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Parenting Dancers
When Should My Child See A Doctor for Dance Injuries?
It is normal to have temporary muscle soreness after a challenging class or when working in a new way. Often small injuries become more severe because proper care is not administered early or because dancers continue self-care despite warning signs that more specialized care may be necessary.
Backstage Bliss: 11 Guidelines for Students in a Dance Recital
Recitals can be hectic and stressful for those trying to make the day/evening go off without a hitch. Adhering to these rules helps a performance run smoothly for you and the others around you.
A Celebration of Dance Moms
Dance moms, dance teachers, and dancing moms share sweet, funny, and poignant stories about young dancers and the dance mom life.
Is It Possible to Praise Kids Too Much?
Is there such a thing as too much praise? How can one instill confidence without creating a dependence on external approval?
Life as a Dance Mom – Finding the Balance Between Friend and Fanatic
A dance mom’s thoughts on what can you do to be supportive of your child’s love for dance; how you nurture the LOVE for dance and still encourage the discipline side of it when they hit a certain age, and WHEN you know what age to take things to the “next level?”
