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Tis the Season! It is officially Nutcracker season and time for all of the holiday shows. One of my favorite things to do is to use December and Holiday shows to give back to the community and provide service opportunites for my students. Providing opportunities to serve and give back to the communi

We love dance. We need to move. However, sometimes we come across seasons where our bodies don't move the way we want them to and it can be frustruating. I have felt this way when I exerienced pregnancy and birth with each of my five children. I have dealt with injury and knee surgeries. I am curr

For me one of the most important planning documents I create is my master tech form. Once all the music, costumes, and props have been selected and ordered, I send out tech forms to all choreographers and teachers to fill out and return to me. On this form they indicate entrances, exits, lighting re

We talk a lot about what to do, but sometimes we need to discuss what not to do. Here are five common backstage recital mistakes. 1. Too many volunteers. You can have too many cooks in the kitchen! A few excellent volunteers is all you need. One head volunteer is great too so everyone knows who to

I am thinking many of you are like me and often doubt your choreography ability. I feel like an imposter all the time. I question how good my work is. Are my dances good enough? It's so hard not to compare myself to others. This week a fellow teacher who was cleaning out their email sent me a video

You just started your season and classes are under way . It is time to start planning your recital! Here is my initial recital planning outline to help you get started. 1. Step one, contact your theater and confirm your date and time for your event and rehearsals. 2. Select your theme. 3. Decide

I am going to be honest with you. I have been STRUGGLING with my mental health lately. This summer was hard. I don't really know exactly what triggered this low but here we are. I have started medication and started therapy. I wish I could say that I am fixed now, but that isn't really how mental he

The new dance season is upon us! I love the anticipation of a new year. New classes, new students, a fresh canvas. I always love to go into a new season with some goals for myself and my students. Here are some I have set in the past and some I plan on working on this year. 1. Increase artistry in

Abby and I just got back from a crazy long week of conventions and conferences. This is the first time we attended Dance Teacher Web Conference and Rhee Gold's DanceLife Conference as vendors. Although we have both attended these events as dancers and teachers, it was a whole new expericence as vend

When one dance season closes, another one opens. Time to leap into a new season! With recitals and Nationals finishing up it is now time to start preparing for a new season. Here are a few of my suggestions and reminders as you prepare for a new dance season. 1. Set up Prosody Backstage! Now if th

I just got back from an intense choreography trip. Three days, five dances and a choreography workshop. Although I returned home exhausted and sore, (apparently I am old now), my soul is light and happy. I had so much fun! I don't think my work is that extraordinay, but I hope my students felt my lo

It is National season! Now is the time studios from all over are traveling to compete at national competitions. We have already discussed my love/hate relationship with the current dance competition system so we won't discuss that now. (Though I am sure I will get into more as time goes on.) Nationa

Did you know we have a FREE choreography planning app? With recital season winding down, now is the time to start thinking about next years dances and choreography. I love having all of my ideas and inspiration in one place. Having an organized location for all my music and choreography notes on my

So your recital is around the corner. Here is my last minute recital checklist! (In no particular order) 1. Programs: whether you are doing printed programs or digital ones, make sure they are ready. 2. Props: Collect all of your props and assign them to stage right or stage left. Arrange transport

Artistry is a deeply personal journey, a voyage of self-discovery that simultaneously explores the world around us. At Prosody Performance Arts, we're not just dancers. We are artists who use movement as our canvas, creating resonating dances shaped by our interpretation of the world. This passion i

Dear Dance, Thank you. Thank you for giving me a space to feel at home. To feel centered. To feel at peace. Thank you for giving me a medium to express myself and process emotions and experiences. Thank you for being my first love. Thank you for giving me the ability and opportunity to connect with

Many performances are right around the corner! We are one month away from Nutcraker season! Here are our tips and tricks for making sure all dancers have the appropriate make up for the stage. 1. Detailed List: Make sure you have all required colors and products in a detailed list. Include any spe

This week I received the most amazing compliment from a studio owner that uses Prosody Backstage. First she explained that she is loving the app. Yay! But more importantly she commented on our customer service. I feel so happy when studios love and use Prosody Backstage. However, nothing makes me ha

The audience only sees a small percentage of the work happening one show night. Most of the work happens behind the stage. A smooth recital or performance is only possible with an amazing stage crew. In the dance studio world that usually means amazing staff and volunteers. I know my recitals are on

Dance season is officially underway! We know that dance teachers and studio owners have a lot on their plate and wear a lot of different hats. The struggle is real. Burnout is something we all experience and struggle with at some point. Here are some of my tips for battling burnout: 1. Dance!

I love a calendar. I had a day planner in high school that I carried around with me like a CEO. One time I left it in the student council room and didn't realize it until I was on the football field rocking my cheerleading heart out. I was in full panic attack mode after the game and made the assist

You decided to make your life easier and puchased Prosody Backstage for your studio. You uploaded your classes and students and are ready to roll out the porgram to your staff and parents. Congrats! Use these step by step instructions to get everyone onboarded easily. 1. Send out an email to your

While at the conferences this summer I had the opportinity to show dance teachers and studio owners Prosody Backstage. Over an over again the frequent response was "Wow! This is so cool!" Yep it really is. Here are my top reasons why I think Prosody is so cool. 1. Music for all your studio dances

I know it's summer but now is a great time to plan your recital themes for the year. This allows you and your teachers enough time to select songs for choreography and order costumes. Here are 50 recital theme ideas: 1. Movies 2. TV shows 3. Library/Books 4. Superheros 5. Princesses 6. Music

One of the most time consuming tasks of planning a recital is putting together a show order and identifying quick changes. A show isn't going to go smoothly if dancers are in back to back dancers. I try to put together a show with the least amount of quick changes as possible. Sometimes, however, a

I am leaving on a choreography trip soon and have been trying to get all my prep and choreography done. Yesterday, I set out to complete a contemporary solo. Honestly I haven't done contemporay in a while. Contempoary and lyrical use to be my bread and butter, but I moved away from it creatively as

A couple days ago I was coordianting with a studio owner regarding some choreographing I will be flying in to do for her competition teams. Amidst telling her my ideas and sending music, she sent me this text: "You're an artist." That word hit me. Artist. It means more to me than competition scor

If you haven't already, now is the time to advertise and register students for summer dance camps. Camps are a great way to keep students in the studio during the off season of the summer months. Here is a list of some summer dance camp ideas. 1. Technique Intensives 2. Musical Theater 3. Choreogr

The most important aspect of your recital is your dress rehearsal. A smooth effective dress rehearsal is essential for a smooth sailing recital. Here are some of my tips for a great dress rehearsal. 1) Think about your scheduling . There are many ways to organize a dress rehearsal. Be cognizant of