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Shannon Gallagher
- Dec 22, 2020
- 3 min
To Compete or Not to Compete?
This really is a personal choice, depending on how you and your child feel about being competitive and its importance.
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Shannon Gallagher
- Dec 17, 2020
- 2 min
Flexibility Equipment Review
If you're considering purchasing flexibility equipment for yourself or your dancer, check out my reviews first.
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Shannon Gallagher
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
Ideas for Nutcracker Gifts
I've got a few suggestions for the perfect gift to buy your dancer, either as a performance gift or for the holidays.
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Shannon Gallagher
- Dec 10, 2020
- 2 min
Your First Pair of Pointe Shoes!
There is probably nothing more exciting or highly anticipated in a dancer's life than being given permission to go en pointe.
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Shannon Gallagher
- Dec 10, 2020
- 2 min
Tutus, Ballet Skirts and Dance Shorts!
Let's talk about the accessories that can be worn to dance class. There are certainly a lot of options
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Shannon Gallagher
- Dec 8, 2020
- 3 min
Portable Dance Floor Review
The pandemic has lead us all in directions we never thought we would go... like dance classes at home!
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Shannon Gallagher
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
"Do I really need to buy dance tights?"
Yes, you really do need to buy dance tights. Tights that little girls wear to church or school are not made for dancing.
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Shannon Gallagher
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
Turning Board Reviews
The Frank Frog Pirouetter is by far my favorite turning board.
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Shannon Gallagher
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
Learn How to Make a Ballet Bun
As a ballet teacher, the "messy" bun is like nails on a chalk board to me.
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Shannon Gallagher
- Oct 11, 2020
- 2 min
Choosing Ballet Shoes
I couldn't be more excited for you and your child! Let's make it the best possible experience by setting your child up for success!
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