Cross-Training Benefits: Tap Dancing
Cross-training doesn’t work for everyone. That might seem like a strange way to begin an...
October 18, 2017
Cross-Training Benefits: Contemporary Classes
Contemporary tends to defy description as a dance form - largely because it derives from...
October 9, 2017
Cross-Training Benefits: Hip Hop Classes
Last week we covered the myriad ways that ballet lessons can benefit your dancing. Today,...
October 6, 2017
Cross-Training Benefits: Ballet Classes
When we went to school to earn a degree, we took a variety of courses,...
September 30, 2017
The 4 Tiers of Ballroom Dancing: Styling
We’ve finally come to it: The most overlooked tier, and yet one of the most...
September 23, 2017
The 4 Tiers of Ballroom Dancing: Dance Connection
Bottom line: If you aren’t communicating with your partner, you aren’t truly dancing with them....
September 16, 2017
10-Teens Performance Class Cancelled for Sept. 10
The 10-Teen Performance class on Sunday, September 10 has been cancelled. The audition for the...
The 4 Tiers of Ballroom Dancing: Timing
Although timing is sometimes taught after leading and following, I think we can all agree: If you...
September 6, 2017
The 4 Tiers of Ballroom Dance Technique: Footwork
I don’t care what dance style you’re learning, what level you’re dancing at, or the...
September 1, 2017
Placement Class Added for Teen Ballet
For students who missed the placement class for Teen Ballet Level 2 and Teen Ballet...
August 30, 2017
Aug. 29 – Sept. 8, 2017 $10 Adult Try-It Classes
Tuesday, August 29 – Friday, September 8, 2017 $10 TRY-IT ADULT CLASSES TUESDAY, August 29, 2017 6 –...
Aug 30 – Sept 9, 2016: $10 Adult Try-It Classes
TUESDAY, August 30, 2016 6 – 7 p.m. Tap Beginner w/Amy 7 – 8 p.m. NIA w/Jenn...
Not Practicing Can Be a Good Thing
You heard right: sometimes practicing your dance moves over and over can do more harm...
August 23, 2017
Dance Intensives: Coping with Burnout
No matter how well you prepare, sooner or later you’ll reach a point where all...
August 18, 2017
Registration Date Extended for Junior Ballet Intensive
The registration date for the Junior Ballet Intensive for students age 10 to 14 have...
August 17, 2017
Dance Intensives: Etiquette
Dance intensives, as we’ve already mentioned, are sweaty but fun affairs, and making a good...
August 14, 2017
Dance Intensives: Dealing with Jealousy
So, think you’re hot stuff? Then get ready for a generous slice of humble pie...
August 13, 2017
Adult Classes Cancelled for Mon. Aug. 7
Adult classes have been cancelled for Monday, August 7 due to the civic holiday. Summer...
The Dance Intensive: Soaking It All In
“Practice like crazy, use mnemonics, connect it to something you know.” The people who give...
August 4, 2017
Dance Intensives 101: What to Expect
Sweat drips down my face, and I’m regretting not bringing a hand towel. It’s day...
August 1, 2017
Performance Night: 20 Tips to Make You Sensational
Showtime folks! You’ve done all the prep work, and now a mere 24 hours (or...
July 25, 2017
Time-Tested Tricks for Overcoming Stage Fright
What if I mess up and fall down? What if they laugh at me? What...
July 18, 2017
Charm LaDonna coming to Joy of Dance, Monday July 24!!!
We are very excited to announce that Charm LaDonna will be visiting Joy of Dance...
SUMMER SIZZLE Special Workshops!!!
Special workshops happening every Wednesday 8-9.30pm this summer! Different teacher every week! $10 per person! JULY...
July 13, 2017
July 11, 2017
5 Secrets to Remembering Dance Choreography
Hey, how’s your dance choreography coming along? Not good? Well, you’re not alone - remembering choreo (read:...
July 4, 2017
Class Cancellations for the Long Weekend
The following classes are CANCELLED for the Canada Day weekend. We apologize for the inconvenience. Saturday,...