by carlie | Jan 12, 2019 | Studying Dance
Welcome to the Laurel Ballet Academy family! We’re so excited to see your child learn, grow, and enjoy the beautiful art of dance. This makes YOU a bonified Dance Parent! We’d love to share four things with you that will answer some of your questions and help navigate...
by carlie | Nov 10, 2018 | Studying Dance
The Glorious World of Pointe Shoes As many dancers know, figuring out what’s the best for your feet while wearing pointe shoes can be a constant journey. I can’t give you the magic key to what will fix your pointe shoes struggles, but I can inform you about the...
by carlie | Oct 6, 2018 | Studying Dance
The Main Concern: Every teacher strives to make an inviting and fun learning environment for their students to work hard and be their best. It’s not an easy job. There’s a lot to accomplish in a short amount of time. Sometimes I wonder, “does teaching dance make any...
by carlie | Jul 11, 2018 | Benefits of Dance, Studying Dance
Does Dancing for the Sake of Dancing Have Value? This question has come to mind quite often over the past few years. It’s a massive topic that cannot be fully covered in one blog entry, but there are several thoughts I would like to share on the subject. I would also...
by carlie | May 18, 2018 | Benefits of Dance, Studying Dance
Make your summer one to remember! Summer intensives are absolutely amazing! I may be a little biased, but that’s only because I’ve had so many wonderful experiences at the ones I’ve gone to. It’s well known that these programs can easily become the best time for...
by carlie | May 5, 2018 | Benefits of Dance, Studying Dance
Dancers are an odd bunch. It may not be obvious to everyone, but dancers typically tend to be a little different from the average person. I’m not just talking about having exceptional posture or the ability to put their hair in a bun at a moments notice. As a dancer...