Chronicles of Rhythm

We Are Suckers For Sweets! I must admit that I am a SUCKER for sweets. I have a major sweet tooth and love cookies of all kinds. Fortunately for me, my husband loves to bake and so do my two boys! It is a super fun activity that they love doing together and I love to eat whatever they come up with! It’s a WIN WIN for us all! When we were looking for new recipes to try, I came across an article (isn’t Google the best??) and LOVED the idea of Trail Mix Cookies. They are delicious and have nutritional benefits as well. Plus the kids have so much picking out what they get to put in them. Check...

The Studio in February is Fun and Full of Love Hey NH Fam, I just love this week at the studio! February is all about love and our dancers sure do share the love with us! In February, each dancer is given a heart to write what they love about dance on to post around the studio. Here are a few things they are saying! “I love my teacher. She is so much fun!” “I love my dance friends.” “I love the Goldfish song!” “I love sharing my passion” “I love to tap.” Last year we had a “Bring Your Sweetheart to Class Week” and boy did we have fun! Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and siblings all got it...

Can you relate? The other day my 7-year-old son was having a tough day. He had a bit of a cold and was just feeling off. So when he had to write just 3 sentences for his 1st-grade writing assignment, it turned into a MAJOR event. There were tears, lots of snot, and a bit of hyperventilating. My first thought was “Come on, it’s only THREE sentences!” but even though that didn’t seem like much to me, to him it wasn’t JUST three sentences. It was a goal that seemed insurmountable (he’s a bit of a perfectionist and doesn’t like to get things wrong. Can anyone relate??) and he couldn’t push past the thought of actually accomplishing this one “simple”...

What’s so great about a dance Recital anyway? If you are new to the dance world, you may wonder why participating in a dance recital is such a big deal. After all, it’s not just about the costumes and the applause; there are valuable life lessons and experiences your child gains from this exciting endeavor. Here are five great reasons why performing in a dance recital is so beneficial for your child:   1.  Increase Confidence One of the most significant benefits of participating in a dance recital is the boost in confidence it provides.  Dancing on stage in front of an audience helps children overcome stage fright and build self-assurance. As they master their routines and face the spotlight, they...