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

Recital Guide: Tips and Tricks for First Time Dance Parents

Dance Recital Guide

Our favorite event of the year is just around the corner – it’s Recital time! From the stage lights to the sparkly costumes, we are thrilled to be celebrating our Music in Motion dancers on Sunday, June 6th at the Hackney Theater Norfolk Collegiate. Our dancers and faculty have been training all year long for … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Recital Costumes

Recital Costumes

Recital is our FAVORITE event of the year with a big stage, shining lights, and the most exciting of all, dance costumes! From sequins to fringe, we have a blast picking out costumes to match the theme of every dance piece. When stepping into a costume, our dancers are transformed into a new character, from … 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

Benefits of Dance in the Classroom

Benefits of Dance in the Classroom

We are so unbelievably proud of our community for expertly following our prevention protocols as we’ve gradually re-opened the studio this summer. It’s been amazing to see the commitment to dance and our studio from our students and families. Together, we’ve kept each other safe! As we begin to fully open our studio for classes … Read more

How to Prepare for Your First Recital: The Ultimate Recital Guide

How to Prepare for a Dance Recital

Whether you’re a first-time dance parent or you’re a seasoned pro, it’s always necessary to review what it takes to pull off the BEST RECITAL EVER! Our Music in Motion Recital is a special event that celebrates the hard work and dedication of our students, faculty, and families. It takes a village and we deeply … Read more