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3 Ways to Party with Prestige this New Year!

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Light those sparklers and start counting down because it’s almost time to PARTY! While we are still busy closing out December and prepping for the Christmas festivities, we are already looking ahead to celebrating New Year’s in Cedar Rapids! It’s a wonderful time to start fresh, say cheers to our accomplishments, and celebrate our new beginnings. 

So this year, celebrate with Prestige! We’ve got a few sparkling events on the calendar that we can’t wait to tell you about, as well as open enrollment in our school year classes! And the best part? We’ve got something for all ages this January that will be sure to kick off your child’s year with a bang!

3 Ways to Party With Prestige This New Year:

1. New Year’s Day Prestige Party: Ages 3-9

They may not make it to midnight, but they’re ready to ring in the new year bright and early! Send those energetic little ones our way on New Year’s Day for fun activities, games, dancing, and their favorite celebration tunes.

New Year’s Day Prestige Party
January 1st, 9am-12pm
Ages 3-9
$19 per child
Space is limited, register here!

2. Turning Camp: January 2nd, Levels 1-6

Jump into the New Year on your best turning foot! In this one-day, skill-focused workshop dancers will work on mastering their current turning combinations and bridge the gap toward more advanced skills. Levels are based on your 2021-2022 enrollment.

    • 3:30-5:00pm Level 1/2
    • 1:30-3:30pm Level 3/4
    • 1:30-3:30pm Level 5/6

Turning Camp
January 2nd, Times vary depending on level.
$23 Per Child
Space is limited, register here! 

3. Enrollment is ongoing for our 2022 Weekly Dance Classes!

While our fun events are the perfect way to spend your Winter Break, there’s nothing quite like our Weekly Dance Classes that run for the entirety of the school year. Whether your child is interested in picking up a fresh hobby in 2022, or try a brand new dance style, there’s still time to join us in the New Year! Click here to view the schedule and enroll online today!

So are you ready for the BEST New Year’s in Cedar Rapids?! Between our fun-filled events and our plans for 2022, we can’t wait to ring in the New Year with DANCE! We hope you’ll join us in celebrating! 

Happy holidays and Happy New Year to all of our Prestige Dance Families! We hope you have a wonderful break and cherish your time with family! 

Prestige Students Are Thankful for Their Dance Friends!

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It’s the season of giving thanks! So tell us, what are you thankful for? What things in your life bring you joy? What things do you hold near and dear to your heart? For us, our dance families and their continued support make us grateful year after year.

So this year has us thinking, what are our students grateful for? We of course know that they LOVE to dance, and they love sharing special moments with their teachers. But another big piece of their grateful spirits is always their dance friends. Many of them are thankful for the unbreakable bonds they have with their fellow classmates.

So after years of watching our students make lifelong friendships at dance, we thought it was time to share a little bit more about why that magic happens. After all, our dance parents don’t always get to see what happens in class! Our staff always says “dance friends make the best friends,” and we can’t wait to share why!

4 Reasons Why Dance Friends Make the Best Friends:

1. Familiar Faces From School to Dance

Of course, our students LOVE meeting dancers that they’ve never met before, but when they recognize a familiar face from their classes at school, it’s a game-changer! We watch as students get excited on their first day of dance when they recognize a friend from school. And they ALSO tell us when their dance friends are in the same classes with them on the first day of school. Dance makes kids feel that much more connected to their community!

2. Dance Builds Teamwork

Teamwork and support for one another is at the forefront of both our competition team program as well as our weekly dance classes. Students work together to perfect their routines, cheer on their teammates, and meet group goals throughout the year. When you are supporting one another and investing in each other’s successes, it’s easy to form close bonds that can’t be broken! 

3. Sharing a Common Interest Brings Kids Together

Having something in common helps kids make new friends and be social. When children have a common interest, it gives them things to talk about, things to do together, and things to look forward to as friends. It’s not uncommon for our students to tell us that they practiced their dance routine during their play-dates or performed for their friends on the school playground! 

