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,...
Tag: life skills
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...
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...
Dear SDS parents, Since November is a time to reflect on all we are grateful for, I wanted to say THANK YOU for choosing Showcase as your child’s dance home! We know that this year has had its challenges for many of our dance families, and we could not be more...
Why Quitting isn’t the Answer Has your child ever come to you and said they want to quit something? Maybe it was a board game or a homework assignment, or a project they started and weren’t motivated to finish. Maybe it was an activity you signed them up for after school;...
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,...
The Benefits of Competition Team If your child loves dance and has expressed interest in doing more, we’d love for you to consider having them audition for our competition teams later this Spring! All of our students at Showcase Dance Studio benefit from the life skills dance develops, but for our...
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...
The Positive Effects of Dance-Young Children For our littlest dancers at Showcase Dance Studio, dance is about much more than learning how to move to music! While the steps are important, of course, what’s even more special are the life skills that are introduced in our younger classes. Learning how to be...
Competition team auditions are coming up soon! On Saturday, June 2, we’ll be hosting tryouts for our 2018-2019 teams. You may have been wondering if being on a competitive team is the right fit for your child, or if they would enjoy the experience. If you’ve ever thought about having your...