ballerina. When I was eight, I wanted to be a tap dancer. When I was thirteen, I wanted to be a volleyball player, and the list goes on. I wanted to try everything. Thankfully, my parents raised me to dare to experience new things yet also remain dedicated to one thing at a time. Through those experiences, I was led to try hip-hop dance in tenth grade. Just like hip-hop dance began in the streets of New York, I learned to dance from friends a

Michelle Gutmann
- Apr 11, 2017
Ask a Professional
Michelle graduated in 2009 from The Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy with 1,150 hours of education and is certified in IANMT, sports, hot stone, prenatal, trigger point, deep tissue, and Swedish. In August of 2016 she added another credentialed service for her clients, completing her Lymphatic Drainage studies through the Chikly Health Institute. Before beginning her massage therapy career, Michelle was a certified personal trainer, a yoga and mat Pilates instructor, and


Jennifer Hawkins
- Apr 4, 2017
Handling Burnout
Our dancers put their hearts, souls, and bodies into their craft. They work hard at what they love, and it shows each time they take the stage. As parents, it is wonderful to see the culmination of all that training and dedication come to life in their beautiful performances. It is sometimes easy to forget how young they are, and that along with all of the time and work they dedicate to perfecting their dance, comes the risk of burn out. Classes, rehearsals, and performances