We asked Miss Lauren to share some advice she had for teens in home school. Check out her fantastic tips below, and if you have some to share, why not contact us and contribute to our next article? High school can be hard, even when things go to plan! Are you struggling finding yourself suddenly learning at home? Finding it hard to manage your time for schooling and dance lessons? […]

With so many parents suddenly finding themselves taking on the role of both teacher and parent this week, we’ve put together some of our top homeschool tips to help with learning from home. Check out some wonderful pieces of advice from teachers, former students and parents! Well, 2020 is certainly turning out to be a year of surprise and change! To help WAPS parents stay ahead of the curve, we […]

Learning from home is fun, familiar, and a great way to stay active and creative when you can’t attend classes in person! To help you learn from home even better, our teachers have put together their top recommendations for DIY dance & music resource alternatives. 1. Ballet Barres Ballet Barres provide vital support for students performing certain ballet skills. They allow students to maintain their balance while focusing on technique (they’re […]

  With WAPS Virtual Classes in full swing, we’re pleased to provide extra tips and resources to help ensure your learning experience is as smooth as possible. Today’s tips are about how to set up your virtual classroom so you can view (and hear) it on your TV! Check out our tutorial video below and subscribe to our channel for more videos: You can watch videos on our YouTube channel […]

  Looking to improve your home practice space, or get started learning via a virtual classroom? Check out some of our tips and suggestions for setting up a home learning space that’s fun, functional and encourages learning. 1. Know your Online Resources If you are learning a particular curriculum from home, for example the WAPS Virtual Class system, ensure you have access to your required apps, have a login ready […]

We sat down with a WAPS team member to discover some of the strategies they used when helping their child practise at home – and how that changed over the years. See if you can read through to the end and guess which of our current WAPS teachers is the child in the article! It became apparent quite early on that our child enjoyed listening to and then playing music. […]

Are you wanting to get more out of your dance classes? The teacher is always there to help you but here are five strategies you can focus on yourself in class, to improve in a positive way. 1. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes Ever feel like you failed an exercise in class because you forgot a step or stumbled on the timing? Whatever it may have been, it probably […]

So you have always wanted to make up a dance – you can see it in your head, on stage, the costumes, the music but completely stuck when it comes to making up the movements? Everyone has experienced choreography block including myself! Here are five tips to help you choreograph and create something totally new and unique. 1) INTENTION/RELATIONSHIP The first step to choreographing a dance is deciding your audience […]

Tablets and mobile devices are such a great tool to help dancers and performers. Find out how to use your iPad for good (not procrastination) with our series where we delve into our favourite apps, tips, and tricks to help you get the most out of your device. Today we’re talking about one of our favourite free apps, Notebook. This app was named one of 2016’s Best Apps and is […]

We are excited for our first Souvenir Concert Shirts to arrive in-studio! If you’re looking to customise your shirt’s fit, consider the three ideas below which require absolutely no sewing… Just remember: – This can be your uniform next year, so try not to make alterations that make it uncomfortable or unsafe to dance or move in. – Do not customise your shirt so that your cleavage or midriff are […]