Hard at Work this Summer!
Though many of our dancers have been on break since our recital on May 21, we still have students hard at work at the studio, preparing for an upcoming competition! Our Blairsville Dance Force competition clogging and small team hip hop groups started back
Summer Camps Begin Next Week!
We are very excited to kick off our Summer Camps next week with Princess Camp (ages 3-5) and Fairy Tale Camp (ages 6-8)! Both camps will be held June 12-15 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. and will feature ballet, creative movement, crafts and fun! Dancers can
What to Expect During Dress Rehearsal
Dress rehearsal is as important for dancers as the dance recital. It gives students the opportunity to practice in costume with stage lighting and understand the flow of the show order. At rehearsal, dancers have the opportunity to get accustomed to the stage and
Recital Hair and Make-Up
One of the main concerns for parents is: what do my child’s hair and make-up need to look like for recital? With these easy tutorials, and some additional resources you will be an expert at stage make-up and recital hair in no time.
Best of Luck to Blairsville Dance Force!!
On Saturday, April 29, the Blairsville Dance Force competition dancers will be competing at Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, NC. This will be the first competition for many of our dancers, and we couldn’t be more excited! The following classes/dances will be competing: Ballet 3:
Competition Tips for New Competitors
Competitions can be nerve-wracking for new dancers. Not only are they dancing in front of any number of strangers, but they are also getting judged on how they look compared to each other, how much energy they have, and how well they know their
A True Family
As many of you know, my 3 year-old son Grant was diagnosed with a brain tumor in the early morning hours of April 9 while visiting his grandma in Florida with Joe and Silas. He was immediately transported by ambulance from the emergency room to
First Recital: Tips to Make the Night Extra Special
Many of our dancers will be performing in their very first dance recital on May 21, and this is a very special rite of passage for dancers. However, dance recitals can be daunting for little ones and even for parents – especially when
Small Team Hip Hop Tryouts Tonight!
Tonight is a busy night at Blairsville Dance Project. We have a choreography rehearsal for Performance 101 at 5:00, followed by Youth Small Team Hip Hop Tryouts at 6:00 and Youth Jazz Practice at 7:00. Can’t wait to announce our new Hip Hop Small
Core Strength…Not Just for Body Builders
“For dancers of all ages who perform ballet, a strong center is extremely important for placement, turns, jumps, landing from jumps, and, of course, pointe work,” but core strength and body control are important in all styles of dance (Haas, Dance Anatomy). The
