November Monthly Minute 2023

Nurturing Growth and Mastery at Pegasus Dance Studios
This month, our focus at Pegasus Dance Studios is on guiding our children along the path of Growth and Mastery. We understand that the journey to raising competent and confident children involves encouraging them to take risks and providing them with a safe and supportive environment to navigate through any failures.

You may be wondering why we embrace the concept of learning through failure. Let me explain:

Growth is a Process:
Without allowing our children to experience and learn from failure, they cannot truly grow. In our classes, we've intentionally designed a two-year pathway. The first year is dedicated to being 'learners,' and in the second year, they become 'leaders.' Our philosophy is simple: we want to create a studio environment where everyone is growing, taking risks, and supporting each other. This philosophy aligns with having a growth mindset, which means understanding that the journey is ongoing. It involves constantly pushing oneself, setting new goals, and continuously gaining competence and confidence along the way.
At Pegasus Dance Studios, we prioritize each child's unique journey by cultivating an environment that nurtures, supports, and empowers children and youth to become confident, happy, and healthy individuals with a bright future.
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The world of the Arts is the perfect place for children to figure it all out. Just like their first steps, it's about falling, getting up, and trying again. This journey involves learning to balance on two feet, progressing to one leg, mastering a single turn (pirouette), and eventually achieving double and triple pirouettes. The true growth and mastery occur when we keep pushing ourselves after each fall. This progression teaches us that the secret to our children's success is embracing failure. While it may be challenging to guide our children through these experiences, it is the most critical aspect of building confidence and resilience.
Remember, Pegasus Dance Studios' faculty and staff are here as your parenting partners, providing encouragement, guidance, and the opportunity for your children to set goals, take risks, and try again.

​Ways You Can Support Your Child:

• Understand our studio's philosophy, which centers on each child's unique journey.
• Set realistic expectations; each child progresses at their own pace. Encourage them to enjoy the journey and focus on their individual self-improvement.
• Support and encourage your child as they explore new and challenging experiences.
• Maintain open communication with the studio and teachers to understand your child's progress, and offer support during both their failures and successes.
• Avoid comparing your child's progress to others, as each child has a distinctive journey.
• Foster a positive and safe space for your child to share their experiences, both positive and negative.
• Encourage your child to be their own advocate, equipping them with the language to address and solve their own problems.
• Teach them to remove emotions and focus on facts, taking 100% responsibility for their actions and results.

We thank you for entrusting us with your child's development. Together, let's create a nurturing and supportive environment where your children can embrace growth, master their abilities, and build a brighter future.

​With a grateful heart,
Jane
Artistic Director