Every day we walk into the the studio and go about our day teaching classes, taking classes, testing new choreography, and greeting students and families. The day-to-day brings us joy and comfort with a lasting smile on our faces. From time to time, we take a step back…

During the month of November, Spotlight Vermont has focused on giving back and giving thanks. Our food drive started on the 1st and runs through November 30th benefitting the South Burlington Food Shelf that opened just a month ago. Two bins have been set up and we are so inspired from the donations that have come in thus far. With just a few days left, we are hoping for just a little more.

The other addition to our November goals was a newly constructed “Gratitude Board”. Everyone who visits the studio is invited to write on a sticky note and post it on the black posters to offer up thanks for anything positive in our lives. From dance families, to new water fountains (Yes! We have a new water fountain!), we are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives!

So next time you are in the studio, take a moment, offer up a note of gratitude and don’t forget to give your hard working dance teacher a hug!

THANK YOU SPOTLIGHT FAMILIES!

We live in a world with an abundance of choices; convenience at our fingertips. And like the world we live in, all these choices can be overwhelming. So often, our choices are determined by these two common denominators: convenience and cost. We at Spotlight would like you to dig deeper.

Spotlight is an all inclusive, socially conscious, joyful studio that is based on fair business practices. Teachers are paid well, have artistic freedom, and given credit for their work. We believe dance is for everyone; our student body is diverse. Any dancer age three ( potty trained ) and up is welcome here. There is no right or wrong body type, no belief that all brains think and learn alike; toddlers through the golden years thrive here. Dancers with physical challenges can receive private instruction and still have their moment in the recital.

Our teachers don’t have a set idea of what dance is, we study our students and then tailor the class to the individuals in that class. Teachers forge relationships with both students and parents. We want to know who is celebrating a victory, or going through a tough time; and teach accordingly. Spotlight teachers know that dance can ease a tough time and will illuminate the wonderful ones.

Students at spotlight enjoy small teacher to student ratios; larger classes have student assistants ready for one on one help. Dancers at Spotlight are celebrated individuals. We love to hear about our dancers lives, because really, dance is life in its most beautiful form, and that is what Spotlight will give you.

Written By: Liz Moore