Boca Dance Studio Gives Back to Lifenet4Families Boca Raton, September 9, 2023 – Boca Dance Studio is proud to have raised $12,000 through its 501(c)3 Leave A Legacy Foundation for Lifenet4Families, a local organization dedicated to fighting hunger and changing lives. Boca Dance Studio’s More Than Just Great Dancing!® mission includes supporting their community both inside and outside the classroom. Leave A Legacy Foundation is a unique initiative aimed at raising both funds and awareness for local charities, and offering young dancers a…
Boca Raton, FL – Boca Dance Studio proudly announces the official grand opening of its new expansion from five dance studios to seven in a new space inside the Shoppes at Village Pointe. The event was marked by a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the studio’s dedication to growth in the Boca Raton community. The celebration took place on Monday, August 7 at Boca Dance Studio’s new “E-side” space at 5970 SW 18th St. Esteemed members of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and…
40-Year Legacy of Local Dance Studio Boca Raton, FL (May 1, 2023) Boca Dance Studio opened its doors in 1983. Since then, it has provided high quality dance education for thousands of South Florida students, paving the way for future dance families, community leaders, and professional performers alike. Founded as a two-room studio in 1983 by Cindy Ivanoski, Boca Dance Studio has grown to serve over 800 families in five dance rooms under Jo Meacham and Melanie Gibbs, who took ownership in 2004.…
The recital is known for creating special memories—both for the dancer and for their family and friends. It is a sentimental moment in time for many parents, watching their child perform in front of an audience! For most of our dance families at Boca Dance Studio, it marks the closure of one year’s journey in dance and “sets the stage” for the next. After the recital, costumes become special souvenirs, programs become keepsakes, photos become scrapbook centerpieces, and videos often become your household’s…
Why Children Need Grit, and How Dance Makes a Difference Gritty people have a growth mindset; they don’t give up. This paraphrased quote is from author Angela Duckworth, who popularized the word “grit” with her famous TED Talk about the power of passion and perseverance. She wasn’t talking specifically about dancers, but she could have been! Children need to develop resilience in order to learn from their experiences and grow into their full potential. This is why we value determination and tenacity so…