Parents often ask me the same question when they walk into our studio for the first time: "Is my child actually going to learn anything, or are they just running around in a tutu?" It’s a valid concern. You’re investing time and money, and you want to know that these early years aren't just "playtime"…

The ghost light is back on the stage at The Imperial Theatre. The costumes are zipped into their bags, the glitter is slowly being vacuumed out of the carpets, and the dressing rooms are finally quiet. My feet ache, my voice is a little raspy, and my heart is absolutely bursting. Was it a long…

The car smells like a mix of industrial-strength hairspray and slightly damp ballet tights. Your living room looks like a sequin factory exploded. You’re double-checking the call times for the third time today, and you’re pretty sure you’ve forgotten something vital, like shoes, or maybe your own name. Recital week at the Great Lakes Dance…

Is it already that time of year again? I swear, I was just packing away the winter coats, and now I’m looking at a calendar full of registration deadlines and "back-to-school" prep. If you’re a dance parent in Sarnia, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The "Fall Schedule Stress" is a real thing. You’re…

Have you seen the "word of the year" for 2025? It’s not a fancy tech term or a high-brow philosophical concept. It’s "Slop." And honestly? It fits. Every time I open my phone, I feel like I’m standing at the end of an algorithmic sewage pipe. There’s this never-ending stream of AI-generated images with too…

I’ll be the first to admit it: I still get the shakes before a show. Even after all these years as the director of Great Lakes Dance Academy, that moment right before the curtain rises at The Imperial Theatre makes my stomach do a complete backflip. But honestly? It’s not just the stage. I still…

Choosing a dance school for your child feels a lot like choosing a second home. And from my side of the front desk, I don’t take that lightly. You aren’t just looking for a place where they can learn to point their toes; you’re looking for the people who will help shape who they become.…

We’ve all been there. Shaky knees, palms that suddenly feel like they’ve been dipped in water, and the terrifying feeling that you’ve forgotten every single step you’ve ever learned. I’ve spent more hours in a dance studio than I care to count, and yet, every time audition season rolls around, that little butterfly in my…