The books that shape how you think, lead, and grow This post contains affiliate links. That means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through these links—at no additional cost to you. I only share resources I truly value and believe in. If you are building something—whether it is a business, a team, or a vision—you quickly learn that growth does not come from doing more. It comes from thinking differently. Over the years, these are the books that have chal

In many communities, the dance studio becomes something very special. It’s where tiny dancers take their first class in oversized ballet slippers, where friendships begin in the waiting room, and where children slowly grow into confident young people. For many families, the studio becomes a second home—a place filled with laughter, music, and the quiet pride of watching children accomplish things they never thought they could do. In a small town especially, there is a deep le

As parents and educators, we have a powerful role in shaping how children see themselves. Body image does not suddenly appear in the teenage years—it begins early, through everyday conversations, subtle comments, and the environment we create around them. Children are constantly observing. They are listening to how we talk about others, how we talk about ourselves, and how we respond to their growing bodies. Over time, those small moments become their inner voice. This is exa

This post contains affiliate links. That means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through these links—at no additional cost to you. I only share products I truly believe in and have found helpful for our families. Competition weekends are exciting, memorable, and full of growth for our dancers—but they can also be overwhelming if you are not prepared. Over the years, I have seen what works, what makes life easier, and what truly helps dancers feel confide

The holiday season is upon us! My trees are up, yes yes I know it is before Thanksgiving and we need to “celebrate one holiday at a time” but I’m gonna be real with you. I’m a studio owner mom of 3 kids. I had one chance to get my house decorated and that one chance as when I was putting Halloween away! Sooooooo, I have been in the Christmas spirit for a few weeks now and I know a lot of you are too. Every year I hear the same question from moms in my studio lobby, “what

This is the second part of Young Children and Advancement. If you are looking for the first post click here . Just to quickly recap… Sometimes parents have a hard time seeing the advancement in their young dancers, these posts help parents, and teachers, understand what advancement looks like in a young dancer, specifically a dancer under 7. Advancement is not just being taught the “hard steps” there is so much more growth that happens that you may not know about or always

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If I was going to rate my level of busy from 1-10 I would for sure say 12. With 3 kids, spread out in ages and multiple businesses to...

Soccer is coming to an end and it is time to sign up for another activity to keep our kiddos busy! Choosing dance classes can make a...

I hear it all the time, in the studio, on the baseball team, and at school; parents and kids thinking they are not in the “Circle of...

Like many people I like to look back on my year and review the great wins and the big losses…the good, the bad and the not so pretty....