Ashley HebertMay 125 minPerforming On Stage - More Than Just Steps to MeMany of you probably don’t know who I am, but that’s okay. I’m Ashley Hebert, the Marketing Coordinator for CDMS - I do lots of behind...
Ashley HebertMay 41 minWhat Progress in Dance Looks LikeProgress isn't just about moving thru the curriculum and learning more and more steps. Because every dancer develops at their own pace,...
Ashley HebertApr 232 minBest Materials = Best EducationIf you’ve ever walked past our music studios at CDMS, you’ve probably noticed our many music books lining a bookshelf or stacked on a...
Ashley HebertFeb 102 minHow to Encourage Good Practice Habits at HomeEvery music parent has heard their child’s Instructor recommend practicing at home to see more progress. But practicing is a thankless...
Ashley HebertJan 142 minPracticing at Home: Dos and Don'tsMany of our students absolutely love practicing dance at home. You’ll find them twirling in the living room and tapping in the...
Ashley HebertDec 12, 20213 min5 Reasons to Gift an ExperienceWritten by our friends at Tonawanda Dance Arts During the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season, everyone is searching for the perfect...
Ashley HebertDec 9, 20212 minBenefits of Music Lessons at CDMSPrivate Music lessons can take several formats—at a school, in a dedicated music studio, in a teacher’s home, or at a church. While there...
Ashley HebertNov 12, 20211 minDance Revue ExtrasIt's only November, but our dance revue will be here before you know it! Our students will start working on their dances soon. They'll be...
Ashley HebertNov 1, 20212 minPrivate Lessons Are Best for Musical SuccessAt CDMS, we offer private music lessons as opposed to group lessons. Learning music is a little different than learning dance, and our...
Ashley HebertOct 14, 20212 minOur Forever HomeAt CDMS, we pride ourselves on providing an excellent dance and music experience to our students. We provide this experience through...
Ashley HebertSep 26, 20212 minMaking Customer Service a Priority at CDMSHere at CDMS, providing great customer service is one of our top priorities. An excellent dance or music experience for your child starts...
Ashley HebertAug 9, 20212 minHow Old Should My Child Be When I Start Her In Music Lessons?This is a question we get asked so often! Part of the answer is very simple, and part is more complex. The simple answer is, don’t start...
Ashley HebertAug 8, 20211 minThe Importance of Class SizeYou may have noticed that each of our dance classes usually have about 10 or so students in them. This may seem like a small class for...
Ashley HebertJul 19, 20212 minLet Them Be LittleWhy is it so important that Creative Dance and Music Studio offers age-appropriate movement for its students? Because your child’s...
Ashley HebertJun 3, 20212 minGetting Ready to Take the StageIt feels like just yesterday we were starting our 2020-2021 dance season. We all had so many questions: What would this year look like?...
Ashley HebertMay 17, 20202 minGetting Ready to go Back to Dance ClassThe past few months have been unexpected. We never would have imagined we would have to adapt our lives to a pandemic, yet here we are...
Ashley HebertMay 7, 20202 minRolling with the ChangesEveryone’s accustomed to changes with the arrival of spring--warmer temperatures, crawfish boils, and later sunsets are all things we...
AdminDec 9, 20192 minBehind the Scenes at the StudioHave you and your child ever wondered what goes on at Creative Dance and Music Studio when you’re not there? There’s a whole other side...
AdminNov 19, 20191 minThe Gifts of GratitudeThe dictionary defines gratitude as an expression of being grateful and showing deep appreciation for a benefit or kindness. What it...
AdminNov 7, 20192 minWhy is the Dress Code Important?It’s a common question to hear from dance parents and students alike: What purpose does the dress code actually serve? We’re glad you...