Why Proper Stretching is Important for Dancers

Before jumping into a dance class and working on turns, leaps, splits, and more, being fully stretched is so important. Cold muscles can lead to injury and damage to your body. This is why we take a few minutes during the beginning of all of our classes to make sure our dancers are properly stretched and warm.

Why do we stretch during class?

-To Improve Your Class and Performance Experience – Stretching enables you to loosen your muscles and gets your whole body prepared for dance class and performances. 

-To Increase Muscle Length and Flexibility – Stretching often will allow you to create length so you can do things like kicking your leg higher or have more extension in your leaps.

-Decreases and Manages Stress – Stress can have a ripple effect on your muscles and build up unwelcome tension. Taking the time to stretch properly allows your body to relax and ease tension.

-Promotes Blood Circulation and Relieves Pain – Stretching increases blood flow to your muscles which in turn helps improve your circulation and reduces pain.

-Improves Posture – No one wants to be a slouchy dancer, proper stretching helps relieve tight muscles and joints which leads to better posture and body alignment.

Open House

Join us at the studio July 24th-27th from 6:00-8:00pm for Open House! Enroll your dancer, check out the studio, purchase all your dance needs! We can’t wait to welcome you, or welcome you back!

Learning through Dance

Do you have a dancer between the ages of 2-5?

Research shows that movement is the KEY to a child’s development. Did you know that a child’s brain develops the most between birth and the age of 5? At JDS we take a brain-based approach and consider the developing brain in our dance education and curriculum. Children this age learn best through play! “Play” in dance class is exploring all the amazing ways our bodies can move, developing movement skills, and expressing our individual creativity.

Mrs. Shana has a GREAT Preschool Dance resource if you would like to read more. Just follow this link to see her post and find the file on BAND. As always, if you ever have a concern or question, do not hesitate to reach out to us! You can email the studio at JoyfulDanceStudio@gmail.com or text/call us at 918-944-6257, or message us here through BAND.

Enroll in our Summer Dance Adventure today and watch your dancer grow!

Join us for Summer Dance Adventure!

Join Mrs. Brandi as we travel around the world discovering new countries and cultures through dance! Classes will be on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm starting May 9th. This class is for ages 4-8, please wear clothes that are easy to move freely in or dance attire, shoes are not needed for this class. Enroll TODAY spots are limited!

Recital Dedications

We are SO EXCITED to bring back Dancer Dedications in our Recital Program this year! We offer three sizes for the dedications, which are all in color. The pricing is as follows:

1/4 page $15 (one photo with limited wording)

1/2 page $25 (1-3 photos with limited wording)

Full page $50 (can have multiple pictures and as much wording as we can fit)

Wording can be something like “Dancer Name, we are so proud of you! You are a star!” or a Bible verse, favorite quote, etc.

Dedications will be billed to your JDS account and charged at time of purchase. If other arrangements need to be made, please let us know.

Feel free to share the form link with your family, or anyone you think would like to make a dedication to your dancer (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.)

All Dedications are due by March 14th. We are under a strict deadline and will not be able to accept any dedications after this date.

If you have ANY questions, please let us know!

Please fill out this form to enter your Dancer Dedication.

If your business would like to place an ad or sponsor a dedication in the program, please email Brandi at joyfuldancestudio@gmail.com.

New Class! Gymnastics Technique

Miss Hadlee will be teaching a Gymnastics Technique class on Wednesday nights perfect for those on the competition team (or looking to tryout) at Gym Dandies.

This class will help improve your core, strength, and flexibility! We will work on hurdles, leaps, jumps, turns, chasse, passé, coupe, and more!

Spots are limited! Sign up TODAY! This class will be on Wednesday evenings January 18th-February 22nd from 5:00-6:00pm at the studio.

Help your gymnast shine even brighter at their competitions this season!

Enroll today through our parent portal, send us a message on Facebook or call/text Amy or Brandi for more information.

Encampo DANCECamp

Join us for an exciting week at our Encampo DANCECamp July 11th-14th! We are offering two camp times based on your dancers age. Your dancer will enjoy Encampo crafts, games, and also learn fun dances! Enroll today, spots are limited!

Now Enrolling for our 2020/2021 Season!

We’ve missed you! We just wanted you to know that registration is now open for the 2020/2021 Season! We have limited spots available for each class, so don’t wait too long to reserve your spot!

All classes will have a corresponding, optional, Zoom class! This allows you to choose week to week if your dancer will attend classes in person or virtually.

We are also excited to welcome Cody Hanley to the JDS family! Mrs. Cody helped with our Junior Competition Team last year, and is currently teaching our Joyful Stars and Joyful Prep Summer Adventure classes. We will formally introduce Mrs. Cody to you soon, so keep an eye on BAND to learn more about her!

Our Fall Session will begin September 8th.

Here are just a few of our classes….
Jazz
Ballet
Tap
Princess Ballerinas
Musical Theater
Baby Ballet
Hip Hop
And MORE!

Joyfully,
JDS Staff