4. Growing Up Together At The Studio

Something that makes dance unique is that kids often get to stay in the same classes with their peers year after year. Our clear-level progressions and flexible class scheduling options make it so that they can essentially grow up together at dance. Many of our oldest students can look back with their peers and remember their shared routines from their very first dance years. 

With all these things in mind, one thing is for sure, dance friends make the BEST friends! Ask any of our teaching staff and they will probably tell you about how the people they danced with growing up were oftentimes their most treasured friendships. The memories our students make together are truly priceless. 

This Thanksgiving, our students are thankful for their dance friends. We see it each and every day when they share smiles on the dance floor! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Prestige Dance Studio! 

P.S. It’s not too late to join us in our 2021/2022 Weekly Dance Classes. Watch as your child makes lifelong friendships! View the schedule and register today! 

5 Benefits of Starting Dance From A Young Age

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Preschool-aged children are unique in that they are not babies anymore, but they are also not quite ready to independently move through the world. They slowly start to develop their very own thoughts, curiosities, and abilities. This transformation is pretty magical! 

Because they are developing at such a rapid pace and beginning to find their bearings, those preschool years are so important! Giving them opportunities to cultivate their abilities can make a huge difference in their development. Dance is an excellent way to do this!

Did you know that Prestige Dance Studio offers preschool dance classes for ages as young as 1 year old?! From Baby and Me classes for children ages 12 – 36, to independent classes for ages 2 and up, we’ve got just what your little one needs! Check out our class schedule here! 

While we truly believe that dance is for everyone, no matter what age you start, we also see many upsides to starting early on! Check out these 5 Benefits of Starting Dance From A Young Age:

1. Confidence

As many adults can agree, standing in front of a mirror and moving your body can feel vulnerable sometimes! But for most young children, dancing their heart out with no fear of judgement comes super naturally! When they become comfortable and confident moving at a young age, it can give them an extra self-esteem boost during those self-conscious teenage years. 

2. Natural Flexibility

Are you amazed by how bendy your babies and tots are?! Well, it’s proven that the younger you are, the more flexible and malleable your muscles are! With weekly stretching at dance class, this flexibility often sticks with a child into their pre-teen years, when others’ bodies start to stiffen up. 

3. Developmental Effects

In preschool dance classes, we leap, skip, hop, gallop and more! The developmental benefits are endless, including gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. We see so much improvement in even our tiniest dancers over the course of the school year. 

4. Spatial Awareness

In dance class, we talk a lot about personal space. This concept is important as children head to school! With dance under their belt, a child knows how to stay safe around others and are more aware of their surroundings. 

5. Social Skills

Taking turns, raising hands, and being kind to others are all things that our preschool dance classes are great for. It’s rewarding to see even our littlest dancers not only learn dance skills, but also life skills! 

These are just some of the many benefits of our preschool dance classes! But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself! Click here to view the class schedule and register online today. 

We love teaching students of all ages about the magic dance. No matter how old or young they are, dance can make a huge difference in a child’s life. We’d love to welcome your child so they can experience, learn, and grow through movement!

Back to School, Back to Dance!

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It’s officially back-to-school season! Most of our Prestigians have already headed back for their first day of the 2021/2022 school year. This time of year is SO exciting for our kids, especially coming off of our last crazy school year! 

Heading back to school usually comes with new school supplies, new teachers, and best of ALL, new DANCE classes! That’s right, back 2 school means back 2 dance. We have officially kicked off our 2021/2022 Dance Season! Have you joined us yet? The studio is BUZZING!

Today on the blog, it’s time to break down just a few of the reasons why the school year just isn’t the same without dance classes. Having a weekly dance class to look forward to will take your child’s year to the next level. 

4 Reasons Why Dance Is the Perfect Supplement to Your Child’s Schedule This School Year:

1. Dedicated Time for Being Active

After sitting at desks for most of the day, children need time in their schedule to get up and MOVE. When you sign your child up for school year dance classes, you are ensuring that your child will stay active for the entire year. We get our heart rates up and build strength & flexibility, all while having the MOST fun!

