We’re making everything merry and bring this holiday with our Winter Dance Camps! December 20, 2021 Join us for Nutcracker Ballet Camp on December 20. The Nutcracker is the most beloved ballet story of all time! Dancers will enter the magic world of Clara, Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy and of course, The Nutcracker Prince …
Have a bunhead in your life? Check out our holiday gift guide especially for dancers. Our favorite part of holiday shopping is picking out ideal gifts all the dancers on our lists. Easier said than done! There are so many wonderful options, but it can be hard to narrow it down and make sure the …
A guide to all the good things around us One of the things I love about our River Oaks studio location is the proximity to so many fun things for kids and families to do before, during or after dance class. Have 45 minutes to kill while sister is in ballet class? Check out some …
Why join a Mommy & Me Class? Whether flying in outer space, going to the circus, playing in the park, dancing like the animals in the zoo, or growing a magical garden, each child will be captivated when they attend a Little Leapers class with River Oaks Dance. Grown-ups will be amazed at how useful each …
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Don’t underestimate the power of a prop Take one look inside our studio in River Oaks and you’ll know we love props. We have a whole wall of shelves dedicated to props to use for each month and movement concept. But it’s not so much about the prop as it is how the teacher uses …
5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Dance Class So, your child is ready to start their first dance. Here are some tips we’ve picked up over the past 15 years of teaching to help you (and them) prepare to have the best experience. Progress through a curriculum Find a dance school that …
Children learn at different rates and there are big differences between the developmental landmarks of a three, four and five year old. A good preschool dance program separates these ages to provide a quality, developmentally appropriate learning experience. It’s also important to know that while one student may enter class with advanced physical skills for …
How do we make sure your child’s Rive Oaks Dance experience is positive, stress-free and filled with memorable moments that will last them a lifetime? Getting the dancers ready to take the stage is a process. Little by little, we introduce skills and concepts they need to bing their dance class to life on the big …
Have you been stuck at home too long? Did you know that River Oaks Dance’s ballet class can be a wonderful place for children to understand their relationship with others in and outside of dance class? One of our favorite monthly objectives in our dance classes is “Relationships.” And, February is a perfect month to …
Musical awareness in a ballet class is an excellent way to get our bodies and brains activated. Music training should be worked on throughout the lifetime of a dancer. That’s why we introduce it early on and continually build these skills. Better counting and listening leads to better dancing. But that’s just the start of what we do and why …
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