As a busy mom with kids in multiple activities, I know that a busy household with children in activities can be chaotic and overwhelming at times. But with the right mindset and approach, you can learn to embrace the chaos and find joy in the journey. Here are my top...
As a busy mom with kids in multiple activities, I know how important it is to involve the whole family in managing our busy schedule. By working together as a team, we can make sure everyone's needs are met and create a harmonious household. Here are my top 7 tips for...
As a busy mom with kids in multiple activities, I know how important technology can be for staying organized and on top of things. But with so many apps and tools out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Here are my top 7 technology tips for busy...
As a busy mom with kids in multiple activities, I know how important it is to keep snacks handy for those on-the-go moments. But finding healthy and satisfying snacks that everyone will enjoy can be a challenge. Here are my top 7 snack tips for busy households with...
As a busy mom with kids in multiple activities, I know how challenging it can be to keep everyone's schedule straight. But with a little bit of planning and organization, you can turn chaos into order and keep everyone on track. Here are my top 7 calendar tips for...
As a busy mom with kids in multiple activities, I know that it's impossible to do it all. It's time to challenge the idea that a mom can handle everything on her own. But with a little help and some smart planning, you can manage your busy schedule and make time for...
Imagine a bustling community space, buzzing with laughter and excitement. Children are playing games, engaging in activities, and forging friendships that will last a lifetime. This is a "third place" - a magical space that exists outside of home and school, where...
Why Enroll Children In Guitar Lessons? Learning to play the guitar can be an enriching and rewarding experience for children. Here are some of the benefits of guitar lessons for children at Ambition Performing Arts Inc.: Improved Cognitive Skills: Learning to play the...
Why Enroll Children In Piano Lessons? Piano lessons are a popular extracurricular activity for children, and for good reason. Learning to play the piano can have numerous benefits for a child's development, both in the short-term and the long-term. Here are some of...
Why Enroll Children In Drama Classes? Enrolling children in drama classes can be an excellent way to help them develop a wide range of skills and abilities that will serve them well throughout their lives. Here are some reasons why parents enroll their children in...
Why Enroll Children In Ballet Classes? Ballet is a highly respected and disciplined form of dance that has been around for centuries. Enrolling children in ballet classes can offer numerous benefits beyond just learning to dance. Here are some reasons why parents...
Why Is Competitive Dance Good For Children? Competitive dance can be an excellent activity for children, providing them with a range of benefits that extend beyond simply learning to dance. At Ambition Performing Arts Inc. we offer several competitive options for...
The tough time of year between February and March “But I’m too tired!” It’s that time of year again! School is back in session and after-school activities abound, meaning “I’m too tired” can become a frequent refrain from the backseat of your car. It’s not uncommon...
I have heard that I can't stay while my child is in classes, is that true? That is a very good question. And it now has 2 parts to the answer. Experience Over the last 18 years we have taught thousands of students and what we have learned is that they do their best...
What do the Library and APA have in common? We believe that readers are leaders ... and leaders are movers! At Ambition Performing Arts we are raising tomorrow’s leaders through the arts, and we believe the Arts should be...
At the studio, we continue to keep our environment pristinely clean and regularly disinfected throughout the day.
Why Drama Class? Drama is a great activity to help your child learn to work on a team. Gain friendships through activity. Grow into themselves. By choosing to explore different characters and storylines we provide a safe space for children to develop into who they...
Why Music Class? How fun is it to express ourselves in words that are not our own, and sounds from silence? To be able to create a whole new world of sound and communication from our breath or our imagination? To invoke emotions and feelings, to conjure memories and...
Here at Ambition Performing Arts, we understand that kids should be kids! In an age where many children are growing up too fast, we’re pumping the brakes and saying, “It’s OK for our kids to be themselves!” We believe arts classes offer our students a path to...
Having a new teacher in class can be an awesome experience for any student, and especially a performing arts student! Because the arts are passed down from generation to generation and learned from person to person, every teacher’s perspective and delivery offers...