2. Social Time Outside of School

Dance friends are the best friends! When your child can connect with their peers outside of school, it adds to their social skills and gives them tools for building lifelong friendships. At dance, we build eachother up and work together, which teaches children how to connect and care for others.

3. A Confidence Boost

This one may be the most valuable benefits of dance, and we see it ring true for our students time and time again. When a child learns a new skill, especially a performing art, they learn how to be comfortable in their own skin. We teach them that their bodies can do spectacular things, and they end up carrying that confidence with them through everything they do. 

4. A Much-Needed Brain Break

As children head back to school, you may notice that their brains are fried by the end of the school day. With so much mental energy going into their schoolwork, they really need afterschool activities to give their brain a break. In dance class, we often quiet our brains and let our bodies do the work, especially towards the end of class! We dedicate time in every class to just let go and dance! 

As we head back to dance for our 9th Season, we are continuing to support, nurture, and uplift our dancers as they get into the back-to-school groove. We know our school year dance classes offer them both something to look forward to, AND something that most of them can’t go without! 

So, if you’re looking for something fun and valuable to add to your child’s schedule this school year, look no further than Prestige Dance Studio! We offer weekly dance classes for ages 1-18 and we would love to welcome your child! With many classes full already, be sure to register quickly to get a spot in the perfect class. 

It’s Not Too Late to PUNCH Your Way Through Summer Dance!

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Our 8th season of dance at Prestige has officially come to a close. From stellar recital performances to countless awards at Inferno Dance Nationals, let’s just say our Prestigians went out with a bang! 

But the momentum does not stop here! Did you know that our 6-week Summer Class Session is already in full swing?! And trust us, summer dance in Cedar Rapids has never been more convenient! Our summer classes operate on a punch card system, making them convenient for families who are traveling or students who want to try out a wide variety of classes!

Our students have been working on those punch cards for just one week, so it’s not too late to join us! We’ll be punching our way through Summer Dance until July 21st! Here’s what we’ve got  in store!

Punch! Your Way Through Summer Dance

    • Crawl! Your Way Through Baby & Me
    • Flip! Your Way Through Tumbling
    • Leap! Your Way Through Ballet
    • Kick! Your Way Through Jazz
    • Pop! Your Way Through Hip Hop
    • Fly! Your Way Through Lyrical
    • Zoom! Your Way Through Musical Theater! 

We’ve got something for everyone this summer! View the Class Schedule HERE! 

So How Do Our Punch Cards Work?

Our punch cards are easy, convenient, and provide the most amount of flexibility. You may purchase punch cards with 6,12,18, or unlimited punches. Each punch is good for 1 class within your dancer’s age/level. The system is specifically designed for dancers to explore our many class options without committing to a weekly class!

    • 6 Punches for $59
    • 12 Punches for $114
    • 18 Punches for $168
    • Unlimited Punches for $225

So are you ready to join us for summer dance in Cedar Rapids?! Don’t walk, run over to our registration page to purchase your punch card today! It’s going to be an amazing summer here at Prestige! 

Are You Ready for Recital 2021?!

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The countdown is officially ON! Prestige Dance Studio’s 8th Annual Recital, “Our Favorite Show” is happening THIS Sunday, June 6th. Are you ready for a spectacular performance, an amazing showcase of artistry, and the most impressive dance recital in Cedar Rapids?! 

Our students have worked SO hard this year. The recital stage is where it ALL comes together. Take it from us, teachers who’ve spent our lives both on stage performing and off stage watching from the wings, there’s nothing quite like hearing that applause!

Each year, we prepare our students for recital by perfecting their routines in class, hosting dress rehearsals, and teaching them exactly what to expect on the big day. With an in-studio dress rehearsal as well as one at the Paramount Theatre, we work out all the little kinks with costumes, hair, makeup, adrenaline, and everything in between! 

So… is your child ready for Recital 2021?!

