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The Benefits of Wearing a Uniform

When it comes to dance classes, one thing that is often taken for granted is the importance of wearing a uniform. Many people assume that...

5 Benefits of Dance

Dance classes can be a fun and enjoyable way for children to get moving, but did you know that they also offer a variety of other...

Parent Corner #1- Separation Anxiety in Children

Defined as the fear of being away from a parent or carer, separation anxiety is common and normal in children. It can begin as young as 8...

4 Ways to Improve Your Dance Skills

With the school holidays, exams and competitions coming up, you may be wondering what can I do to enhance my dance training this year? As...

2020 in Review

Wow. What a year it has been. Who would have thought at the start of this year we would have used the word ‘lockdown’, face masks would...

Flawless: How to Nail Your Little Dancer's Makeup

It's nearly time for our Mini Stars concert and for some dance mums the part they dread the most is applying makeup. We all know how hard...

Choosing a Full Time Dance Course

If you’re serious about dance, a full time course may have crossed your mind. Full time dance schools and courses are available all over...

5 Ways to Avoid Dance Injuries

Injury in dance is common. So common in fact that 97% of dancers have reported experiencing at least one significant injury in their...

Take a Deep Breath- Tips to Help Your Child Manage Performance Anxiety

Exam week is here and with significant performance events can come nervousness and anxiety. This week I spoke with Dr Peta Blevins, a...

How to become a professional Ballet Dancer

How does someone become a professional ballet dancer? We asked Corps de Ballet Dancer at the WA Ballet, Nikki Johnson to share her journey.