Ayla, long time Allegro dancer, shares why it's her second home.

Perfectionism among dancers is important to analyze and be aware of!

It's dance showcase/recital season!! How can you best prepare for your child's showcase performance? The end of the season dance...

Many times, when dancers hear the word “Freestyle”, it is accompanied by a sigh, or a negative reaction. As a hip hop dance instructor, I...

By Dezmond Garcia I want to talk about classroom culture. It’s important because in my opinion it determines how quickly dancers mature...

We aren’t talking about just everyday emotions… but the ones that they may be intensely feeling when they get onstage directly after...

Most dancers are naturally visual learners so learning how to access visualization to achieve goals can be a powerful tool. Here are a...

1- It’s fun! Allegro offers several fun, themed classes and camps over the summer. Get dressed up, do some games and crafts, and of...

For competition and convention dancers... and their parents too! Convention weekends can be anything from exciting, stressful, inspiring, exhausting, rewarding, or all of the above. Here are some helpful tips on how to make it successful :) Double and Triple check your costumes before you go! Make sure to pack outfits your dancer loves and feels good in. I also suggest bringing options as you never know if you will have the same outfits as other dancers in the room ;) Plus

By Tonya Goodwillie This is a blog that was written many years ago that still feels very relevant today. We, as dancers, all had to start...