How to Prep for the Best Dance Year Ever!
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Prepping for the BEST Dance Year Ever!
We are SO excited to get back to dance! We’re looking forward to a year filled with classes, performances, workshops, and more! Whether your child is returning or BRAND new to Positions Studio, we are so excited to welcome them back.
Most parents are very accustomed to prepping and shopping for the school year. In order for your dancer to have the best experience possible, we recommend taking a little time to also do some dance year prep!
We’ve rounded up some of our BEST tips for prepping for a new dance year. If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to our team. We are always happy to help and want you to feel confident as we head into another dance season.
Four Tips for Prepping for the Upcoming Dance Year:
1. Make Sure Your Dancer Has the Proper Dance Supplies
Different dance classes require different supplies. It’s important for dancers to wear the appropriate attire and shoes for their classes. Just like any other sport or activity, having the right dancewear and shoes will help students perform better and focus on their technique. Luckily, we have everything you might need for classes in our Dance Store! Located in our lobby, we maintain a large inventory of shoes, leotards, and accessories!
You can stop by our store during our office hours and our knowledgeable staff is always there to make recommendations and answer any questions you may have!
2. Start Stretching and Cross Training Before Our Season Starts to Avoid Injury
We hope everyone had a fun, restful, and exciting summer! Fall may mean a return to more technique classes and longer, fun-filled dance days for your child.
In anticipation of a more rigorous schedule, we recommend taking some time to stretch and do some cross-training. We recommend taking a look at this wonderful article discussing all the ways dancers can continue to care for themselves and maintain a healthy dancing body!
3. Prepare Your Child’s Dance Bag
Having a dance bag is SO helpful when you’re running out the door! All shoes, clothing, first-aid (for older dancers), and accessories can be put in your child’s dance bag. Giving your child’s shoes a home and reminding them that they are only for dance class can help you avoid last-minute scrambles to locate your child’s dance gear. Please put your child’s name on everything, including their bag.
4. Discuss Expectations for Dance Classes
If your child is a bit older, you already know that it is perfectly fine to drop them off and pick them up later. For younger students, we recommend taking some time before the first week to discuss what they can expect when they arrive at the studio.
Parents will walk their child into the studio, help them get ready for class, and then pass them on to their teacher to take the lead. We will ALWAYS come find you if your dancer needs you. Things tend to go much better when you give your child a little space. This may be a new space and experience for them! Please give your child a few weeks to adjust. After class, be sure to greet your child with an enthusiastic hug and let them show you what they learned!
We are ready for another amazing dance year filled with learning, new memories, and growth! We’re ready to watch our dancers soar this dance year. Our team is passionate about continuing to make Positions a dance studio that your child loves being at and training at!
Registration is ongoing in classes with availability for the 2022/2023 dance year. We’d love to have your family join us. Cheers to the best dance year ever! Please remember we are ALWAYS here to help!