Our summers are jam packed with fun! You may know about all our fun themed camps for our elementary school aged students as well as our intensives for our older students… but did you know we have special days of fun for our smallest of dancer!
⭐️LITTLE STARS REACH FOR THE BARRES CAMPS⭐️
What are the LITTLE STAR CAMPS?
This super, fun three-day camp is the perfect introduction to dance for your tiniest dancer.Each day, your dancer will learn ballet and/or tap|tumble basics in a fun and positive environment. Meet new friends and have a dance-a-riffic time!👯♀️
Who are our little star camps for?⛺️
This camp is for our smallest of dancers and shakers. The ages rage to be approved is 2.5-3.5! We ask that your dancer tuned 2.5 by May 1st!
What’re the themes this summer?☀️
We have a handful of fun themes for your mover to enjoy this year! Let’s check them out below ⬇️
WEEK ONE: TINKERBELL’S TREASURE COVE🧚
Monday, June 19-21 | 4:00-4:45pm
WEEK TWO: TWINKLE + TWIRL’S PRINCESS PARTY👑
Monday, June 26-28 | 4:00-4:45pm
WEEK THREE: OLAF’S SNOWY SHUFFLE☃️
Monday, July 10-12 | 4:00-4:45pm
WEEK FOUR: ANIMAL CRACKERS ON PARADE🦁
Monday, July 17-19 | 4:00-4:45pm
WEEK FIVE: TUTTI FRUTTI TROPICAL CUTIES🍉
Monday, July 31st-Aug 2 | 4:00-4:45pm
WEEK SIX: RAINBOW DASH BIRTHDAY BASH🌈
Monday, Aug 7-9 | 4:00-4:45pm
What will my dancer need to enjoy the LITTLE STARS CAMP?
Your dancer won’t need much to fully enjoy these parties. All they truly need is a smile & some dancing shoes 🩰. We do ask that your dancer is also dressed in proper dance attire, shoes + pull hair up and out of the face, daily.
It is almost the New Year which means it’s time to set some new goals for yourself for 2023!
Here are some habits for your dancer to incorporate into their new season of life and dance.
Roll Out!
Foam roller, marshmallow stick, or tennis ball. Give yourself ten minutes after class or rehearsal to break up the fascia in your body. Your muscles will thank you!
Say no to inflammation.
Dancers’ bodies are sensitive to inflammation, so it’s a good idea to incorporate some anti-inflammatory foods into your diet.
The chances are that some of these foods are already familiar to you: almonds, green tea, and blueberries, for example. You can find out more here.
(https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation)
Cross train
If you don’t already, cross-training can make a big difference in your dancing. Popular regimes for dancers include pilates, yoga and swimming. Check our some of our teacher tip videos for some guidance!
Below are some technical goals for your dancers to set for themselves this New Year!
- Break your habit of hopping in your turns.
- Improve your balance.
- Jump smarter – knees over toes, deep plié.
- Get your hips square consistently.
- Improve your turnout, either flexibility-wise or in your dancing.
Here are some artistic goals that your dancer can look to strive for in the New Year!
- Get more comfortable with improv.
- Make a habit of using your eyes, not looking at the floor.
- Improve your transitions to get that “graceful” look.
- Get better at showing different emotions through movement.
- Improve your musicality.
PARENTS GUIDE TO: HELPING YOUR DANCER AT HOME
SUPPORT THEIR TEACHERS
Encourage your child to share their goals with their dance teachers so that their instructors can help to put them on the right path. This can help your child build self- confidence, and feel empowered in the process. If you do choose to reach out to your child’s dance teacher on their behalf, be sure to do so respectfully and with an open mind. The more your child sees you working in support of their teacher, the more they will be likely to do the same.
ENCOURAGEMENT
If you are a parent to a younger child, then you know how much your child looks to you for help and guidance. At this age, support looks like listening to their interest and enthusiasm and the correct level of participation. Encouragement looks like asking your child to show you what they’ve learned in classes and making it a priority to show up to dress rehearsals, recitals, and other events.
SLEEP & NUTRITION
Dancers are working out new muscles everyday, pushing their bodies to new limits in every class. Sleep is important for your muscles to recover. Good sleep habits are especially important for dancers of a young age because their bodies are still growing. Snacking before class is key to success! It’s most important for your tiny dancers coming right from school, or close to lunch times. Food is fuel. It helps your child perform well in class and to their fullest potential. Dancers can’t focus on an empty stomach especially younger dancers. A hangry dancer isn’t the happiest of dancers, and our goal is to have our kiddos feeling full of happy feels after every opportunity to dance!
