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Stretching For Your (Mental) Health
March 23, 2020

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…

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Competition: What Happens If…
February 27, 2020

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…

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Dance Class Etiquette – Manners Matter!
January 27, 2020

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…

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Why Performing Is Beneficial For YOUR Child
November 1, 2019

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…

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Why Is The Dress Code Important?
September 26, 2019

Why Is The Dress Code Important?

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…

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Congratulations! You’re Officially a Dance Parent
July 20, 2019

Congratulations! You’re Officially a Dance Parent

Welcome to the club, dance moms and dads! Now that you’ve formally signed your child up for lessons and you’ve gotten all the pertinent information about the season, you are officially a dance parent at ProAm Dance Studio! Being a dance parent here is a little bit like being in a secret society; there’s this new lingo to learn and a whole culture that you are now a part of. Here’s the inside scoop on what you need to know for your new…

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