• Dance Events

    Posted on April 20th, 2009

    Written by Bob Wilson

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    I Love Spring Because It’s Dance Recital Time

    I Love Spring Because It’s Dance Recital Time

    Recital time is a chance to create a performance and put it on stage complete with the last minute prep, the shimmering costumes, the perfecting of the performances and all of the movements, steps and poise the students have learned. I always enjoy seeing the progression and the collaboration, here’s what I mean…

  • Dance Teacher

    Posted on April 7th, 2009

    Written by Kathe Jones

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    An Ode to the Frazzled Dance Instructor

    An Ode to the Frazzled Dance Instructor

    Spring recitals and graduating class performances are in full swing and as a former dance studio instructor, I know how hectic it can be preparing, organizing and coping with recital season.

    So, this post goes out to you frazzled dance studio instructors!

    At my old studio, we had over 900 dancers, 700 of whom would participate in the recital, with a large number of those dancing in multiple numbers.

    That meant hundreds, if not thousands, of costumes to organize – a daunting task at best. Which is why…