Entries by Reyana Wright

When Costumes Feel Hard: Supporting Sensory Needs While Preparing for Performance

As recital approaches, we know costume fittings can bring up a wide range of emotions for dancers and families alike. For many children, stepping into a costume is exciting and confidence-building. For others, especially dancers with sensory sensitivities, it can feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, or emotionally challenging. At Reach For The Barres, we want families to […]

Why Showing Up Matters

Bring Your Person to Class Week Some of the best memories don’t come from big events.They come from small, shared moments. As Bring Your Person to Class Week approaches, we know stepping into the studio might feel like one more thing on a full schedule. Totally fair. But this is one of those things that […]

The Sweetest Little Tradition

Why Families Love Our Costume Portrait Mini Sessions There’s something really special about seeing your dancer in their costume for the first time. Not just in passing before class or during a quick photo on your phone, but fully present, standing tall, stepping into the version of themselves they’ve been working toward all season. Our […]

Jump Into Our Cheer Clinic

Spirit, Strength & Sidelines at RFTB There’s something special about cheer. It’s bold, it’s energetic, and it brings dancers together in a way that builds both confidence and connection. This April, we’re bringing that energy into the studio with our Cheer Clinic: Spirit & Sidelines is a 90-minute, high-energy experience designed for dancers ready to try […]