How and Why to Use Video for Dance

Using Video for Dance

As your dancer’s recital and/or competitions are approaching, you might notice videos being sent your way to utilize for practice and notes. Even though so much learning takes place in the studio, utilizing videos outside of class and rehearsal can be extremely helpful. With video, dancers can hone their skills, learn choreography, and practice specific … Read more

Are you Ready to Join our Emerald Team?

Are you ready to join our Emerald Team

Is your dancer looking for more performance opportunities? Do they want to dive deeper into their training while making new friends?! Then you should consider our Emerald Team, the first step to joining our Dance Company! What is our Music in Motion Dance Company? Our Music in Motion Dance Company is a 501c3 non-profit organization … Read more

How to Celebrate a Year of Dance at Music in Motion

How to Celebrate at Recital

What a year it has been!! Through all the obstacles and challenges our kiddos have been unwavering in their optimism and have continued to reach for and accomplish their goals. The end of this dance year marks our 35th season touching the lives of countless students that have gone on to do incredible things all … Read more

Recital Traditions: How to Create a Meaningful Weekend for Your Dancer!

Recital Traditions

Can you believe Recital is this week?! Our students have been hard at work all year long to prepare for this monumental occasion, and it’s FINALLY HERE! The amount of time and energy our dancers are pouring into this performance deserves to be celebrated. It takes an enormous amount of courage and confidence to perform … Read more

Your How-to Guide for Make-up, Hair, and All Things Recital

Dance Recital Make-up and Hair

With costumes safely hanging in closets and Recital dances beginning to be polished, we’re counting down the days until SHOWTIME! We want our Music in Motion dancers to feel and look their best on their special day. Dancing on a big stage with bright lights shining down on your little one takes extra effort and … Read more

How to Transition Back Into Activities

How to Transition Back Into Activities

Let’s face it, change is hard! The COVID-19 Pandemic has completely altered the way we work, exercise, socialize, and live. Our kiddos have gone from in-person learning to remote learning, and now back to school. For as eager as we all are to put last year behind us, we are extremely appreciative of how our … Read more

Celebrate With Dance!

Celebrate with Dance

We’ve made it through the end of 2020 and the holidays are finally upon us! This holiday season may look different, but that doesn’t have to change WHY we celebrate. The holidays have never been about the presents under our tree or the man sliding down our chimney at night, the holidays are about spending … Read more

The Importance of Attendance

The Importance of Attendance in Dance Class

The keyword in attendance is DANCE! At Music in Motion, we believe that being present in the classroom is KEY for the development and growth of your dancer in and outside of the studio. Missing dance class is a lost opportunity for the student and has larger implications in delaying the progress of the entire … Read more

Fall in Love With Dance

Ways to Bring Dance Into Your LIfe

Fall is our FAVORITE time of year, not just because we love bundling up in sweaters and devouring all the yummy treats, but because the season makes us reflect on change. And let’s face it – everything has changed in our life! From school to schedules and everything in between, we’re making our new normal … Read more