  • Have they sorted and organized their costumes in the order they appear in this show? 
  • Are their accessories, tights, and dance shoes all accounted for in their recital bag?
  • Do they know what time they should be ready to leave the house? 
  • Is your child performing their routines ALL around the house?
  • Have you caught them sneaking a peak at their costumes over and over?
  • Are they asking to listen to their recital songs on repeat? 

*A Little Note*
For dancers over the age of 8, we recommend that they pack their own recital bags (with mom or dad’s approval at the end). This helps them take responsibility for their belongings and reduces backstage confusion because they know exactly where everything is. Dancers, this is YOUR job! Don’t make your beloved dance parents do all the hard work! 

Now… we know our students are ready to dance… but are YOU ready for Recital 2021?!

  • Are you prepared to see your child in a whole new light? Literally, those stage lights really make our dancers shine! 
  • Did you purchase your tickets yet? Email the studio office at prestigedancestudiocr@gmail.com for any inquiries. 
  • Do you know what time to arrive with your dancer at the theater? Visit our recital page and enter the password to review the schedule. 
  • Are you prepared to be in awe of your child’s dance moves? We guarantee they’ve grown by leaps and bounds. 
  • Are you expecting to watch your child’s confidence soar when they step on stage? Seeing them come out of their shells is magical!
  • Do you have any ideas on which TV shows you’ll hear some tunes from? Our recital theme this year is “Our Favorite Show,” and we can’t wait for it to come together!
  • Did you clear your iPhone storage for tons of precious pictures? You AND your dancer will look back and treasure these moments forever! 
  • Are you ready to laugh, grin, and cry your heart our during the Dude and Dancer performance? It’s one of our favorite recital traditions.
  • Most importantly, are you ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show? Our dance parents work SO hard for their kids. We hope the show is your chance to finally watch your child shine ALL by themselves while you watch in amazement! 

We can’t wait to see you at the Paramount Theatre this Sunday! Tell us you’re going on Facebook! It is truly a gift to see our dance families come together to celebrate our student’s hard work. 

If you have any questions about the upcoming weekend or need anything from our staff, please contact us via email at prestigedancestudiocr@gmail.com. We’d be happy to help! 

Break a leg dancers!

Dive Into Summer Dance

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Who is ready for SUMMER?! We are counting down the days until the pool opens and we can enjoy some FUN in the SUN! But there’s something we’re looking forward to even MORE than pool days…. Summer Dance Camps of course!

As always, we’ve got a HUGE lineup in the works for summer fun! You best believe we’ve got something for everyone this year. From camps, technique workshops, intensives, and weekly classes, we KNOW you’ll want to spend your summer with US!

2021 Prestige Summer Dance Opportunities:  

Is your young dancer looking for a SUPER fun day camp filled with themed activities? Check out our Themed Summer Camp Options:

Life As a Princess: June 28th-July 31st
9am-12pm for Ages 3-9
Get out your glass slippers + crown for music and friendship with all your favorite princess friends! We will explore princess music, dance and make new friends in our magical kingdom! 

Rockstar Camp: July 12th-July 15th
9am-12pm for Ages 3-9
Break out your sunglasses and glitter for Prestige’s hottest camp yet! We’ll take your Rockstar Camper through obstacles filled with bright lights and cool vibes.

Half Day Themed Camps are $129 for all four days. Daily activities include a morning stretch, themed arts & crafts, snack time, creative movement activities, and choreography. Register for summer dance camps HERE! 

Is your dancer looking to ramp up their skills this summer and come back in the Fall stronger than ever?! Check out our Technique Workshops:

Tumbling Camp: July 26th-July 29th
Turning Camp: July 26th-July 29th
Strength and Flexibility Camp: August 2nd-August 5th
Legs and Jumps Camp: August 2nd-August 5th

All Technique Workshops take place in the evening and are divided up by age and skill level. Times and pricing varies depending on age/level groupings. Click HERE for a complete schedule and pricing breakdown. 

