As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are all checking off our to-do lists for back-to-school readiness. In addition to the school supplies and clothes, many parents wonder about extracurricular activities. Afterall, our kids need lots of movement after long days at desks. That is where … [Read more...]
Famous Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland Welcomes Baby
While on maternity leave, Misty Copeland shared, "My personal life, I've really kept pretty private." Her sharing that she became a new mother three months ago is evident that she values her privacy. The famous Copeland is taking time to focus on her son, Jackson, and establish her fashion line. … [Read more...]
How Ballet For Kids Helped My Daughter
As parents, we all dream a bit about what our children’s lives will look like. Sure, we know we cannot predict everything, but we still imagine certain things. I always expected at least one season of parenthood would include ballet for kids in our schedule. It turns out I was right, but not in … [Read more...]
Ballet For Kids – Why All Kids Should Dance
Ballet for kids can seem like a rite of passage. Some children gravitate to it, while others have only minor interest. We tend to sign our kids up for ballet, soccer, and other kid friendly activities hoping they will find their passion. While staying in dance forever is not something all kids … [Read more...]
Online Ballet Classes For Adults – Is It Worth It?
As an adult, trying out a new activity can be exciting but also difficult. How do you find time in between work and home responsibilities to enjoy ballet? Online ballet classes seem like a viable option, but are they worth it? As the pandemic dragged on, we found more and more opportunities to … [Read more...]
Adult Ballet – How to Build Your Confidence
As adults, it can be challenging to take on new activities. When we were children, we often tried many different activities. Few things deterred us when we were young. However, when we get older, the idea of an activity like adult ballet can feel overwhelming. Can we really tackle a new skill at … [Read more...]
Adult Ballet – A Key For Improving Mental Wellness
In some cultures, rhythmic movement is a way of life. Groups may dance together. They may set aside time to dance and move. In modern American culture, many of us are focused on work, productivity, juggling children and more. Adult ballet may sound fun, but how does one fit it into their … [Read more...]
Ballet For Kids – Dance and ADHD
As a parent, finding the right activities for your child can take time. For kids with ADHD, it can be even harder. Is ballet for a kids a good activity for kids with ADHD? As it turns out, some researchers have looked at dance and ADHD. If you’re wondering if dance and ADHD can go together, … [Read more...]
Motor Planning And Ballet For Kids
As parents, we want to ensure our kids are developing well in all areas. One important area of development is motor planning. It may come as a surprise, but ballet has immense benefits for children. It’s more than just a fun activity. Motor planning and ballet for kids go hand in hand. At the … [Read more...]
The Art of Ballet and Life
During the post-holiday COVID-19 spike, I had the chance to meet with author Kathryn Craft via zoom. She’s a published novelist and former dancer. Though, as I learned through chatting with her, I suspect once a dancer, always a dancer. She is no longer gracing the stages of her college town, but … [Read more...]
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