Versatility is the real strength of Up, Down, & All Around. Parents (or educators) with little experience can pop in the DVD and get every member of the family or classroom up and moving in no time, yet there are opportunities for new discoveries and learning with repeat viewings.
Parenting Dancers
Things To Consider When Your Child Doesn’t Listen to the Dance Teacher
Appropriate class material is essential for engaging young dancers. Consider the structure and style of your child’s dance class and its teacher before deciding that dance isn’t right for your preschooler.
Help! My Child Doesn’t Listen to the Dance Teacher!
Parents, we know it’s unsettling when your little dancer isn’t listening in dance class. It’s normal for young children to lose focus sometimes but here’s what you can do to help your child pay attention to the dance teacher.
Dance Little Sister — Working With a Younger Sibling
It is challenging to work with a younger sibling when creating or rehearsing for a performance. Here are the keys to avoiding frustration.
Parents, Which Type of Helicopter Are You?
Blogger, Vicki Nelson recently did a three-part series about “Helicopter Parents.” As I read the articles, the dreaded term “stage mom” came to mind. Parents of university-bound students are not the only ones who “hover.”
9 Posts for Parents
A collection of past articles on Dance Advantage that are particularly useful for parents of dancers.
