5 Things to Know Before Starting Pointe

5 Things to Know Before Starting Pointe

Many ballet dancers dream of one day dancing “en pointe” or on point. Dancing on point is a major goal for a ballerina, but beginning pointe classes is not a decision to be taken lightly. There are many factors that play into a ballerina’s ability to succeed at...
Finding a Balance This School Year

Finding a Balance This School Year

With school officially in full swing, you may be finding yourself caught in the chaotic whirlwind of carpools, lunch boxes, practices, rehearsals and homework. When you throw dance classes into the mix, finding a balance between everything can seem impossible. We know...
Back to School and Back to Dance

Back to School and Back to Dance

As those long summer days quickly come to an end, your children are probably trading swimsuits for backpacks and popsicles for pencils. But just because school is starting back up, doesn’t mean it’s time to pack away the dance shoes until next summer. Continuing dance...
How to Support Your Child’s Dance Career

How to Support Your Child’s Dance Career

We all want the best for our children, but sometimes it can be hard to know the best ways to support them. Should we point out their mistakes to make them better? Should we offer tips and pointers or just observe quietly? We’ve gathered a few tips to help you support...
Summer Days and Dance Camps

Summer Days and Dance Camps

Oh the lazy days of summer…The first week or two of a child’s summer vacation is a thrilling time, but as the weeks wear on, the days can seem long and boring. Children may gravitate toward television, mobile devices, and xboxes to keep themselves...
A Dance Convention: A Fun and Valuable Experience

A Dance Convention: A Fun and Valuable Experience

In the month of February, Dance Classics’ recreational competition teams were able to attend their first weekend-long dance convention. Luckily, we didn’t have to travel far. It was held at a local convention center here in our hometown of Murfreesboro,...