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We’ve all seen students in our classes who sit in this position – seat on the floor with hips internally rotated, thighs touching or almost touching and feet outwards. If you were to look at the child from a bird’s eye view, their legs make…

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The Importance of Having Assistants in Class

Katja Paus

assistants, mentoring, student assistant, students, teacher assistants

Having trained assistants in class can make a world of difference, not only for your ability to lead the entire class but also for the child who needs additional support. So, who do we look for when filling this vital role, and how do we…

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Boys can dance

Katja Paus

boys dance, boys dance classes, boys hip hop classes, dance classes for boys

It’s a common misconception that dance isn’t appropriate for boys, but the truth is that there are great benefits of dance for any young person. In fact, it can be essential in developing strength and coordination while also fostering creative expression. By encouraging their sons…

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Why is it beneficial to take multiple dance classes

Katja Paus

ballet classes, dance exam, dance performances, different dance styles, multiple dance classes

Taking multiple dance classes per week can be costly, but keep in mind that you are investing in your child’s future. Let’s explain why we think having multiple dance classes per week is a good thing for your child. Variety: Different dance styles require different…

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Why are we the right dance studio for your child?

Katja Paus

acorbatic arts, ballet class, early years program, hip hop class, jazz class, lyrical and contemporary, musical theatre

For us, dance evokes indescribable feelings unlike any other. It is not just a form of expression but also a way to develop self-esteem and confidence. From ballet and tap to jazz and hip-hop, everyone involved in our studio works hard to instil an everlasting…

Mentoring

Six ways to help your daughter become Body Confident

Katja Paus

The #1 question I get from the mums I work with is, “how can I help my daughter have a healthy body image?” It can be such a delicate challenge for those of us parenting pre/teen girls. I deeply empathize with both mums and daughters…

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10 Things To Remember For The Start Of Term

Katja Paus

attandance, commitment, dance kit, hydration - water, mindset, smile and fun classes, term goals, uniform

After a relaxing summer break, we are beyond excited to start the new term and see everyone’s smiling faces back in the studio. We thought for the start of term, we would remind everyone of 10 things we find important so that we can all…

Mentoring

Helping our girls to be kind and strong in a “mean girls” world

Katja Paus

We’ve all known “mean” girls. When my daughter was 8-years old she had her first experience with “mean-girl behaviour”. Exasperated after two weeks of taunting and exclusion she came home, crying and asked, “why is there so little kindness in the world, mum?” As a…

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What to wear to your dance lessons

Katja Paus

ballet class, ballet outfit, dance classes, dance uniform, jazz outfit, what to wear

There are many different styles of dance out there, but amongst some of the most popular are ballet, jazz, hip hop, acrobatic and musical theatre. These styles of dance require different types of clothing and costumes, all of which are suited to the types of…

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Seven Myths About Dance

Katja Paus

body image, competitions, dance moms, dance teacher, food, kids dance classes, learning to dance, performance

Despite its popularity, the show Dance Moms has not exactly done wonders for the world of dance schools! This reality tv program suggests learning to dance involves a lot of catfights and mean-girl behaviour. At our studio, the vibe is anything but mean-spirited or catty.…

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Life skills you learn from dance

Katja Paus

cultural awareness, good nutrition, good posture, resilience

Regardless of the style of dance your child studies, as well as learning to move their body to the beat, they will master skills which they can leverage throughout their lives. Not all children go on to a career in dance but you can often…

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What is “W-Sitting”

The Importance of Having Assistants in Class

Boys can dance

Why is it beneficial to take multiple dance classes

Why are we the right dance studio for your child?

Six ways to help your daughter become Body Confident

10 Things To Remember For The Start Of Term

Helping our girls to be kind and strong in a “mean girls” world

What to wear to your dance lessons

Seven Myths About Dance

Life skills you learn from dance

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