Overcoming Stage Fright:  Empowering Young Dancers and Their Parents

Overcoming Stage Fright: Empowering Young Dancers and Their Parents

By K. K. Parks Stage fright is a common and natural response to performing in front of an audience, and it affects people of all ages, including young dancers. For many young performers, especially those struggling with separation anxiety, stepping onto a stage, even...
Overcoming Stage Fright:  Empowering Young Dancers and Their Parents

Coaching Every Student with the Intention of Greatness

By K. K. Parks Dance is a powerful tool that can transform lives, and dance teachers are responsible for nurturing and guiding every student toward their full potential. The concept of coaching every student with the intention of greatness goes beyond traditional...
Overcoming Stage Fright:  Empowering Young Dancers and Their Parents

Back to Math- I Mean Dance!

By C. Laettner Everyone knows that math is a vital part of education, but did you know that dance training can have similar benefits in a child’s development and overall well-being? Most people know dance helps students improve physical fitness, flexibility,...
Overcoming Stage Fright:  Empowering Young Dancers and Their Parents

Off the Couch and Into the Dance Studio

By C.Laettner Are you tired of trying to pry devices out of your preschooler’s hands? Do you want your toddler to be more active, get a head start on their academic development, and grow creatively? If you are unsure whether now is the time to put your toddler or...
Overcoming Stage Fright:  Empowering Young Dancers and Their Parents

Turn Off the Screens & Turn Up the Music

By C. Mahl, Medina Centre for Dance Art, Program Coordinator After so many activities came to an abrupt end last year, kids were forced to spend their time navigating all of the hurdles that the pandemic threw at them. From Zoom classes, both in school and at...