Is your dancer considering joining one of our performance teams? Are they interested in training with world-renowned faculty in a fast-paced learning environment? The Intensive is a great way to take their dance training to the next level. Click HERE to register today! 

That’s not all! We are also excited to offer a 6-week session of dance classes for ages 2-18.

Summer is a GREAT time to try dance for the first time, try a new style, or dramatically improve technique. In addition, our classes are loads of fun!

Going on a trip this summer and not sure if you’re able to commit to all 6-weeks? No problem! Prestige offers summer dance classes on a punch card system. With each punch, your dancer may take ANY class within their age/level! Buy 6, 12, 18, or unlimited classes! Learn more about our classes and pricing HERE and purchase your punch cards online today! 

So, can we count you in?! If your child is ready to dive into dance and have the best summer EVER, save their spot today! 

Saying “Thank You” To Our Dance Parents

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November is the month of giving thanks and our gratitude list feels extra important during the hectic and unexpected year we’ve had. This month during our weekly dance classes, we encourage our students to think about what they are thankful for as well!

Of ALL the things that we feel grateful for, our dance parents are certainly at the top of our list! Here at Prestige, we seriously have some of the best and most dedicated parents in Cedar Rapids! We wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for them. 

So this November, we are sending a HUGE shout out to our Prestige Dance Parents. There’s so much to thank you for, but here are just a few highlights!

Prestige Parents, Thank You For…

  • Investing in your child’s well being and providing them with fun opportunities. Not every child gets a chance to dance, and one day, yours will thank you for the gift of a lifetime. 
  • Driving your children to and from dance class each week. We know it’s tedious…THANK YOU! 
  • Making sure your child has EVERYTHING they need. Leotards, tights, and even helping them find their lost dance shoes. 
  • Attending your child’s performances. Your smiling faces and loud applauses do not go unnoticed. 
  • Giving them those pep talks when needed. Kids need a pick-me-up sometimes, so thank you for always being there for them. 
  • Being patient and understanding. Two things that anyone living in 2020 needs a lot of!
  • Raising polite, respectful, and hardworking young kids. It makes our job a WHOLE lot easier. 
  • Supporting your child’s passions. You’re giving them something that lights them up inside, which is priceless. 
  • Your continuous support of Prestige Dance Studio. We are sending our enormous gratitude. 

Your unwavering and selfless support is something that makes us appreciative year after year! We really do have the best parents in Cedar Rapids right here at the studio.

This year has been rough on everyone, so more than ever we are wishing our Prestige Parents a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with your family, whether it be for a virtual meal or an in-person one. Thank you for ALL you do!

P.S. As we head into the Winter Months, be sure to follow us on facebook to stay in the know about holiday deals and special events! 

4 Signs that Your Child Will LOVE Dance Classes at Prestige

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Hey parents, how many of you remember the moment when you found your “thing?” In other words, the one activity you LOVED that stuck with you for the majority of your childhood (or maybe even the rest of your life if you’re like us!) More importantly, how many of you want your child to one day find THEIR “thing?”

Well here at Prestige Dance Studio, we love watching kids fall in love with dance. For many of our older students, dance is their activity of choice. It’s what motivates them, what they look forward to after school, and for some, it’s what they continue to pursue even in their adult years.

At Prestige Dance Studio, we welcome any child and help each of our students thrive in our dance classes for kids. But like any activity, dance may not be for everyone. So today on the blog, we’re giving you some clues on how to tell if dance is right for YOUR child. 

4 Signs That Your Child Will LOVE Dance Classes at Prestige:

1. They Can’t Listen to Music Without Moving

This is the first telltale sign that you’ve got a future dancer in the making! Those little baby bops come much more naturally for some kids than others, but they are the CUTEST thing. If your child bounces their knees, shakes their hips, and claps their hands whenever you play music, they are a NATURAL! We will help them turn those little grooves into big strides in dance class.

