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 […]
Things You Need to Know About Dance Conventions
One of our favorite times of the year is when conventions come to town! Dance conventions are an incredible opportunity for dancers to take classes and learn from amazing, professional, dance teachers and choreographers from around the country. Students are inspired by the teachers, energized by the camaraderie of the dance community, and have loads […]
Dancers in New York City!
A dancer’s journey does not have to end after graduating high school, there are many paths dancers can take! Many move on to dance at Universities, College for the arts, teaching/choreography, joining a company, or moving to a major city like the big apple ~ NEW YORK CITY. One of Northlands Alumni Alyssa Ness […]
Dancers Who Overcame Injuries
For anyone who thinks dance isn’t a sport; take a glance at what a dancer’s body endeavors during a daily practice. Few sports require their athletes not only to be physically fit but emotionally connected to themselves and entertain an audience. Injury prevention is taken seriously at Northland. At Northland dancers attend Stretch & […]
