A Beginner’s Guide to Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake

A Beginner’s Guide to Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake

You probably recognize the famous music, but how much do you really know about the famous ballet, Swan Lake? Here is an overview of this beautiful ballet: Background The world’s favorite classical ballet, Swan Lake was first composed in 1875 and still remains one of...
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...
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,...
Determining Proper Class Placement

Determining Proper Class Placement

At Dance Classics of Murfreesboro, we want our dancers to be successful and to improve. Our ultimate goal is to have dancers with superb technique, excellent musicality, proper alignment, flexibility, ability to absorb and apply choreography quickly, and high...