2. They Love Being Active

Is your child an explorer at home? Is it impossible to get them to stop climbing on your furniture, jumping on the bed, and leaping through the air? Send them our way! We highly recommend any of our infant and toddler classes, especially our Baby & Me, Teenie Tumble, and Hippity Hop classes! 

Your child will jump, leap, twirl, and climb their way through our fun-filled movement activities, getting all their energy out. And hopefully, when we send them back to you, they will be too pooped to cause any raucous at home!

3. They Like to Be Creative

Does your little one love crafts? Do they enjoy finding new, fun ways to do things? Chances are, you’ve got a creative mind on your hands and they will thrive in a dance class!

At dance, we teach our students to express themselves using their bodies. For the little ones, this often involves going crazy and letting their sillies out. But personal expression becomes incredibly important during the pre-teen and teen years. When a child has dance in their life from a young age, they grow up knowing that they have a safe space to let it ALL out. 

4. They Have a HUGE Imagination

Is your child all ears anytime they hear of something magical or whimsical? Do they like to play pretend and dress up in the most sparkly outfits? We can assure you, Prestige Dance Studio will become their new favorite place! 

Our infant and toddler classes use TONS of imaginative play to help children learn to dance. We don’t just gallop, we fly like unicorns! We don’t just tiptoe, we walk like royalty and curtsy to the other princes and princesses. Most importantly, our recital costumes will make your little dancer feel like a REAL superstar! 

If your child checks off most of the things on this list, it’s time to head to our website and view our 2020/2021 Dance Classes for Kids! We are now accepting enrollment for our Fall Classes and can’t wait to meet your little dancer in the making! Class sizes are limited this year due to health and safety guidelines, so register today before classes fill! 

3 Reasons Your Child Will Need Dance More than Ever This Fall

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Fall is upon us and we know that back to school season is JUST around the corner! For the past month at Prestige, we’ve been busy getting our Fall Dance Schedule ready to go. As we look ahead to our next season of dance classes in Cedar Rapids, we couldn’t help but take a moment to reevaluate our programs after the unprecedented year we’ve had. 

Teaching dance classes during a pandemic reminds us of how valuable our programs are for young dancers. Our kids have gone through a lot of changes, confusion, and uncertainty lately. We know our students will be EXTRA thrilled to be at dance, and the feeling is mutual for our teachers and staff. 

Check out these 3 Reasons Why Your Child Will Need Dance MORE Than Ever This Fall:

1. Physical Activity

We all know quarantine had most of us glued to our couches more than normal. But even since our community has slowly opened back up, it’s been difficult to get back into a groove of being active. With pools closed and outdoor recreational activities limited, summer has been much less active for most kids. 

This makes it ALL the more important to ensure that your child is enrolled in something active this school year. We are confident that our socially distant classes will provide a boost of endorphins and keep your kids healthy this year!

2. Stress Relief

No matter what learning option your family is choosing for this upcoming school year, it will look different than normal for your child. It is difficult for students to learn virtually. But going back to school while wearing masks and staying socially distant poses a new set of challenges as well. 

Even though a child may not show stress in the same way adults do, changes to their routine take a toll on their emotions and behavior. Dance is an excellent way to forget about those stressors and let it ALL out. We are ready to incorporate tons of fun into our classes this year and remind our students that dance is their safe space to express themselves. 

3. Community Building & Personal Connection 

It’s no surprise that our kids may have been getting less attention and social engagement lately. This dance season, we are committing to offering support and personal attention more than ever because we know your kids deserve it. The Prestige family is built upon a love for dance, and we know that any child enrolled in our classes feels like they are a part of a welcoming community. Let’s stick together during this difficult time!

As much as this list was centered around the kids, we can’t deny that our teachers and staff are in need of some extra love as well! We think it’s safe to say that EVERYONE is eager for happy times ahead. Seeing our students’ smiling faces this year will be SO much sweeter than normal. 

Be sure to check out our Fall line-up of dance classes in Cedar Rapids. Click here to view the schedule listed by age, and here to view the schedule listed by day. Online registration is NOW OPEN, so don’t forget to save your spot today!