Grand River Academy Of Dance

Is Dance a Sport or an Art?

Dance is one of those fascinating activities that has a hard time falling into a certain “category”. It seems like a never-ending debate on whether it’s considered a “sport” or an “art”. We would like to argue that it’s both. Here’s why….  Why a Sport?  Dance is an unbelievably physically demanding activity. It requires lots

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WHAT CAN YOU LEARN FROM YOUR DANCE TEACHERS?

I’ve had the privilege of growing up at this dance studio. I’ve been around since the first year GRAD opened it’s doors in 2001. During my time at the studio, I’ve actually had my fair share of different dance teachers. I danced at the studio for 14 years, and this is about to be my

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The Benefits of Pre-Registration

We are getting ready to launch our pre-registration event!! Ever wonder why we offer pre-registration?  Here are a few reasons it’s a good idea to pre-register. You will save some money.  We offer a 5% discount on all our classes for the following year! You are pretty much guaranteed a spot in the class of your

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The Importance of Staying Informed

Springtime at a dance studio brings a lot of moments where parents need to be aware of dates and events.  When you register, we have a section in our terms of service that indicates the following: It is the responsibility of the parent or adult to be aware of all studio activities, such as recitals, extra

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A Career in Dance Education

High School students are selecting courses just now and with that comes discussions about career paths and what they want to do with their life. Maybe someone is planning a career in Dance Education?   There are a lot of different ways to get there.  Miss Julia, one of our teachers, and a member of our Office

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