Living in a technological age means that first impressions no longer take place in person, but online. Today, many schools and employers use social media to research applicants. To help you build your online resume, here at MTD we have gathered some of our favorite Do’s and Don’ts of social media:

Y.P.A.D. stands for “Youth Protection Advocates in Dance”. This non-profit has a mission to build empowered dance communities through education and activism, while stopping the exploitation of children in performing arts.

As teenagers we can communicate with each other without caring so much about being polite to one another. But once you become an adult, you should know these basic manners. And it helps to start practicing now!

We are about a quarter into 2018, and with that comes a new, fun array of beautiful colors for your dance costumes. Gone are the days of only wearing your stereotypical solid black, pink, or brown leotards. Not only have the colors become more exciting and bold but the sequins and other costume details makes dancers look like stars. That being said, read on to learn what new dance colors there are this year for your dance team.

The end of high school is an exciting time! From graduation to dance recitals, it is not only a time to reflect on your accomplishments, but also it is time ...

We all know our parents are great but have you ever really thought about everything that our dance moms and dance dads do for us? It's insane! Go out of your way to thank them for all of the support they've given you during your dance career!

Dance teachers can be tough on us. Have you ever been frustrated and overwhelmed during a rehearsal? Trust me, you’re not alone! It’s hard to remember that our dance teachers LOVE us when they’re constantly giving us critiques and correcting how we dance.