Hello! My name is Lauren Retka. I am a graduate of Northland’s 2019 Senior Line. Although it has been a while since my time at Northland, it will forever hold a special place in my heart.I started dancing at Northland at the age of 10. Upon my arrival, I was greeted with warm smiles and […]
Are You Anxious About Your New Dance Class and Having the ‘New Class Jitters’?
It’s normal when starting nearly anything new to feel like the ‘odd man out’ or to have temporary doubts and feel nervous and anxious about something you were looking forward to. Even when something isn’t new – maybe you’ve done it for years – but now you are taking it up a notch, or are […]
Benefits Of Recreational Dance Classes For Your Little One
Introducing your child to a variety of activities when they are young is a great way to foster a love of learning and creativity and to discover where their interests are. While there are no shortages of activities to choose from, there are so many positive benefits to be gained by introducing your child to […]
What Are The Benefits of Summer Dance Classes?
Summer dance classes are great for all levels of experience, from the very beginner recreational dancer who has never stepped foot in a studio, to the seasoned competition dancer, and there is something for everyone in between! Whether signing up for an intensive or a week-long dance camp, or trying out a hip-hop class, learning […]
Taylor Stradinger – Then and Now
We want to share the sentiments of our dancers, parents, and staff with you, in their own words. We’ll be sharing more of their stories (and photos!!) here over time. First up is Taylor Stradinger, in her own words =)
Haley Klemesrud and Alyssa Roper Competing at UDA Nationals in Florida
Northland School of Dance alumnae head to Florida to compete in the UDA Nationals
What To Consider When Setting Dance Goals
Start by reflecting and identifying what is most important to you Think about the past year and what brought you joy, what motivated you, what gave you a sense of belonging and pride that you’d like to achieve more of? Maybe it was: Taking classes at a workshop that introduced you to a new style […]
10 Things Dancers Should Do Over Winter Break
Whether it’s called Winter Break, Holiday Break, or Christmas Break, most dance studios close for a few weeks starting from just before Christmas until shortly after the New Year in January. Although some studios will have special choreography classes for groups or solos/duos, this is usually a time that regular class schedules are halted while […]
Meet Mikayla
Introducing Mikayla Klein, Northland School of Dance alumna! Mikayla graduated from Northland School of Dance in 2015 and went on to study at University of St. Thomas. After graduation she received her Pilates Certification at Paragon Pilates. Mikayla now dances as a company member for EMERGE125 based out of NYC! She graduated from the pre-professional […]
Halloween Recap
Ghostly Greetings & Happy Halloween! Here are a few of the memorable events that kept us busy during October, the spookiest of months! The first dance convention of the season! We started the month strong attending our first convention of 2021 – 2022 dance year, the Celebrity Dance Convention! WHAT A BLAST! Nine Northland Dancers won […]