The DDA way

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, and do more, and become more...you are a leader." I have had this thought at the end of every night since the new session began...these Student Ambassadors are amazing. Like incredibly amazing. We decided to expand on the responsibilities of our Ambassadors this season, after I heard some great ideas from other studio owners I network with. Every day we have Ambassadors on duty at various times; at our training last month many signed up for a one hour slot on the same day each week for one month. For example, Ella V. is responsible for Thursdays in September from 5-6pm (something like that, I don't have the schedule in front of me!) This teaches them consistency, responsibility, and dedication just like a "real" job would. They have a manual, they (not their parents) need to contact me when they will be gone or have questions, they sign in each day...and they receive a "DreamBucks" pa...

Benefits Beyond Ballet: Why you should enroll in Pre-Pointe and Floor Barre by Ms Geneva & Miss JacLyn This Fall, we offer Floor Barre and Pre-Pointe back to back on TWO different days. Choose both classes or one! Pick a day that works for you and experience the difference.  Enroll on www.dreamsdance.com, or do a FREE trial class for both. Mondays 7:45-8:45pm or Tuesdays 7:00-8:15pm. Open to level 4 and up dancers   Floor barre helps with all forms of dance as it lets you become aware of your body through a total body work out by increasing strength, flexibility, and posture. Lying down on your back, side, stomach and being in a seated position through the exercises allows for total stabilization to focus on specific muscle groups just like Pilates! It also helps you correct bad habits and allows you to learn how to lengthen your body to its fullest extent all the way through your pointed toes.  Class often starts with abdominal exerc...