November always seems to be a month that goes by so quickly. With Halloween and Thanksgiving wrapped up and the Holiday season well on its way, its easy for November to get overlooked. However, we wanted to take this month and make it special for our dancers. This month’s intention is all about INSPIRATION.

Our monthly intentions are a way to shine a spotlight on the life lessons that dance provides. From creating special bonds between dancers and families, to gratefulness and a growth mindset – it’s our aim to highlight these life lessons to our dancers and dance families. After all, dance is not just about learning how to move your feet, but how to let your heart lead!

What does INSPIRATION mean to FDC?

Inspiration by definition is the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. Inspiration at FDC means taking a look at how we set examples for our young dancers as well as taking a look at what inspires us to do what we do.

What INSPIRES us?

In my life I am blessed to have so many strong and amazing women role models in my life. My first dance teacher Miss Lilliane inspires me every day to create a classroom where each and every student can walk in and feel loved and appreciated just as they are. My ballet teacher, Miss Sue, inspires me to continue to challenge and grow my own learnings as she continues to do. And of course, my mom shows me each and every day how to be a strong woman and take each day with new energy.

Professionally, the incredible creators of the Acrobatique, ADAPT and International Dance Acclaim programs inspire all of our teachers to maintain their high standards of education and accomplishment for our students.

And of course, the successes of our students on and off the dance floor inspire our entire staff. From seeing that shy little Twirling Teacup finally speak up in class. Or the Intermediate jazz dancer who eventually lands that triple pirouette they have been working for. The successes of our students truly inspire us to keep showing up and giving it our all every single day.

What’s the INSPIRATION Plan?

Over the course of the month we will host a series of activities and events for all of our dancers inside and out of the studio.

  • Dancers can add their “inspiration star” to our display in the lobby, telling us what/who inspires them
  • Intermediate and Senior Dancers can attend an Afternoon of Inspiration at the studio on Sunday November 11 from 1:00-4:00pm. We will be hosting a guest speaker and have a movement workshop
  • Keep an eye on our social media accounts to see who/what inspires our staff
  • As a thank you for all of the incredible inspiration you give us we will be having our 7th Annual Festivus Party on Friday November 23!

I can’t wait to see what inspires each member of our Footprints Family over the course of the next month.

Dancingly Yours,

Miss Lainy