

How can a teacher develop healthy classroom culture?
By Dezmond Garcia I want to talk about classroom culture. It’s important because in my opinion it determines how quickly dancers mature...

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


Why it is important to dance over the summer! (especially at Allegro)
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...


How to have a successful convention weekend
For competition and convention dancers... and their parents too! Convention weekends can be anything from exciting, stressful, inspiring,...


Allegro Dancer is a National Dance Champion!
15 year old Landon earns a prestigious National Dance Title this past summer. Landon has been training at Allegro Performing Arts Academy...

Allegro is so excited to launch it's new youth program this fall!!
Introducing... **MOVERS & GROOVERS!** An interactive, brain based dance program for children ages 3-8 years old! Allegro has always had...

Respect your Roots
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...

Best Tips for Practicing Dance at Home
We all hoped dancing at home would last only a short while, but it’s clear that with ever changing regulations, we will be dancing at...


Letting an Injury Reignite Your Passion and Love for Dance
Long-term injuries are one of the hardest things to overcome as a dancer and your outlook is everything in making it through this...


The College Application Process; Dancer Edition
Are you a junior or senior in high school getting ready to apply to colleges as a dance major? If you are, I have some insight on what to...