Hey Dance Family, Every season, particularly as we push closer to performances, we see it — dancers getting emotional in class. And while it doesn’t rattle us as teachers, I know it can leave some parents feeling unsettled, especially if you didn’t grow up in a space where competition, art, or athletics demanded everything you […]
Hey Dance Fam, A couple of seasons ago, I let myself be swayed. A handful of my dancers were begging for the competition experience. They’d seen the glitz, the trophies, the TikToks—and honestly, I wanted to honor their curiosity. So, we gave it a shot. We created a Competition Class at Elements Urban Arts Collective—one […]
Hey Dance Family, Let me keep it real with you for a moment—this journey we’re on as dance parents, mentors, and educators? It’s beautiful. And it’s tough. I’ve been doing this for over 20 years, and I’ve worn all the hats: teacher, director, performer, parent, and dance parent. I’ve seen this world from every angle—and […]