At SDC, one of our unique attributes is that we are a non-competitive studio, meaning we do not participate in dance competitions. Instead, we choose to focus on concert and community dancing, where rankings and placements are not part of the expectation. We encourage performance as an overall […]
Dear Studio Dance Centre families, As Thanksgiving draws nearer, we wanted to take a moment to express our thanks to YOU, for trusting us with your child’s dance education and allowing us to be a positive light in your child’s life. We are grateful that you’ve chosen us for […]
Parents, it’s that time of year when getting your child to dance class can seem extra-challenging! With the weather fluctuations, cold and flu season underway, and homework exhaustion setting in, January sometimes feels like “the mid-year slump.” Not to worry though. In our experience, the slump is only […]
Happy New Year! It’s time for a new year and a new semester – a fresh start! Although the regular dance season has been in session for months, the spring semester is like its own new beginning. SDC students will begin working on recital routines during the next […]
Thank you to our wonderful dance families for allowing us to teach your children, who bring so much joy into our classrooms every day! We are grateful to know you and be a part of your lives. We wish you a very […]
We hope you are beginning to sense our excitement, because recital planning is officially in full swing! Here’s a little peek of what’s going on behind the scenes: Your SDC teachers are spending hours upon hours selecting just the right […]
Sometimes I’m asked whether I watch the television show Dance Moms, or if the dance world is really like the way it’s portrayed in the show. I don’t watch it (although I’ve seen clips) and it’s not like that …. not for us here at […]
“But I’m too tired!” It’s that time of year again …. school is back in session and afterschool activities abound, meaning “I’m too tired” can become a frequent refrain from the backseat of your car. It’s not uncommon for us dance teachers to hear about students who fall asleep on the way to class during […]
The SDC teachers and I are wishing all of our students a wonderful back to school week! We love hearing about everyone’s new adventures at school – what their classrooms are like, who their teacher is, what their favorite subjects are – and we hope this week is full of fun! In honor of this […]
When a dancer begins classes, the focus usually falls on learning the flow of classes, steps, combinations, and preparing for the highlight of the year – the Spring Concert! Little does the dancer know, that while learning all of the dance steps, life lessons are being taught too. Take a minute to read this great post […]
