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YOUR PRESENCE IS A PRESENT
As we settle in to winter break and fully emerge ourselves into the holidays, we want to take a moment to celebrate you. Whether dancer,...
Staff
Dec 23, 2024


WORK, PLAY, PERFORMANCE BALANCE: WHERE'S THE FUN?
Dance builds skills beyond technique—confidence, teamwork, and joy. Every laugh and game is crafted to help kids grow and thrive.
Lisa Grieger
Oct 29, 2024


WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS
Now that we have all started to settle in to the new season of dance, let’s talk about how we continue that same motivation and...
Jaime Montana
Sep 26, 2024


10 REASONS WHY EVERY CHILD WILL BENEFIT FROM THE OPPORTUNITY TO DANCE
There are many reasons why I believe that every child should have the dance experience but let’s just check out the top 10. Let’s start...
Jaime Montana
Aug 23, 2024


CONTINUING EDUCATION
We all know that as the dance world evolves it is important to keep up with changing techniques in the classrooms so we can grow and hone...
Jaime Montana
Jul 30, 2024


HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST DANCE CLASS
Signing up for your first dance class, whether you're a toddler or a teen, is thrilling! To ensure success, communicate with the studio or t
Jaime Montana
Jun 21, 2024


RDC...THE HOUSE THAT BUILT ME
Circa 2010, I taught my first jazz class. Actually, it was my first time teaching ever. Thirteen years later, I haven’t stopped. I finished
Lisa Grieger
May 31, 2024


WHY DANCE IS NOT “JUST DANCE”
Spending time at a dance studio has and continues to be a place where kids not only can learn something that they are passionate about.
Jaime Montana
Apr 4, 2024


THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDING POP UP/GUEST CLASSES IN DIFFERENT STYLES
Is it important to be a versatile dancer? Absolutely. To achieve this, start by exploring various dance styles at your studio. Over the summ
Jaime Montana
Feb 23, 2024


WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IN 17 YEARS…
As a studio owner, I’ve learned that my personal well-being directly impacts my business’s success. Prioritizing myself isn’t selfish; it’s
Jaime Montana
Jan 24, 2024

WHAT IS DANCE?
The answer to this thought provoking question may vary depending on who you ask. A basic answer would be that it is a nonverbal form of...
Jaime Montana
Dec 26, 2023

FULL TRANSPARENCY
As a studio owner for almost 17 years, few things are “firsts” for me. However, I recently faced the scariest moment of my life. From age 5,
Jaime Montana
Nov 21, 2023


UNDERSTANDING AND TRUSTING YOUR DANCE TEACHER
For those new to dance, you might have questions about why certain things are done. Understanding the history and intricacies of dance is cr
Jaime Montana
Oct 20, 2023


BACK TO DANCE
As we settle in to a new year of dance let’s be sure that we are setting our dancers and ourselves up for success. As studio owners/Director
Jaime Montana
Sep 26, 2023


COMMUNITY IN DANCE
Community is not only one of our core values but also something we plan on focusing more on this year. It is important that within our studi
Jaime Montana
Aug 21, 2023


SUMMER DANCE
Many dancers eagerly await summer for vacations and downtime, which are crucial for rejuvenation. However, extended breaks from dance can le
Jaime Montana
Jul 24, 2023

EMBRACE THE JOY OF RECITAL SEASON: SHINE AND CELEBRATE GROWTH
Who says Christmas is the happiest time of the year? Not me. Recital time is when true joy and fulfillment flourish. It's a time to...
Jaime Montana
Jun 2, 2023

WHY DO YOU DANCE?
I have been thinking back to my college days lately and remembering one very important class “Dance Theory” I remember it was the first...
Jaime Montana
Apr 30, 2023

HOW TO RE-CHARGE AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
Many times as dancers we become hyper-focused on the art form and passion we love and we can lose ourselves. It is very important to be...
Jaime Montana
Apr 24, 2023


THE AGE OLD QUESTION…IS DANCE AN ART OR A SPORT?
Well depending who you ask the answer can vary. As a dancer myself for 43 years I stay true to my belief that dance is an art. Are...
Jaime Montana
Mar 28, 2023
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