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Why Enroll Children in Ballet Classes?
1. Fitness Ballet classes and practice are a serious workout that improves your child’s leg and core strength. The stretching involved...
Tamara Howe
Aug 17, 20211 min read


Beating the Back to School Blues
“But I’m too tired!” It’s that time of year again! School is back in session and after-school activities abound, meaning “I’m too...
Tamara Howe
Oct 8, 20202 min read


Healthy Classrooms, Happy Kids!
Today’s learning environments are more important than ever before, and dance is no exception! Whether your child is dancing in-person or...
Tamara Howe
Aug 20, 20202 min read


Stretching for Your (Mental) Health
Dancers are known for their sometimes circus-like contortions, whether it’s pulling a leg to their forehead or bending their back in a...
Tamara Howe
Mar 26, 20202 min read


Costumes Matter!
We are excited to share this from our friends at YPAC as we feel it shares our same goals with costuming students! "At THSD, one of our...
Tamara Howe
Jan 9, 20202 min read


Behind the Scenes at the Studio
Have you and your child ever wondered what goes on at the Tamara Howe School of Dance when you’re not there? There’s a whole other side...
Tamara Howe
Dec 26, 20192 min read


Why Children Need Grit, and How Dance Makes a Difference
Gritty people have a growth mindset; they don’t give up. This paraphrased quote is from author Angela Duckworth, who popularized the word...
Tamara Howe
Oct 3, 20192 min read


Why do we offer competition teams?
You’ve probably heard us talk about our competition team here at the Tamara Howe School of Dance, but how do you know if joining the team...
Tamara Howe
Jun 27, 20192 min read


The Summer Stride
Summer is just around the corner and here at the Tamara Howe School we are putting the finishing touches on all our fantastic summer...
Tamara Howe
May 26, 20192 min read


Planning, Preparing, & Packing for the Big Day
We are just a short week away from the showcase, can you believe it!? With that in mind, we’ve created this checklist to make sure you’ve...
Tamara Howe
May 9, 20192 min read


Practicing for Progress, not Perfection
“Practice makes perfect.” Chances are you’ve heard this saying many, many times in your life. (We sure have!) It’s one of the most...
Tamara Howe
May 2, 20192 min read


Practicing at Home: Showcase Edition
Practicing at Home: Showcase Edition We absolutely love it when our students say they want to practice their showcase dance at home. ...
Tamara Howe
Apr 12, 20192 min read


Recital Expectations for Your Little One
Performing in the recital is a brand new experience for most of our young dancers. And while some will find it exciting, others might be...
Tamara Howe
Apr 4, 20192 min read


Spring Showcase: What is it and why is it important?
You’ve heard us talking about it. You’ve seen it mentioned on our website and in our emails. You know there’s a lot of excitement...
Tamara Howe
Mar 27, 20192 min read


What Progress in Dance Looks Like?
Dance class is a lot like school in many ways: your child explores new ideas, practices skills, solves problems, and develops friendships....
Tamara Howe
Jan 29, 20192 min read


Grateful for our THSD Family
Dear Tamara Howe School of Dance families, As Thanksgiving draws nearer, we wanted to take a moment to express our thanks to YOU, for...
Tamara Howe
Nov 20, 20182 min read


Practicing at Home: Do's and Don'ts
Many of our students absolutely love practicing dance at home. You’ll find them twirling in the living room and tapping in the...
Tamara Howe
Nov 8, 20182 min read


What is Leap 'N Learn?
Each new dancer year is open to growth in dancers through the skills they acquire and the mastery of those skills. One question we are...
Tamara Howe
Sep 26, 20182 min read
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