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Hopefully you caught The New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker this week staring former Dance Concepts Dancer Megan Fairchild.  If you’re interested in see some of our fantastic current dancers check out Mountain West Ballet’s Nutcracker production.  I got a chance to attend last Saturday and couldn’t be more proud of our dancers.  Jenna Johnson …

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Dance Concepts is sporting fab new pink chairs.  The new seating should help alleviate some of the overcrowding in the main waiting area.  Feel free to make yourself at home and plug in your electronics while you’re watching your dancer’s class.  If you’re still looking for more peace and quiet there are small waiting areas …

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For dancers, nothing says Christmas like The Nutcracker.  PBS is airing New York City Ballet’s production of this holiday classic tonight at 7:00 and tomorrow at 11:00PM.  Be sure to set your DVRs because former Dance Concepts dancer, Megan Fairchild, will be performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy!  This particular airing is also special because …

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Recitals are very exciting for our dancers and everyone involved.  If you’ve never participated in one of our Winter Recitals you may not know exactly what to expect.  Continue reading to get a better idea of how to best prepare for the event.

Last week our dancers rocked their Halloween costumes!  Check out the photos below to see some of our favorite witches, princesses and characters.  There are more pictures on our Facebook Page too!

Check out our new DC warm ups! They will have the words “DANCE CONCEPTS” and our logo on the back in large foil letters. Dancers can also have their names embroidered on the front.

Last weekend Julie Edison and I ran our first full marathon.  Just over twenty six miles through the redwoods of northern California.  It was a huge challenge for both of us, both physically and mentally, but we fought through and finished, it part because of things we learned growing up as dancers.

Congratulations to Paradi and Blake on getting their first pair of pointe shoes!  If you see them around the studio give them a big hug and wish them well. “When can I get pointe shoes?” It’s a question every ballet dancer starts to ask and is something that deserves a good amount of attention.  Because …

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