A Letter to AMA: We Believe in Love, Dreams, Hope, Survival & Miracles
Below is an excerpt from a letter we received from Dr. N. Karen Thames following our June Performance. Karen granted us permission to use her letter here, and we offer our most heartfelt thanks to her. Dear Ann Marie, My name is Karen Thames and my husband, Craig, and I are the proud parents of Madison and Courtney Thames. This [...]
Recital Etiquette 101
Our annual dance recitals are an amazing experience, for both our students and their families. The entire AMA Staff and crew are focused on one thing during the shows: creating a memorable experience for every AMA Star while maintaining safety and quality. Show etiquette and policies have been developed so that every single performer and their family and friends have [...]
AMA’s Student of the Month for June
Meet AMA Student, Ryelan L.! Age 4 Fun Facts About Ryelan! ♦ Her Favorite Food: Pancakes ♦ Her Favorite Color: Orange ♦ Her Favorite TV Show: Sofia the First ♦ Her Favorite Disney Character: Rapunzel ♦ Her Favorite Activity: Swimming Quick Q&A ♦ This is Ryelan's first year at AMA! ♦ Lessons She Takes: Ballet/Tap/Tumbling with Miss Lauren! ♦ What [...]
May 2015 Teacher Feature – Mr. Dan!
Introducing our fabulous guitar and piano teacher, Mr. Dan Ruiz! In his fourth season with AMA, Mr. Dan teaches piano and guitar! […]
Dancing The Best With What You’ve Got!
(Today's post comes to us from AMA Instructor, Kaela Norwood.) As a young dancer, you may wish for things about your body to be different... but DON’T! While the idea of having “perfect” feet, legs, back, and many other things would make you a better dancer or make dance easier is common, that philosophy is wrong. Everyone is built so [...]
AMA’s Student of the Month for May
Meet AMA Student, Maddie Z.! Age 9 Fun Facts About Maddie! ♦ Her Favorite Food: Orange chicken and rice ♦ Her Favorite Color: Blue ♦ Her Favorite TV Show: Henry Danger ♦ Her Favorite Activity: Basketball Quick Q&A ♦ Lessons Maddie Takes at AMA: Maddie has been taking music lessons at AMA for four years! She started with piano for [...]