WAKE VILLAGE, Texas (KTAL/KSHV) — A Texarkana dance studio is the first to achieve national safety certification in ArkLaTex. The Texarkana Dance Academy, owned by Rachel Boston, was recently certified by Youth Protection Advocates in Dance or YPAD for its commitment to keeping children happy, healthy and safe. YPAD was founded in 2012 by Leslie […]
Month: April 2022
How Dance Organizations and Dancers Should Get Ready for COVID-19’s Financial Impact
The financial ramifications of a global epidemic have gone from hypothetical to very real as Broadway goes black and performances throughout the country are canceled. This is especially true in the dance world, where many institutions are NGOs or small enterprises with razor-thin margins, and performers rely on canceled bookings. It’s a frightening and unsettling […]
Q&A with dance club member Lauren Lemay
Lauren Lemay, a sophomore at Springfield College, will perform her first dance concert this weekend. After competing in dance competitions throughout her childhood, she recently joined the Springfield Dance Club to pursue her passion once again. The Springfield student spoke with Lemay to hear her thoughts on the event, why dance is an important art […]
Texarkana Dance Academy becomes the first dance studio in the region to achieve safety certification
The Texarkana Dance Academy has become the first dance studio in the region to achieve Youth Protection Advocates in Dance certification. The certification marks its commitment to keeping children happy, healthy and safe in dance. YPAD is the nation’s only dance certification program focused on both the safety and well-being of dance students. To earn […]
Sadness as Nottingham dance studio open since 1930s set to evolve amid changes to homeless charity
An award-winning Nottingham dance studio, located in the city center since the 1930s, will move in July. Summers Knight Dance Studio has been based on the second floor of Emmanuel House but will now move to Woodthorpe. The dance studio is located on the second floor while the ground floor was used for Nottingham homeless […]
Bronco Dance Club forms an inclusive community for students of all skill levels to dance – The Arbiter
College students often face the harsh reality of dropping out of the sport they were once into and not having the opportunity to compete at the college level. Bronco Dance Club is an on-campus student-run organization that provides students with the opportunity to dance while in college, without being part of Boise State’s Mane Line […]
Broadview Heights Dance Studio to Build New Home Just East of Interstate 77
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio — Creative Movement Center — a dance studio now located in the Wellpointe Center shopping mall on Royalton and Broadview roads — considering building a new home across Broadview Heights. The new and larger studio will be held on Eagle Valley Courtyardnear Harris and Old Royalton roads just east of Interstate 77 […]
Nancie Dianne Dance Studio celebrates 50 years of teaching local dance
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (CBS 58) — The Nancy Dianne Studio of Dance has been a mainstay in Menomonee Falls for 50 years. Nancy Stark took over the studio when she was just 20, and over the years she has taught too many students to count. Over the past five decades, she has connected generations through […]
MarLo Dance Studio returns to the stage with Anastasia | Local News
MarLo Dance Studio celebrates the full return of its lavish theatrical dance productions to the Sprague Theater in Bandon. Anastasia’s story will be woven across ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop genres. “It is with great joy that we are bringing back live cultural entertainment for the community to enjoy again,” said Director Maria Merriam. […]
The Wilmette dance studio cooks for Ukraine
Dancers from Studio North Academy of the Performing Arts in Wilmette held a bake sale on April 23 and raised $922, all to benefit the people of Ukraine. Donations are intended for Ukraine TrustChain, an organization that, through peer-reviewed volunteer networks, brings relief to Ukrainians and helps evacuate civilians from war zones. “There is such […]
Best Dance School, Female-Owned Business, Sports Coach: Ledwig Dance Academy | Reserved for subscribers
One of Stephanie Ledwig’s greatest passions is working with children. The Victoria-based dance teacher and owner of Ledwig Dance Academy said she tries to bring that passion to life in every class she teaches. “I feel like when I teach, in every class that I teach, I bring the energy and I bring the fun,” […]
Tech’s Ballroom Dance Club Waltz To Success – Technique
Competing in the recent Collegiate National Dancesport Championships and USA National Dance Championships from April 1-3, the Ballroom Dance Club at Georgia Tech earned a sixth place overall national ranking. “Although we had alumni competing alongside the team, the ranking only includes our current college competitors, the vast majority of whom were newcomers who started […]
