A Balancing Act
The moment on stage that you witness a dancer elongating each muscle in an arabesque as to suspend space and time, is when you know you...
Teachers and Tutus 2015 Huge Success
What do you get when you cross motivated dance teachers, an amazing cause, and strong community backing? A very successful second annual...
The Key to Managing a Dancer's Schedule
The beauty and curse of life is that we only have 24 hours a day and at least 8 of those hours should be used for sleeping. It can be one...
The Danger of Comparing Levels and Rushing the Process
Any dancer has said it, any teacher has heard it, and every dance mom has thought it. “Am I ready to move to the next level” This is a...
Dancer's Path After Graduation
After years of training, a large financial investment, and exposure to a wide range of teachers, the time to move past your dance...
A Parent's Guide to Dancing Ages 8-18
First generation dancers are somewhat of an anomaly to their parents. The sparkles, the tutus, and hours of lessons are not only foreign,...
A Parent's Guide to Dancing Ages 4-8
First generation dancers are somewhat an anomaly to their parents. The sparkle, the tutus, and hours of lessons are not only foreign, but...
Nationals Dance Competition Interview with Head Coach and Studio Owner, Kelly Else
After the whirl wind, high flying, incredibly impressive weekend away at the DX AmeriCup Nationals, the Iowa C.A.T.S. All Stars are busy...
Dancer's Feet - Training and Tricks to Avoid Injury
Whether you are a jazz, modern, contemporary, ballet dancer, or the like, it is no secret, your success is literally hinging on your...
