A dancer’s motivation
Right about now there are dancers who have made the New Year’s Resolution to get fit, perfect that pirouette, finally accomplish the handstand and so on. How far have you gotten with your goal, and...
View ArticleScensory Choreography
In case you missed it in this weeks class, choreography is being thrown at you. Are you paying attention to the details in the movement that teachers and choreographers are showing? There is a lot of...
View ArticleFacial Expressions
There is a certain amount of acting that goes along with dancing and most of the physical acting work that a dancer does is with his or her face! Facial expressions in dance are taking on a prime...
View ArticlePreparing to Dance x2
Okay, we all know the importance of warming up our muscles before dancing or working out. Now that the weather is warmer, yippee, it is time to pay attention to our bodies. As we warm up, it may...
View ArticleCompetition Team Try-outs – Saturday, August 24th, 2013
The District Dance Competition Team is holding try-outs this Saturday, August 24th starting at 2:00 pm. We welcome all levels of dancers ages 5 and up. Dancers for the competition team must be enrolled...
View ArticleA Very Special Princess Tea Party
Princesses and Queens are invited to join us in our castle for a very special Princess Tea Party. Watch your daughter’s eyes light up as she meets her favorite princesses and shares an enchanting...
View ArticleDistrict Dance Competition Team Wins BIG!
This weekend, the District Dance Competition Team attended the Kids Artistic Review dance competition in Towson, MD. Our 5 competition teams performed beautifully in multiple categories, including...
View Article2015 Recital T-Shirt Design Contest
Every year, the dancers and teachers of District Dance Co. work tirelessly to present a year-end dance recital. Each recital has a unique theme with coordinating music, costumes and choreography. The...
View ArticleA Cinderella Pajama Party
Bippidi Bobbidi Boo, We’ve got a date night idea for you! So drop off your Princess and enjoy a night out, While we dance in our PJs and eat pizza too! Details for Mom and Dad: Who: Children ages 3 +...
View ArticleSummer Dance Class Registration is OPEN!
Our summer dance classes are open for registration. Save your child’s spot in class today. Logistical Information for Summer 2015: Session Dates: June 20 – August 8 (7 weeks) Class Cost: 45 minute...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for High School Dance / Pom Team Auditions
Jump Ahead of the Curve Introduce yourself to the coach. Often times, the dance team coach is a current teacher or staff member at the high school. Showing initiative is a great first impression. This...
View ArticleEasy Dance Recital Make-up in 7 Steps
Every year I hear the same questions. The first of which is “Why does my little girl need to wear so much make-up?” Secondly, “How in the world do I put on recital make-up?” I”m here to ease your...
View ArticleFive Ways Your Child is Benefiting from Dance Lessons
At the end of last season, you asked for more dance lessons, and…guess what? You’re getting them!! It’s with great excitement that District Dance Co is kicking off our 5th season on Saturday August 15,...
View Article5 Core Values that Make District Dance Unique
At District Dance Co, it’s plain and simple: We love our dance studio! It’s a special place, with a special feel. It’s come to be Germantown’s leading dance studios, and it’s a place we call home. But...
View ArticleExpert Tips for Balancing Dance Lessons and School
It’s back to school time once again! Germantown and our dance studio are buzzing with excitement! Regardless of how your child feels about heading back to the classroom, it inevitably means everyone’s...
View ArticleJoin us and SHARE the LOVE – September 21-26, 2015
Almost 30% of students in grades 6-12 experience being bullied. And of those students, as little as 20% report bullying to an adult.[1] Bullying happens every day and it happens close to home – even in...
View Article4 Ways You Can Stand Against Bullying in Germantown, MD
On September 21-26, 2015, District Dance Co is proud to be hosting the first ever Germantown SHARE the LOVE event where we will be opening the doors of our dance studio to raise awareness of the...
View ArticleFostering Imagination in Children Through Dance
Dancing is like dreaming with your feet ~Constanze One of the things I love most about watching children dance at our studio is witnessing their imagination blossom. Dancing is one of the most...
View ArticleHow Dance Can Build Confidence in Your Child
Of all the wonderful benefits of dance, perhaps the most exciting is its ability to build confidence in children. Confidence is important for children since they are constantly facing new experiences...
View ArticleFrom the Dance Studio to Your Living Room: How to Get Your Child to Dance at...
Dance lessons mean different things to different kids at different ages. For toddlers and preschoolers dance is about discovery, movement, fun and confidence building. As kids get older dance involves...
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