Village Dance Studio – Towne Post Network
Post views: 218 Village Dance Studio holds a rich history Screenwriter / Julie Yates Photographer / Jon Ellegood Village Dance Studio has many mother-daughter relationships. Founded by Annette Pettigrew in 1977, it is now owned by her daughter, Traci Broman. Several faculty members have mothers who also owned dance studios. Second and even […]
Final season for MacDonald Island Dance Academy
The MacDonald Island Dance Academy (MIDA) will no longer be offering dance programming by the end of the 2021/22 dance season. Following a sustainability review, the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC) found that private dance studios in the area would be better suited to provide needed services. MIDA was developed by MacDonald Island […]
Closing of the MacDonald Island Dance Academy at the end of the season, studio rented to YMM Dance Company
Breadcrumb Links News Local News local entertainment Entertainment The Suncor Community Recreation Center at MacDonald Island Park on Friday, June 13, 2020. Laura Beamish/Fort McMurray Today/Postmedia Network ORG XMIT: POS2006151402577495 ORG XMIT: POS2012082216572288 Sun Media Content of the article The MacDonald Island Dance Academy (MIDA) is closing at the end of this season, with the […]
SCVNews.com | May 1: Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club celebrates rock ‘n roll
Are you a fan of western history and crime? On Thursday, April 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library, you’re invited to a free event with JR Sanders, a local author who has Santa Clarita-based stories. The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will celebrate “Old Time Rock & Roll” tunes with caller […]
The golden days of Plymouth Dance Academy when it was ‘more than just a nightclub’
“It was so welcoming to go to a club where everyone was so accepting of my image. You could wear anything and talk to anyone without judgement.” For nearly 10 years you couldn’t plan a night out in Plymouth without mentioning The Dance Academy. Located in the city’s iconic Palace Theatre, the famous nightclub was […]
New restaurants plus dance club and hotel suites set to open in Arcada theater building – Shaw Local
People passing by the Arcada Theater building in downtown St. Charles in the coming weeks will not only be able to hear live music, but also dine at the venue’s two new restaurants and stay overnight at The Arcadian Suites. Or they could dance the night away at Studio 64, a new club in the […]
PH will send an amazing sports dance team to Hanoi
READY FOR THE GAMES AT SEA Sean Aranar and Ana Leonila Nualla performing a routine during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. FILE PHOTO The Philippine Dance Sport Federation Inc. (PDSFI) will send a formidable team to the 2022 Southeast Asian Games (SEA) scheduled for May 12-23 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The dancesport team, consisting of Sean […]
Anu’s Dance Academy obtains a one-year contract
Anupama The April 14, 2022 episode begins with Toshu furiously sitting in the room when Kinjal arrives. He also asks her to fight him, to which she says he doesn’t deserve it. Toshu then expresses concern for their child and says he is doing all this for their baby. Kinjal then warns him to keep […]
Young talents at the Gifford Dance Academy in Stotfold receive money for their training
Gifford Dance Academy Employee Noel Jukes, regional manager at UK Power Networks, applied for the award because his daughter, Scarlett, is in the dance group. The Academy started in 2015 and now has over 100 talented youngsters training every week. Noel helps the club organize dance events, including doing the heavy lifting and delivering mats […]
Prague announced as next host of European Para Dance Sport Championships
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Zermeño Dance Academy students win Spirit and Junior Spirit titles
SANTA BARBARA, CA – There are about half a dozen studios that cater to Spanish era dancers and they’re all busy this time of year, and they’re about to get even busier. approaching Fiesta. This year, Spirit and Junior Spirit graduate from the Zermeño Dance Academy in Goleta. During the audition, the dancers said the […]
Moving to Atlanta sparked dreams of opening a dance studio
“If you’ve never learned Irish and have a background in ballet, tap or jazz, it will be very easy for you to pick up the basics of Irish dancing,” said the Dublin native. The dances fall into two categories: soft shoes and hard shoes. “Soft shoe dances include reels, slides, light jigs and single jigs,” […]
RRC’s MacDonald Island Dance Academy sustainability review has families nervous about its future
