February 25, 20220Comments

Shine Bright! Shine On!

Shine Bright! Shine On! Dance is often seen as a competitive activity, and while that can be true, it shouldn’t be competitive in the way you might think! There’s a quote by

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September 16, 20200Comments

What is Acro?

What is Acro? At the heart of Acrobatics class (or “Acro” for short) is a fusion of endurance, flexibility, strength, balance, limbering, tumbling, basic contortion, and stunting for dancers. In our

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July 13, 20200Comments

Be Gritty

From the Desk of Ms. Crystal-July Dear Showcase parents and dancers, As I write this, my heart is positively bursting with happiness that SDS has finally been able to reopen! While things

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September 28, 20180Comments

Beating the Back-to-School Blues

Beating the Back-to-School Blues “But I’m too tired!” It’s that time of year again! School is back in session and after-school activities abound, meaning “I’m too tired” can become a frequent refrain

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July 16, 20180Comments

The Importance of Grit

The Importance of Grit “Gritty people have a growth mindset; when bad things happen, they don’t give up.” This quote is from author Angela Duckworth, who popularized the word “grit” about five

by Crystal Carfagno