Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation has found that most children require 9 to 14 hours every 24 hours, depending on their age. Enough sleep also means healthy sleep, which produces a well-rested individual. Healthy sleep impacts both physical and intellectual development, both of which are necessary for high levels of achievement in dance. For a dancer to perform at his or her full … [Read More...] about Are Your Dancers Getting Enough Sleep?
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Planning a Dance Recital that Deserves an Encore, Part 3
Months before your dance studio’s end-of-year recital, you’ll want to confirm the major details such as costumes, venue, and extras you plan to offer your dancers and their families. At least a month prior to the big event, you’ll want to pay attention to programs, which represent a huge part of recital preparations. After that, you’ll want to … Continue about Planning a Dance Recital that Deserves an Encore, Part 3
Planning a Dance Recital that Deserves an Encore, Part 2
If there are going to be any unpleasant surprises when it comes to the details of your dance studio’s end-of-year recital, trust us: you want to be able to deal with these snafus well in advance of the big event. A few months prior to your recital, you want to make sure to confirm details regarding your recital venue, costumes, and any extras you … Continue about Planning a Dance Recital that Deserves an Encore, Part 2
Planning a Dance Recital that Deserves an Encore, Part 1
Your dance recital’s theme has long since been chosen and your venue booked. Sizes have been taken and costumes have been ordered. Dances have been choreographed, and classes have already been rehearsing them for months. Fees have been communicated, charged, and collected. So what more is there to do? As you approach the final few months before the … Continue about Planning a Dance Recital that Deserves an Encore, Part 1
Summertime Swimming Pool Maintenance, Part 2
During swim season, it’s important to keep up on routine pool maintenance tasks, so you can appreciate your swimming pool throughout the summer months. Failing to faithfully perform these tasks could lead to needed repairs and — possibly worse — reduced swim time. In Part 1, we looked at two daily tasks: Skimming and Scrubbing. This next set of … Continue about Summertime Swimming Pool Maintenance, Part 2
Summertime Swimming Pool Maintenance, Part 1
It’s the peak of pool season, and you’re enjoying plenty of fun in the sun. Now is not the time to relax, though, when it comes to swimming pool maintenance. If you do, you will probably regret it, and failing to spend just a few minutes each day and a few more each week could keep you from being able to enjoy well-balanced, clear swimming pool … Continue about Summertime Swimming Pool Maintenance, Part 1
How Jackrabbit Can Increase Productivity for Your Cheer Gym
Did you know that your cheer gym can benefit in many ways from Jackrabbit Class software? Offering a wide spectrum of management functions, Jackrabbit Class will help keep your cheer gym’s operations as well as your customer interactions secure and streamlined. Since Jackrabbit Class is a web-based application, you’ll be able to utilize its … Continue about How Jackrabbit Can Increase Productivity for Your Cheer Gym
Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 3
Over the past 35 years, Melanoma skin cancer rates have actually tripled. Sunscreen helps reduce your risk of acquiring this deadly disease. While we hope we’ve convinced you that according to scholarly research, using sun screen certainly doesn’t increase your chances of getting skin cancer, certain factors can definitely make sun screen more … Continue about Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 3
Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 2
While skin damage is certainly not something reserved only for those with backyard swimming pools, those who frequent the pool can certainly be at increased risk for Melanoma as well as other types of skin cancer and types of sun damage, due to increased time out in the sun combined with the reflective properties of water. Thankfully, though, that … Continue about Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 2
Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 1
There’s no doubt about it: installing your own backyard swimming pool is an excellent option for those wanting to accommodate — or encourage — a healthy lifestyle, both for themselves and for their friends and family members. However, in addition to other hazards, such as drowning and other water-related injuries and risks, spending extra time … Continue about Poolside Safety: Protecting Your Skin Against Sun Damage, Part 1
