In our last post, we talked about what makes a great dance teacher and why the relationship between teacher and dancer is so important. If that relationship matters, the dancer-parent one is just as, if not more, crucial. Parents often wonder how they can help their dancers achieve their goals, whether it’s reaching championship level …
All dance teachers would probably agree that practice is important. Seems obvious, right? Yet, it might feel daunting, especially for dancers juggling classes and other commitments. So why do we emphasize practice so much, and how can dancers effectively incorporate it into their routines? While attending class, even twice a week ,is beneficial, it’s often …
At CSHD, we encourage our students to compete. Seems weird, right? It can feel backwards, because surely there’s kids that would prefer not to. So why would we encourage those kids, along with naturally competitive people? While it is always the dancer’s choice, there are so many benefits of competition that we feel are an …