Building Dancers, Building Dreams

I was standing in the studio this week, watching our On Pointe Dance Company dancers run their spotlight routines one last time before the weekend, and I couldn’t help but smile. There is a specific kind of electricity in the air during the spring, a mix of focused determination, nervous excitement, and a whole lot of heart and pride for each other and themselves. We are heading into the time of year when parents (rightfully!) ask: Is all the money, the early call times, late

As we have settled into the colder months in North Canton, it’s easy for the "winter slump" to take hold of us all. Between the chilly temperatures and the early sunsets, our usual outdoor adventures often get traded for cozy blankets and a bit too much screen time (for myself included). At On Pointe Arts, we know that keeping kids active during the winter isn't just about burning off that extra "stuck inside" energy, it’s also about keeping their spirits high and their bodie

As the studio hums with the final few rehearsals of the year, there is a specific kind of electricity in the air. You’ve likely heard the news by now: this week, we are Off to Neverland!  While many studios opt for only a traditional recital as a wrap up to their season and a showcase of their dancers' growth and talents, we add in a special opportunity for our dancers. A recital format is a series of wonderful but disconnected dances (although you know that we always have a

We made it through the fall, dance families! The winter break is practically here. I was looking around the studio this past week, watching our dancers pour their hearts into their final rehearsals and classes of the year, and I felt so incredibly proud. But I also saw something else: tired bodies and minds! Between school testing, Neverland Rehearsals, school & winter performances, and the goings on of the season, our dancers have been working nonstop. That is why I wanted