We love it when our students say they want to practice at home! Sometimes they’ll tell us how they like to create their own dances; other times they want to practice what they’ve learned in the classroom. As a parent, you might be wondering how to foster this […]
At SDC, we believe in the amazing benefits dance has to offer kids of all ages. But during the tween and teen years, we’ve noticed some particular advantages that are helping our students become the best version of themselves. Dance takes hard work; there’s no way around it. […]
For our littlest dancers at SDC, 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 a good friend is […]
The recital is our biggest performance opportunity of the entire dance season; the chance for our students to showcase the results of their hard work over the past several months. It’s where the magic of dance comes alive! Through the recital, the joys from the classroom are carried […]
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 student is asked to demonstrate. We celebrate effort in this way, showing appreciation for being able to watch and learn from each other. At […]
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; maybe it […]
On November 16th, we invite you and your family to join us for An Evening of Dance, a concert produced by our very own Ms. Kayla, choreographed by our staff, and performed by the students in our company, Frisco Youth Dance Ensemble! This year, FYDE will also be […]
Etiquette for our little dancers is a bit different than for those with more experience! Younger children are just beginning to understand how to control their bodies and emotions, and dance class may be one of their first experiences in a classroom. With this in mind, we teach […]
At SDC, 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, and discipline. […]
You’ve heard us talking about it. You’ve seen it mentioned on our website and in our emails. You know there’s a lot of excitement around it … but what exactly IS the recital? Just as soccer players have tournaments, football players have games, and gymnasts have meets, dancers […]
