Here at SDC, we understand that kids should be kids!  In an age where many children are growing up too fast, we’re pumping the brakes and saying, “It’s OK for our kids to be themselves!”  We believe dance offers our students a path to self-discovery, teaching […]

                  Did you have a hobby or sport or passion as a kid? Something that drew you in and compelled you to occupy those after-school hours? For many of our students, dance has become this thing: Given the opportunity, they would spend every day at the studio, […]

                We originally ran this blog post in 2019 and here at the start of 2021, it felt like the perfect sentiment to revisit! Here’s a fun fact for you: In dance, it is common class etiquette to applaud when groups take turns practicing combinations or when a […]

                It’s no surprise that anxiety is rampant among tweens and teens these days—there have been so many unpredictable and stressful moments in their lives. From the cancellation of important events last spring to the adjustments surrounding school, family, and their social lives, our children have been facing […]

                  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 deeper […]

                  At SDC, experience has shown us that dance training yields dividends far greater than jetés and arabesques: The benefits go far beyond the technique, shaping our students’ confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills. So it’s no surprise that throughout this pandemic season, we have noticed an increase […]

              Last week we began our 15th season here at Studio Dance Centre – WOWZA! We could have never guessed the challenges that would come our way this year. Today’s learning environment is more important than ever before. Whether your child is dancing in-person or online, the community they’re […]

              Dance is often seen as a competitive activity, and while that can be true, it shouldn’t be competitive in the way you might think! There’s a quote on one of our lobby wall’s by Mikhail Baryshnikov that says, “I do not try to dance better than anyone else. […]

              When we talk about raising healthy dancers at SDC, we don’t just mean physically healthy; we mean mentally healthy too!  It’s important to us that our students have the opportunity to grow their social and emotional health as well as their technique and skills. For us, being mentally healthy […]

              Progress in dance can sometimes look a lot like it does in school: Students learn new concepts and techniques, and they build on that knowledge over time.  There are milestones to reach along the way to bigger goals, paving a path to success through hard work and perseverance. […]