Ran into the Pitards, wonderful parents of two CRS alumni, Sarah and Samantha and got a big ole update. This is a must read… Sarah is in London writing musicals that have debuted in NY, LA and London! Yes, they have dancing in them. Younger sister Samantha, who graduated from CRS eight years … [Read more...] about CRS grad with the shocking story you won’t want to miss: Part 1 Samantha
CRS Alumnus Samantha after her 35-foot fall: Part 2
The Barnum Bailey Circus Human Chandelier raised like it had hundreds of time. The audience as always was enthralled. There, hanging by her hair as one of eight performers, Samantha Pitard from CRS, heard the overhead carabiner crack and then felt the rush of all of them plummeting to the stage … [Read more...] about CRS Alumnus Samantha after her 35-foot fall: Part 2
CRS Alumnus Samantha lands Cirque du Soleil as headliner! Part 3
Hope you saw the previous two day’s emails about Samantha Pitard. Today we continue with her story of overcoming the circus accident and the 35’ fall. Samantha knew she wanted to continue the hair aerialist routine, but Barnum and Bailey would not reprieve it after the injuries of the … [Read more...] about CRS Alumnus Samantha lands Cirque du Soleil as headliner! Part 3
Ashley rockets
You might get a kick out of this. Every CRS summer dance session there’s an opportunity for kids to do the Student Choreography Project. There they get to create their own dance and have it showcased at our Summer Concert. Few kids think they have the chops to do it. I usually have … [Read more...] about Ashley rockets
Adult-sized negative attention demanders
Here’s some of the best biz advice I ever got: “Focus on the clients who are cooperating with your policies.” You know how it’s so easy to feel forced to give your attention to those who are misbehaving? A kid, a mate, a pet, a neighbor or a co-worker? They suck your attention better than a … [Read more...] about Adult-sized negative attention demanders
Dance studio owner takes random questions
Let’s do a bit of random “Q&A” today. QUESTION: What are the best attended dance days? Christine: Believe it or not, bad snow weather. The parents we cultivate (resilient) are like the mail deliver’s motto: through rain, sleet or snow… Q: What’s teachers least favorite day? Christine: … [Read more...] about Dance studio owner takes random questions
