Tag: flexibility

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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 Acro classes at Showcase Dance Studio, we teach Acro Arts professional curriculum for acrobatic dance.  We stress technically correct work...

by Crystal Carfagno 2 min read
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 may look different for a while as we take extra measures to prioritize safety, I am thrilled that we’ll be...

by Crystal Carfagno 3 min read
What is Age-Appropriate Movement?

What is Age-Appropriate Movement? Why is it so important that Showcase Dance Studio offers age-appropriate movement for its students?  Because your child’s safety depends on it! Safe movements for young dancers are dependent on their ages and rate of physical growth.  For example, growth plates in the skeleton—the growing tissues that help...

by Crystal Carfagno 2 min read
The Importance of Dance Training During the Summer

The Importance of Summer Dance Training Welcome to Showcase Dance Studio’s blog! We’re excited to introduce this new method of sharing dance advice, class tips, educational info, and more. We’re kicking off our blog posts with an important, frequently-asked question from dancers of all ages: “Why should I continue my dance training...

by Crystal Carfagno 2 min read