Sun-sentinel: Pompano Beach dance studio moves to new location after 25 years

Sun-sentinel: Pompano Beach dance studio moves to new location after 25 years

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.…

How Dance is Shaping Social-Emotional Growth

How Dance is Shaping Social-Emotional Growth

You hear a lot these days about social-emotional development in children, especially how important it is for building empathy and meaningful relationships. Social-emotional skills equip our kids with the tools they need to manage their emotions, make friends, and connect to other people on a deeper level. It’s a crucial foundation to their whole health—and a challenge in today’s world of virtual classrooms and masks!  But it’s a challenge that can still be met, particularly here at ProAm Dance Studio. A dancer’s learning…

Funky Pajama Jam!

Funky Pajama Jam!

Put on your jammies and come bust a move with us at our Pajama Jam Dance Party! Dance classes, dance games, and fun in small, socially distanced cohorts separated by age groups. Great for kids located in Pompano Beach, Lauderdale By The Sea, Lighthouse Point, and Fort Lauderdale so adults can enjoy a Parents Night Out! Space is limited for this dance event for kids ages 4-10! TEXT or CALL 954-782-9908 about reserving your spot today! Event Details: Saturday, October 17 from 5-8…

Healthy Classrooms, Happy Kids!

Healthy Classrooms, Happy Kids!

Today’s learning environments are more important than ever before, and dance is no exception! Whether your child is dancing in-person or online, the community they’re building and the connections they’re making are fulfilling important needs. Every child wants to feel like they belong and that they can accomplish great things—and dance helps bring this to life. In our classrooms, we’re going the extra mile to create a safe environment that minimizes risk and maximizes joy! We’ve made changes to our in-person class structure,…

Stretching For Your (Mental) Health

Stretching For Your (Mental) Health

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…

Competition: What Happens If…

Competition: What Happens If…

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…

Dance Class Etiquette – Manners Matter!

Dance Class Etiquette – Manners Matter!

Dance Class Etiquette At ProAm Dance Studio, we love seeing how excited our students are to practice in class!  Their motivation fuels their progress, and as they gain more experience in dance, they have the potential to advance even more quickly.  But this path to progress also requires developing self-control, confidence, and discipline.  Through basic class etiquette, our students are growing these skills and understanding how to use them in all aspects of their lives.   In this blog post, we wanted to…

Why Performing Is Beneficial For YOUR Child

Why Performing Is Beneficial For YOUR Child

Why Performing is Beneficial for Your Child As you’ve probably noticed, the team at ProAm Dance Studio has already begun talking about next year’s recital!  Even though it’s fall, our recital planning is well underway.  It’s this time of year, with the buzz of recital just beginning, that parents sometimes ask us, “Why should my child participate?  What’s beneficial about it?” This is an excellent question—and a significant one!  The recital is an investment in your child’s dance education, and it’s a pretty…