Hi Everyone! At ABDC, we have a fantastic team of teachers who love and support you, and are jazzed (see what I did there??) about seeing you in class

This time of year sees a lot of high school juniors beginning their college search!  February and April vacations are often spent touring schools (often with disgruntled younger siblings

Hi Everyone! Recently Miss Mariah and I took an aerial silks class, and it was SO fun!  It reminded me that sometimes dancers get tunnel vision and focus 100%

When I first set up this blog, I couldn’t resist selecting this template.  Does the cover photo look familiar to you?  It’s a picture of Trolltunga, in Norway, where

Sometimes I hear parents mention how many games the students are playing when they are watching their young child’s dance class.  We do play games in dance class, so

This week, I’d like to share a bit I’ve learned about fixed vs. growth mindsets.  Here’s an image that summarizes the two: A growth mindset is important for dancers,

Hi dancers! Today I wanted to write about hard work!  Working hard is important in all aspects of our life, from school to jobs to relationships.  In dance class

Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from dancing!  It can be good for our bodies and our minds to take a break.  But eventually the dance withdrawal sets

I get asked a lot what my favorite class to teach is, and I can honestly say that I don’t have one!  I love teaching all styles, all ages,

If this heat wave hasn’t proven this to you already, summer is NOT over!  Which means you still have time left to do some summer reading?  Looking for some