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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. 

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! 

Becoming a Prestige Parent: As Easy as 1, 2, 3!

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There are very few things we love more than our Prestige dance parents! They are the people who make it ALL possible here at the studio. From driving your dancers to the studio each week, cheering them on at competitions, and investing year after year in your child’s passions, NONE of it goes unnoticed. 

When it comes to signing your child up for an extracurricular activity, we know it can be a hassle. That’s why WE make becoming a Prestige parent a walk in the park! Our quick registration process and easy-to-navigate website are only SOME of the reasons why we are one of the best kids activities in Cedar Rapids!

Becoming a Prestige Parent is as Easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Browse our Current Class Schedule to Find the Perfect Class

Have a specific day that works best for you? Multiple kids with different ages? We’ve got you covered. We categorize our class schedule both by day AND by age, making it easy to find whatever you need most!

We are currently accepting enrollment in our 2020/2021 Dance Season! To view the schedule by day, click here. To view the schedule by age, click here. Visit our class descriptions page or contact us to learn more about our dance styles!

2. Visit our Parent Portal to Select Your Class! 

Take care of your enrollment all virtually with our online portal! If you’re enrolling more than one child, the “add another student” button comes in handy, so you won’t have to repeat the process.

If you’re new to the Prestige family, you’ll be asked to make an account by filling out a quick form. It will just take a few minutes!

3. Smile! It’s time to experience excellence! 

Easy as that, you’re ready for class! We are certain that our amazing classes will bring smiles to your whole family. Our team can’t wait to meet your dancer!

We are proud to offer one of the best kids activities in Cedar Rapids year after year. Convenience for parents plus fun for your child means pure joy! That joy will continue, because becoming a Prestige Parent will be a decision you cherish for years to come.

We greatly value our dance parents and what they do for their children. Our studio thrives because of the unwavering support we receive from our families. Today we’re sending a GIANT thank you to ALL of our Prestige Dance Parents! 

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!