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The Importance of Summer Dance Training: Keeping Your Skills Sharp All Year Round
By: Missy Marquette As the temperatures rise and the school year draws to a close, many dancers may be tempted to take a break from their regular training routine. However, continuing dance training throughout the summer months is very beneficial for dancers looking...
Why Take Dance Class
By: Missy Marquette Dance is more than just movement; it's an art form that ignites the soul and stimulates the mind. Whether learning pique’ turns across a ballet studio or pop and locking to the beat in a hip-hop class, the benefits of dance extend far beyond the...
Unlock Your Potential: The Benefits of Trial Dance Classes
By: Missy Marquette Are you considering starting dance classes but feeling unsure about committing right away? Or perhaps you're a seasoned dancer looking to explore a new style? Whatever your situation, trial dance classes can be a valuable opportunity to dip your...
The Value of Performing….
By: Missy Marquette As Medina Centre for Dance Art prepares for another great summer session of dance camps and classes, we also just unveiled our 2024 Summer Rising Star Musical- Madagascar Jr! Rising Stars is a musical theater program sponsored by MCDA for ages 9-18...
Dance Class: Special Moments, Experiences, and Lifelong Value
By K. K. Parks Dance is a timeless form of self-expression and art that has captivated humans for centuries. Whether it's the graceful movements of ballet, the rhythmic beats of hip-hop, or the passionate storytelling of contemporary dance, the world of dance offers a...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
To Dance or Not to Dance – Of Course DANCE!
By Kelly K. Parks Dance is a powerful ally in the growth and development of the whole child. Involvement in dance classes helps children mature physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. The physical benefits of dance are well known, but the emotional,...
Dance Is So Much More Than a Trophy
by Kelly K. Parks Children today have so many choices in extra-curricular activities. They can play soccer, take art lessons, join scouts, attend youth groups, participate in sports and they can dance. As with most activities, competition has become a key element in...