Content of the article The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC) is considering whether it should continue to fund the MacDonald Island Dance Academy (MIDA) program after seeing enrollment and revenue plummet and expenses rise even before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some parents with children in the program are concerned about what the review […]
Husson University Dance Club presents “An Unforgettable Night”
Twenty-four choreographed routines will feature members of Husson’s Dance Club, university dance classes and the dance team. BANGOR — A cornucopia of dance talent will take the stage at the Gracie Theater on Saturday, April 9 at 6 p.m. when members of the Husson University Dance Club and Dance Team will share their talents as […]
Husson University Dance Club presents A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
A cornucopia of dance talent will be on stage at the Gracie Theater on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 6 p.m. when members of the Husson University Dance Club and Dance Team will share their talents as part of ” An unforgettable night.” The event is free and open to the public. Voluntary donations are […]
RRC’s sustainability review of MacDonald Island Dance Academy has families nervous about its future
Content of the article The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC) is considering whether it should continue to fund the MacDonald Island Dance Academy (MIDA) program after seeing enrollment and revenue plummet and expenses rise even before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some parents with children in the program are concerned about what the review […]
Mom opens dance studio to help young girls celebrate diversity
April 08, 2022, 2:07 p.m.Updated on April 08, 2022 By: News 12 Staff A Burlington County small business owner is making history and hopes young girls will follow in her footsteps. “Our mission is to foster self-confidence and creativity through dance in a fun and energetic environment,” says Dana Ampy, owner of Amped to Dance. […]
The World Para Dance Sport Online Challenge returns this month
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MacDonald Island Dance Academy undergoes sustainability review
Entrance to MacDonald Island Park // Photo by Harvard Media Staff The Wood Buffalo Regional Recreation Society (RRC) has responded to public outcry over the MacDonald Island Dance Academy (MIDA) program. MIDA is a program managed, staffed and funded by the RRC. A letter posted by MIDA began circulating on social media stating that on […]
Club Spotlight: Folk Dance Club
(Photo courtesy of Glen Cote) “Members of the UMass Lowell Folk Dance Club dance at a club meeting.” Emilie TeagueConnector Editor Every Tuesday at 7 a.m., the UMass Lowell Folk Dance Club meets at the campus Recreation Center and on Zoom to share two hours of folk dancing, bringing people and cultures together. The club […]
Global Dance Studio Software Market: Key Product and Application Segments in 2022
“ Based on primary and secondary research, fieldwork, and expert knowledge, the report contains an in-depth examination of the general size and structure of the Dance Studio Software industry. Industry researchers have used methodologies such as Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis. The report covers a variety of topics, including supply chain analysis, value chain […]
The TJC Dance Academy will present its production “The Little Mermaid”
Admission will range from $15-$40 depending on seating and tickets can be purchased at TJC.edu/LittleMermaid. TYLER, Texas — The Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance will present Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid,” for people of all ages this weekend. Show times include 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, […]
NRC Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club Jamboree to be held April 9 | Music
The music of the Country Boys and Slate Mountain Ramblers will be featured at New River Community College’s Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club Jamboree on Saturday, April 9. The music will start at 6 p.m. at 117 Edwards Hall at the NRCC in Dublin. The Country Boys have been playing traditional bluegrass and gospel bluegrass […]
Regina’s new dance studio offers classes for adults only
Collective Studios is a new dance studio in Regina offering classes for adults only. The studio opened on Friday in the Warehouse District where Applause Dance Studio was located. “It’s something I’ve always wanted for Regina and I get asked about adult classes all the time. So when I found this space, I was excited […]
Scotts Valley Ballroom Dance Studio welcomes interested students
In July 2021, when the Press banner reported that Richard Myers and his wife Marianne were planning to open a ballroom dancing studio in Scotts Valley, the pandemic seemed to be waning. There was a sense of anticipation at their Arthur Murray location in Fremont, as they had just reopened group classes and were anticipating […]