Honoring the Work That Happens When No One Is Watching
There’s a quiet moment before every National Dance Honor Society induction where I look around and think, people have no idea how much heart lives inside this room. Some still see dance as just an after-school activity—as if what we do falls somewhere between a hobby and a pastime. Shucks, I still often get asked […]
Lessons From Behind the Curtain
We just wrapped up our Nutcracker & Santa Spectacular Weekend, and my heart is still overflowing. Every performance, people mention the beautiful dancing, the timing, the costumes, the sparkle — and trust me, those things are absolutely incredible AND we love hearing all those kind compliments!!!! But the real magic? It’s the part the audience […]
The Gift Of Community
Every once in a while, you witness a moment that reminds you: good people still exist. Trunk or Treat weekend was full of them. Our annual Trunk or Treat wasn’t just an event — it was a living, breathing reminder of what community looks like when people show up for each other. We do it […]
When We Get a Choice…We LEVEL UP
I wish I could bottle moments—the ones that remind you that what you’re doing matters. The ones that prove everything you’ve been teaching, repeating, coaching, nudging, correcting, and championing is taking root in the hearts of your students. This weekend was absolutely one of those moments for me. Our UpLevel Group was invited to perform […]
Our Promise
As our family grows, my heart always goes back to one goal—making our big, busy community feel small, warm, and personal. I like to know every family, every face, every dancer, every name and if you have a baby, you better believe I will be holding it while you wait for your older dancer!!! In […]
Level Up isn’t just our name — it’s what we do and who we are.
Earlier this week I watched a mom come through our doors, juggling a backpack, a water bottle, laptop, and her phone — all while shepherding her little dancer in the door. She was immediately greeted by a POW Ambassador who helped her little ballerina get ready for class, snap a few first day photos of […]
A New Season, A Fresh Stage
As a mom, I’m feeling this season of change right alongside so many of you. My daughter Baylee is stepping into high school — a brand new district, a new routine, and a new world to navigate. Just like you, I’m figuring out the best path so she doesn’t miss a single opportunity to grow, […]
Redefining a Successful Experience
As parents, we sign our kids up for activities hoping they’ll love them, that they’ll find their passion, their people, their place. But what happens when they don’t? What if they enjoy something at first, but the excitement fades when effort is required? What if they try an activity, grow from it, and then decide […]
Grace & Grit: The Balance We Teach in the Classroom and at Home
Parenting—and teaching—is the ultimate balancing act. We want to push our kids toward progress and excellence while also recognizing the season of life they’re in. But let’s be honest, sometimes we expect too much of ourselves, trying to make everything happen so our kids “never miss out.” I mean, please tell me I’m not the […]
A Home of Grace, Love, and Support
Parenting is the hardest job we will ever have. It’s filled with moments of joy, pride, and love—but also moments of doubt, frustration, and exhaustion. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or questioned if you were doing it “right,” you are not alone. At LPAC, we see you, we support you, and we want you to […]
