Helping Your Dancer Ease Separation Anxiety

Joyful Motion Ministry - Dancers Jumping

Starting dance classes can be an exciting milestone for kids. But… sometimes a bit nerve-wracking! It’s perfectly normal for little dancers to feel a little unsure about being apart from their caregivers, especially if it’s their first time in a structured class setting. At Music in Motion, we want your child’s transition into the studio … Read more

Gear Up for the Snowflake Soiree: Your Ultimate Guide to Dance Essentials

As the winter season approaches, it’s time to start preparing for the Snowflake Soiree and all the exciting dance performances to come! To ensure you’re ready to shine on stage, we’ve curated a list of essential items that every dancer needs in their dance bag. Just click the link with each item to be taken … Read more

Dance for All: The Importance of Inclusion

Dancers in recital costume

Dance is a universal language that transcends cultural, linguistic, and physical barriers. It is a powerful tool for self-expression, personal growth, and fostering a sense of community. In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on inclusion in dance, recognizing the importance of creating a welcoming and supportive environment for dancers of all backgrounds … Read more

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

Meet the Faculty

Meet Our Faculty

Drum roll! We are proud to introduce the unbelievably talented faculty of Music in Motion. Our star-studded educators are all professionally trained with countless years of instruction, performance, and choreography experience. Each instructor is committed to the development and progression of your children. Teaching proper dance technique and providing a safe environment for all our … 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

Your How-to Guide for Using Sawyer

Using Sawyer

Our class registration process needed a makeover! Music in Motion is now using Sawyer to help keep our scheduling and payments streamlined and straightforward. With Sawyer, we can now offer a speedy checkout with saved family profiles and automatic payments. Parents will now have ALL the information they need in one place instead of scoring … 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