Tag: dance studio

4 Ways You Can Disrupt Dance Class Power Dynamics

There’s a reason why most dance classes are taught the same way—with one person leading and the rest of the room following—and it has a lot to do with how fruitful that relationship can be for dancers. When one person leads a room, dancers know exactly who to follow for direction. But this classroom structure […]

How to Avoid Injury as You Head Back to the Studio

If you’re one of the many dancers heading back into the studio soon, “excited” doesn’t even begin to cover it. You’ve missed dancing alongside your friends, you’ve felt the lack of IRL corrections, and you’re desperate to really jump and turn for the first time in months. (And if you’re not back yet, you’re probably […]

Dear Katie: Help! I Need More Stage Experience!

In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I love my dance studio—the training is really good—but we only get to perform twice a year. I really want more stage […]

How Getting a Job at Your Dance Studio Can Benefit Your Wallet—and Career Path

If you’re in high school, working after school/on the weekends/over the summer may be a reality you’re not keen to face. After all, you’ve got enough to worry about: homework, rehearsals, technique classes, and maybe even college applications. But a job doesn’t have to mean babysitting or folding sweaters at Madewell. Instead, you can develop […]