How to Win a Dance Competition
A lot of dance studios have finished up their competition season; plenty have competitions coming up soon. For those of you who are finished with competition season: did you win? For those of you headed to competition, are you hoping to win? Mama wants a trophy. No doubt. And every studio can benefit from having […]
How to Get Ready for a Dance Competition: The Dance Parent’s Competition Survival Guide
Need to know how to get ready for a dance competition? Check out these resources we’ve put together so that you and your stars are ready to hit the big stage! Pre-Preparation: 2-3 Months Out We say “pre-preparation” because competition season should be on your calendar WAY before the week of the big day(s). Your dance […]
Competitive Dance Appropriateness: Time to Class It Up!
For years, I have watched an uncountable amount of dances performed at dance competitions. There have been amazing dances, passionate performances, and, unfortunately, routines that felt uncomfortable to watch because of inappropriate content, music selection, costuming, and/or choreography. When an inappropriate routine performs, it shakes the room, leaving parents, studio owners, instructors, and the competitive […]
Dance Competition Music: 4 Tips on Choosing the Right Songs
Spruce up your competition routines this year with unique, infectious music that will have the crowds on their feet.
Is Competitive Dance a Sport?
There’s few questions like “Is competitive dance a sport?” that will get a spirited discussion going.
Dance Competition Makeup: A Checklist
Prevent cosmetic catastrophes and makeup meltdowns with this handy checklist.
Dance Travel Tips: Organizing Transportation to Competitions
Follow these tips to get you and your dancers to the competition without the stress.
Backstage Management: 3 Tips for Organizing Dancers Backstage
On stage during a recital, audiences see the result of months of hard work. What they don’t see is all the chaos going on behind the scenes.
5 High-Energy Snacks to Help You Power Through Your Dance Competitions
Give your body the energy it needs to dance at its best with these snack ideas.
Should You Do a Group Warm Up Exercise Before Competitions?
A group warm-up before competitions can be incredibly beneficial.
Stay-Put Tips for Dance Competition Makeup
Ensure your makeup has just as much endurance as you do with these tips.
Dance Injuries: 5 Common Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Whatever the event is, injuries usually aren’t fun. Consider these ways how to avoid them.
5 Ways To Perfect Your Dance Makeup On A Budget
Consider these tips on how to perfect your makeup on a budget.
Dance Competition Essentials: 5 Things You Should Always Have
Whether you’re a forgetful person or always on top of your game, don’t forget these five essentials!
5 Dance Tips For Your First Competition
Consider these tips on how to prepare for your first competition.
