Tag: confidence

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Investing in Your Child's Future: The Lasting Value of Dance Lessons

In times of economic uncertainty, it's natural for parents to reconsider their spending habits. With inflation on the rise and budgets tightening, some might question the value of extracurricular activities like dance lessons. However, at Showcase Dance Studio, we believe that investing in your child's dance education is one of...

by Crystal Carfagno 4 min read
What to Expect at Your Child’s Dance Recital

What to Expect at Your Child’s Dance Recital The Significance of the Recital Showcase Dance Studio’s annual recital is a cherished event for many young dancers and their families. It's a rite of passage that culminates months of hard work, dedication, and growth. Held at The Hylton Performing Arts Center on Saturday,...

by Crystal Carfagno 3 min read
Show Someone You Care

February is all about spreading love and showing care for others. At Showcase Dance Studio, we believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment for our students. By showing care and kindness to others, our students can build meaningful relationships and create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. So this February,...

by Crystal Carfagno 2 min read
Pathways in Dance

Happy fall, Showcase families! There are many reasons to love fall (like a hot cup of coffee on a crisp morning, am I right?) but one of my favorites is helping our dancers settle into their classes for the new season—and many times, that means adding something new to their schedule.  There...

by Crystal Carfagno 3 min read
Becoming Resilient Through Dance

Becoming Resilient Through Dance Developing positive character qualities in our students is something we pride ourselves on at Showcase Dance Studio, and one of the qualities we care deeply about—that we know is challenging for our students to practice—is resilience. Becoming resilient is about choosing to give up or grow, and...

by Crystal Carfagno 1 min
Dance Class Etiquette

Dance Class Etiquette At Showcase 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,...

by Crystal Carfagno 3 min read
Practicing at Home: Recital Edition

We absolutely love it when our students say they want to practice their recital dance at home.  Their enthusiasm is contagious, and then everyone in the class wants to practice at home too! But as a parent, how should you go about encouraging this?  Is there such a thing as too much practice? ...

by Crystal Carfagno 3 min read
How Dance is Shaping Social-Emotional Growth

How Dance is Shaping Social-Emotional Growth You hear a lot these days about social-emotional development in children, especially how important it is for building empathy and meaningful relationships. Social-emotional skills equip our kids with the tools they need to manage their emotions, make friends, and connect to other people on a...

by Crystal Carfagno 3 min read
The Positive Effects of Dance - Teens

The Positive Effects of Dance- Teens At Showcase Dance Studio, we believe in the amazing benefits dance has to offer kids of all ages. But during the tween and teen years, we’ve noticed some particular advantages that are helping our students become the best version of themselves. Dance takes hard work; there’s...

by Crystal Carfagno 2 min read