Etiquette for our little performers is a bit different than for those with more experience! Younger children are just beginning to understand how to control their bodies and emotions. Their arts class may be one of their first experiences in a classroom. With this in...
Effective Monday, March 16th, the studio will be on break until Sunday, March 29th to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The best way to see progress is to track the work being done. We teach goal setting to help our dancers see that hard work pays off.
How do I care for my child’s costume? https://youtu.be/GqT0c7yo4Uc There’s nothing else quite like a dance costume—it carries the excitement of performances yet to come, and of course, there are all those sparkles! For many children, wearing a costume brings out the...
Why is the APA lobby so busy during my child’s class? https://youtu.be/1QpmlYmUQns You may have noticed that APA’s lobby can get super-busy at times. It happens often during weekday evenings and Saturday mornings when our most popular classes take place. We realize...
Understanding Class Placements https://youtu.be/ZOdwvvaDjSQ Every year, APA sends out class placement recommendations in March for pre-registration of the next dance season. To help you better understand your child’s class placement, we want to help you make sense of...
How to get the most out of Parent/Teacher Interviews https://youtu.be/eGvH-Lfwe7M Parent/teacher interviews are being scheduled and will take place soon, we encourage you to sign up for a time slot. We look forward to this point in the year when we have the...
How does letting go help my child? https://youtu.be/LUzkMd0GA1U At APA, one of the most frequently asked questions from parents of our young dancers is, “I’ve heard that I cannot stay in the classroom with my child—is that true?” The answer is yes, it’s true, and for...
Why are there no trophies displayed at APA? https://youtu.be/Vo8HeybYSeQ You may have noticed that APA’s lobby looks a bit different from other dance studios, since we do not have any competition trophies on display. It’s not that we don’t win trophies, or that we...
Getting corrections in class—what do they mean, and how do I apply them? https://youtu.be/MBHu5rsBapQ You have felt it before: your teacher’s eyes are on you during the combination, and you know she’s going to comment on something you can do better. Part of you can’t...
What is a “body positive” culture? https://youtu.be/I4Ytl228ssM At APA, we are committed to promoting a “body positive” culture—but what does that mean exactly, and why is it so important? It means that we believe dance is for every BODY, no matter their size or...
Dance bag hacks! Which one will you try? https://youtu.be/8Y8IsIQ94_s Dancers, do you ever look into your dance bag and think it needs some help? Your shoes are all jumbled together, there’s a layer of hair elastics and bobby pins at the bottom, and random...
Why Dance? https://youtu.be/Z2Ecg2zRxtg It’s really a loaded question, but an awesome one. Dance is a great activity to help your child be able to work as a team, make friends and at the same time they learn how to understand structure. I think that the biggest tool...
Why is age-appropriate movement important? https://youtu.be/FCpSgDc6vFY Why is it so important that APA offers age-appropriate movement for its students? Because your child’s safety depends on it! Safe movements for young dancers are dependent on their ages and rate...
How do APA staff members choose recital costumes? https://youtu.be/pQ-VP1ieJ6U Recital costumes …. they conjure up fanciful images of bright-colored tutus, sparkly fabric, bold accessories, and of course, LOTS of sequins! Have you ever wondered how we decide which...
What Is YPAD? https://youtu.be/cvPcUN_lg8I By now you’ve probably heard that APA is the first Canadian dance studio to become certified by YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates in Dance). It is a distinction we are incredibly proud of! But as a parent you might be...
What is More Than Just Great Dancing? https://youtu.be/Fo5ckVRmHMQ The More Than Just Great Dancing logo can be found just about everywhere at APA! Did you know that MTJGD is an exclusive, licensed affiliation of dance studios? APA was accepted as a member in July...
Why are there no trophies displayed at APA? https://youtu.be/Vo8HeybYSeQ You may have noticed that APA’s lobby looks a bit different from other dance studios, since we do not have any competition trophies on display. It’s not that we don’t win trophies, or that we...