Tag: recital

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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
Capturing a Snapshot in Time

Showcase families, it’s time to start thinking about recital pictures! For your convenience, *Recital Picture Week will be held April 4-7 at the studio during regular class times. This is an opportunity for your dancer to have professional dance photos taken (in costume!) with direction from our experienced SDS staff. So, why...

by Crystal Carfagno 2 min read
Awesome Audience Recital Etiquette

Awesome Audience Recital Etiquette As you already know, our annual recital will take place on Saturday, June 12, 2021.  With the date fast approaching, we thought this would be the perfect time to share with you our tips for awesome audience etiquette!  Following these tips will help us ensure an enjoyable...

by Crystal Carfagno 2 min read
Performing to Show Progress, Not Perfection

Performing to Show Progress, Not Perfection “Practice makes perfect.” Chances are you’ve heard this saying many, many times in your life.  (We sure have!)  It’s one of the most well-known proverbs, with roots that go all the way back to the 16th century.  And while we appreciate its intention, here at Showcase...

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
Be Forgiving

From the Desk of Ms. Crystal-June Dear Showcase parents and dancers, When I sat down to write this post, I had a hard time at first finding the words to express the gratitude I’ve been feeling about our virtual recital experience. To see our dancers giving their all during our performances online,...

by Crystal Carfagno 3 min read
Be Respectful

From the Desk of Ms. Crystal-March Dear Showcase parents and dancers, It’s almost springtime; can you feel it in the air!?  That means we are inching closer and closer to recital preparations!  It’s an exciting time of year that brings growth and progress, which is perfect for our March Believe Challenge to...

by Crystal Carfagno 2 min read
Why Performing is Beneficial for Your Child

Why Performing is Beneficial for Your Child As you’ve probably noticed, the team at Showcase Dance Studio has already begun talking about next year’s recital!  Even though it’s fall, our recital planning is well underway. It’s this time of year, with the buzz of recital just beginning, that parents sometimes ask...

by Crystal Carfagno 3 min read
Congratulations! You’re Officially a Dance Parent

Congratulations! You’re Officially a Dance Parent Welcome to the club, dance moms and dads!  Now that you’ve formally signed your child up for lessons and you’ve gotten all the pertinent information about the season, you are officially a dance parent at Showcase Dance Studio! Being a dance parent here is a little bit...

by Crystal Carfagno 3 min read