Celebrating Each Other’s Success Here’s a fun fact for you: In dance class, it is common etiquette for students to applaud after groups practice combinations or a student is asked to demonstrate. This show of appreciation is a class custom across the entire dance world! Dancers gain motivation by being able to watch and learn from each other. At ProAm Dance Studio, this classroom tradition of recognizing effort is part of our dance DNA! Similarly, when a student achieves a goal—however big or…
Beating the Back-to-School Blues “But I’m too tired!” It’s that time of year again! School is back in session and after-school activities abound, meaning “I’m too tired” can become a frequent refrain from the backseat of your car. It’s not uncommon for us to hear about young dancers who fall asleep on the way to class during the first month or so of school. Getting used to a new schedule is not easy! Some children won’t be shy about stating how tired they…
New Teacher? No Problem! Having a new teacher in class can be an awesome experience for any student, and especially a dance student! Because dance is passed down from generation to generation and learned from person to person, every teacher’s perspective brings something special to the classroom. Whether it’s the way they introduce a concept or how they explain a correction, a new teacher’s unique viewpoint can offer unexpected “lightbulb moments” in a child’s learning experience. Just like classes at school, our dance…
There are many reasons parents choose to enroll their children in dance classes—for the health benefits, to expand their creativity, or simply because they love the art of dance. Dance classes can teach a child self-confidence, self-discipline, poise, and grace. Most importantly, dance classes are fun! What Are The Benefits Of Dance? Believe it or not, dance classes can help your child develop work and learning skills that will help set up your child for success for their entire life. Here are some…
Why Is The Dress Code Important? It’s a common question to hear from dance parents and students alike: What purpose does the dress code actually serve? We’re glad you asked! ProAm Dance Studio’s dress code was established for a few very important reasons: Safety The number one factor in establishing a dress code is for all students’ safety in class. A basic leotard and tights, along with hair pulled back and the appropriate shoes, ensures that there are no extraneous clothes or jewelry…
Pompano Beach dance studio moves to new location after 25 years ProAm Dance Studio has a new location to call home. After spending 25 years at its former site, the Pompano Beach-based dance studio recently moved to 880 N. Federal Highway, opening an updated facility with larger and brighter dance spaces. ProAm Dance Studio owner and director Melanie Gibbs, along with Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin and other community officials, celebrated the opening of the studio with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on March 3.…
Dancing through the pandemic: Studios pivot to keep teaching Dance studios all over Broward and Palm Beach counties are facing the new reality that their usual in-person classes are having to be put on hold…Click here to read full article
Stretching For Your (Mental) Health Dancers are known for their sometimes circus-like contortions, whether it’s pulling a leg to their forehead or bending their back in a 110° arabesque. Along with technique class and strengthening exercises, stretching is likely one of the largest parts of a dancer’s daily regimen. But what about “stretching” something other than your hamstrings? Can mental and emotional flexibility be a benefit to dancers’ overall health? Just like asking your muscles to accept a new position—and pushing through the…
What Happens If … The competition dance life we experience here at ProAm Dance Studio is no doubt full of fun and excitement … there’s nothing like the feeling of leaving your heart out on the dance floor in front of the judges after months and months of rehearsals! For our dancers, the event experience is made up of those moments and so much more, from the hallway-practices to the snack-and-selfie breaks to the awards ceremony. But of course with all of those…
