Tag: tiny dancers

How to Gauge Progress in Tiny Dancers

Watching through the studio windows—or even from the sidelines in a Mommy and Me class—can surely make parents wonder what exactly our little tykes are getting out of weekly ballet lessons. After all, they’re repeating the same things class after class. Are they bored? Are they progressing? Why are they doing that again? Repetition, however, […]

First Day Jitters: What to Do If Your Tiny Dancer Cries

For some children, the first day of dance is a magic time filled with make-believe, music, smiles and movement. For others, all the excitement can be a bit intimidating, resulting in tears and hesitation. This is perfectly natural, and after 32 years of experience, I’ve got a pretty good system for getting those timid tiny […]