Summer is just around the corner and here at ProAm Dance Studio we are putting the finishing touches on all our fantastic summer program offerings! With the current dance season winding down and the new season ramping up, you might have been wondering lately if summer dance classes are right for your child. From our experience, every student has the potential to hit their “summer stride” … in other words, they all have the ability to keep their learning power going in the…
Successful Dance Showcase Collaboration Generates $12,000 for AVDA Boca Raton, FL – The Leave A Legacy Foundation is proud to announce a donation of $12,000 to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), made possible by the success of a collaborative dance showcase produced by Boca Dance Studio and ProAm Dance Studio in February. The donation marks a meaningful contribution to AVDA’s mission of offering life-saving services while promoting violence-free, equitable relationships and creating the social changes necessary to end domestic and dating…
ProAm Dance Studio Gives Back to Lifenet4Families Pompano Beach, September 9, 2023 – ProAm Dance Studio is proud to have raised $12,000 through its 501(c)3 Leave A Legacy Foundation for Lifenet4Families, a local organization dedicated to fighting hunger and changing lives. ProAm Dance Studio’s More Than Just Great Dancing!® mission includes supporting their community both inside and outside the classroom. Leave A Legacy Foundation is a unique initiative aimed at raising both funds and awareness for local charities, and offering young dancers a…
The recital is known for creating special memories—both for the dancer and for their family and friends. It is a sentimental moment in time for many parents, watching their child perform in front of an audience! For most of our dance families at ProAm Dance Studio, it marks the closure of one year’s journey in dance and “sets the stage” for the next. After the recital, costumes become special souvenirs, programs become keepsakes, photos become scrapbook centerpieces, and videos often become your household’s…
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…
Why Children Need Grit, and How Dance Makes a Difference Gritty people have a growth mindset; they don’t give up. This paraphrased quote is from author Angela Duckworth, who popularized the word “grit” with her famous TED Talk about the power of passion and perseverance. She wasn’t talking specifically about dancers, but she could have been! Children need to develop resilience in order to learn from their experiences and grow into their full potential. This is why we value determination and tenacity so…
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…
