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News, thought bubbles and the world of dance
Child Safety needs to be a Priority in Dance Studios
We are so lucky to be able to do what we do: sharing our love and passion for this art form that is dance and using it as a vehicle for joy, self-development, well-being and community spirit, amongst other things. Who wouldn’t want to protect that and the people in it (students, families and staff)?
Why We Use a Membership Fee Approach
At Dance Habit, we take a different approach to children’s lessons. Instead of paying for each class or term, our families use a simple fortnightly membership fee that runs across the dance year.
Behind the Seams: What Goes into Creating Dance Concert Costumes
Concert time means costumes to transform our dancers into the characters, moods, and moments they’ve worked so hard to bring to life. We take a look ‘behind the seams’ at what goes into preparing dance costumes for concerts and how we take the legwork out of this for you, the parents.
Returning to Dance as an Adult: It’s Never too Late
Were you a dancer? Find your way back with inclusive adult dance classes at Dance Habit. Reconnect with movement, no matter your age or ability.
Why we changed our dance assessments
Discover why Dance Habit has evolved from traditional Medal Tests to inclusive Medal Checkpoints, focusing on personal growth, feedback, and joy in dance for all students in Melbourne. its a new take on traditional Dance Assessments that feels more aligned with our values.
The success and growth inside our composite dance classes
Learn how mixed-level learning fosters inspiration, flexibility, and camaraderie for students of all ages.
The complex matter of preschooler costumes for a concert
Costumes for our preschoolers can be quite a complex matter. Finding the right balance often means that the standard options don’t cut it, and it’s time to blaze your own trail.
Celebrating dance and all its benefits
Celebrating International Dance Day on April 29th, as we take a look at what it means to enjoy dance as a human being.
Why We Don’t Use a Franchised Preschool Dance Program
Choosing the right preschool dance class for your little one can feel like navigating a maze of options.
At Dance Habit, we've opted to craft a unique preschool dance experience that prioritises flexibility, creativity, and community. In this blog we talk about why we have chosen this approach for our preschool students.
Inclusion in the neurodiversity space
In the pursuit of inclusion we take a look and how we can best support neurodiversity in dance.
The challenges of inclusion
If you think of ballet tights, it's very likely that the image that pops into your head is some form of light pink or salmon colour. But is this inclusive?