It’s been a super hot summer so far, and the hurricanes and tropical storms have already begun! We’re hearing from our pool-loving readers those age-old panicky questions: Is there any way to protect my pool? What can I do to make it storm proof? I need tips, and I need them fast – how can […]
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Inspirational Quotes: The Heart of Dance, the Soul of Dancers
With so many quotable lines about the beauty and art of dance, it may be difficult to choose just one for an entire year. Feel free to sprinkle these around your studio or on your social media pages and use them to inspire and encourage the dancers in your life. The Heart of Dance What […]
The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 4
Now that we’ve established how crucial curiosity development is for children (see Parts 1, 2 & 3), the question remains, how do we encourage kids to grow in this vital skill? In this final article in our series, we’ll take a look at some ways you can nurture curiosity in the children who are within […]
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 […]
How do They Get Those Surgical Instruments So Clean?
Have you ever wondered how surgical instruments are kept so clean? Considering the work they do it seems pretty amazing that they can even be re-used! All the bodily fluids as well as the infectious bacteria they come in contact with makes it seem sort of risky. But, of course, we also can’t be throwing […]
Fun & Fabulous Poolside Wedding Ideas, Part 2
Hosting your wedding ceremony or reception beside the pool gives you a dramatic backdrop for all sorts of incredible photo ops. You can choose to use the pool simply as an elaborate part of the scenery, or even, for an informal wedding, as part of a location for guests to relax, unwind, don their swimsuits, […]
Be in the Know About Protecting Your Pool During a Storm
Like all aspects of your home and property, protecting your pool is part of being a responsible homeowner. Unlike other assets, though, sometimes it’s hard to know what you can do to protect your pool from the harsh elements. Of course, proper pool maintenance is a significant part of the equation, but that’s not the […]
Swimming Pool Options: Natural Swimming Pools, Part 3
Many homeowners love their streamlined, conventional, chlorinated backyard swimming pools. While it doesn’t look natural at all, it does look sleek and clean and relaxing! Those pool owners are prepared to perform – or pay for a pool service to perform – routine maintenance and purchase and stock the chemicals needed to keep it up […]
Be in the Know About Algae Growth, Part 2
Algae comes in many forms – well, 3 main ones to be precise. And in any shape and color, they’ll be unwanted guests at your next pool party or even at your family’s next evening at home or staycation. In Part 1, we looked at basic preventive maintenance, which will reduce the incidents of algae […]
When Dancers Are Mean Girls: Causes of Catty Behaviors
Call it whatever you want, bullying and meanness can easily creep into your dance studio. Referred to as relational aggression, this kind of hurtful behavior can take many forms, starting with actions as seemingly innocuous as one of your dancers rolling her eyes after another dancer’s performance or giving a fellow dancer a dirty look. […]
Backyard Inground Swimming Pool: Is It Worth the Investment?
In the pursuit of leisure and accessibility, creating space in your backyard for an inground swimming pool can be a promising investment. Presuming you live in a warm – or at least mild – climate that is pool-friendly, let’s briefly examine why more homeowners should consider incorporating an inground pool in their backyard improvement planning. […]
How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 5
In our final article in this series (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we’ll consider some more practical rules you can teach kids to help ensure that they stay safe in and around the pool. Keep Away from Filters and Drains Drains or filters, especially in older pools, can pose a drowning risk due […]
Essential Foot Care Tips for Dancers, Part 4
One of the main reasons it’s so necessary to pay attention to the health of your feet as a dancer is because of the way it can affect your ability to perform your dance techniques correctly (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). In this article, we’ll take a look at how your arches, in particular, […]
Be in the Know About Pet-Friendly Pool Tips
Did you know that there are approximately 10 million swimming pools in the U.S.? Have you ever stopped to consider why this amenity is increasingly valued by today’s homeowners? It’s actually not anything new. In fact, the allure of pools of water for recreational purposes goes back decades, centuries, and even millennia! From purification rituals […]
Making Your Backyard Pool Disability Accessible, Part 2
Whether it’s sliding down a water slide, diving off the diving board, or simply plunging into the refreshing water from the pool’s edge, people without disabilities have a whole host of options for entering their pools. This isn’t the case, however, for the millions of people living with disabilities. Many of them simply have no […]