2026 January Highlights from The Dancing House

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Thank you for taking a moment to read the latest! This Month's Topics Include:
  • What a Week!
  • Guest Artists to Empower our Dancers
  • A New Resident at Hummingbird Estates
  • TDHPC and Our Competition Dancers Take the Leap
  • FMSC 
  • Happy Birthdays
  • Dance on Demand Celebrates 10 years!
  • Spring Camp Announced
  • Summer Show Opportunity

We slid into January at full speed!

We slid into January at full speed here at The Dancing House—complete with an ice storm that had us skating in the driveway before we ever made it to class. And yet, our community showed up anyway. With energy. With smiles. With a whole lot of joy. That’s the magic of TDH.

As we continue settling into our new location, winter weather has brought a few learning curves, and we’re so grateful for your patience as we navigate this season for the first time. We’ve added more space between classes to support smoother transitions (so far, so good!), and we’re staying on top of de-icing with salt, sand, and extra care—thank you for moving cautiously as you come and go.

One more friendly reminder: lost & found is already growing (it’s only week one!), so please take a peek each visit—those cozy jackets add up fast.

And finally, if you have a friend who’s been curious about dance, now is the perfect time. Our year-round program is currently closed to enrollment, but our six-week sessions are open and designed to be an easy, welcoming place to start. Sometimes the highlight of your week begins with just six weeks. 💛

With so much appreciation,
💛 The Dancing House


TDHPC and Competition Dancers Experience a Guest Teacher

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As members of The Dancing House Performance Company and our competition program, our dancers receive more than just weekly technique classes—they gain access to expanded training, guest artists, and educational experiences that support long-term growth. We believe well-rounded dancers are built through exposure, curiosity, and learning from a variety of teachers within the dance world.

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mead Sames, a dance education student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, who reached out with a desire to share her knowledge with our dancers. Mead led a mat Pilates class focused on strength, alignment, and body awareness—and she was phenomenal. Her encouraging, empowering approach helped our dancers better understand how to care for their bodies while building the strength needed to support their technique. Opportunities like this are an important part of how we train strong, healthy, and informed dancers.


If your dancer is interested in taking their training to the next level, now is a great time to learn more about our Performance Company and Competition Program. These programs are designed for dancers who are ready for deeper education, mentorship, and growth—both in and out of the studio. Read the blog to learn more about our approach to dance education and what makes our programs unique.


The Hummingbird Estates Welcomes a NEW Business!

We’re so excited to officially welcome a new resident to Hummingbird Estates—right here within The Dancing House wing. ✨
Please join us in welcoming Vine and Fig Scalp & Skin Spa, owned by the wonderful Michelle Larson. Vine and Fig is a boutique facial and scalp spa offering deeply restorative, results-driven services designed to help you slow down, breathe, and truly care for yourself—inside and out.

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Michelle’s approach is rooted in intention, education, and relaxation, specializing in customized facials and luxurious scalp treatments that nourish the skin, calm the nervous system, and support overall wellness. Her studio is located upstairs at The Dancing House and operates by appointment only, making it a peaceful retreat for our parents, teens, and especially our hardworking TDH staff.

We love surrounding our community with businesses that align with our values of care, excellence, and well-being—and Vine and Fig is a perfect fit. Michelle will also be offering special perks just for our TDH community, and we cannot wait for you to experience her incredible work.
To learn more or book an appointment, visit her website and show her some love—we’re so grateful to share this space with her.

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TDHPC and Competition Dancers kick off their Season at INnovate!

Our company dancers will be attending the Innovate Dance Event this month! This exciting event is all about inspiring our dancers and taking them to the next level. They’ll have the opportunity to perform, learn from educators, and connect with other dancers. It’s an event designed to challenge and inspire, and we can’t wait to see the incredible growth that will come out of it!


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Feed My Starving Children a Favorite of TDH

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Feed My Starving Children | Friday, February 6 | 5:00–6:30 PM | Eagan Location

At The Dancing House, giving back isn’t something we do once in a while—it’s woven into who we are. We believe deeply in teaching gratitude, empathy, and service, and one of our most meaningful traditions is volunteering together at Feed My Starving Children.

This experience is powerful for dancers and families alike. Side by side, we pack life-saving meals for children and families around the world, turning our time and energy into something that truly matters. It’s hands-on, eye-opening, and incredibly heart-filling. For our students, it’s a beautiful reminder that the discipline and teamwork they practice in the studio can be used to make a real impact far beyond it.

We invite everyone to join us—students, siblings, parents, grandparents, and friends. The more hands we have, the more meals we pack, and the bigger the impact we make together. No dance experience required—just a willing heart and a desire to serve.  However, only kiddos 5 and older can be in the packing room. 

And of course, don’t forget to wear your TDH merch so we can show up as the strong, kind, and connected community we are. Moments like these are why we say dance is more than movement—it’s a way to build compassionate, life-ready humans.

We hope you’ll join us for this special evening of service, connection, and giving back. 💛


Happy Birthday to our January Stars!

We’ve got so much to celebrate this month at The Dancing House!
Join us in sending the biggest birthday love to our January Stars!

How lucky are we to have these amazing humans as part of our TDH family?!
Make sure to grab your birthday postcard for a free scoop of ice cream from our partner Lotus Creamery 🍦 We love celebrating YOU and supporting local businesses too!

 

January Bday 


Dance on Demand Turns 10 years old!

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Have you heard of Dance on Demand?
Chances are… you have. And we still can’t believe this either—we’re celebrating 10 YEARS of Dance on Demand! 🎉

What started back in 2016 as a simple Facebook group has grown into a full online platform that supports our students, our staff, and dancers all over the world. Dance on Demand was created to meet people exactly where they are—because life is busy, schedules don’t always line up, and sometimes walking into a studio just doesn’t feel right. And that’s okay. We get it.

Whether you’re an adult who misses dancing, someone looking for extra practice, or a dancer who wants access to quality training from home, Dance on Demand is here for you. Learn in your living room, on your schedule, at your pace—without scrolling endlessly through YouTube hoping to find the “right” class.

Membership starts at $57 for your first month, which includes a FREE 30-minute private lesson (in person with Miss Melissa or online via Zoom). After that, it’s just $27/month. Your membership gives you unlimited access to ballet, tap, hip hop, yoga, and more—all in one place.

Dance doesn’t have to disappear from your life. Sometimes it just needs a new doorway.

👉 Learn more and join us at thedancinghouse.com/danceondemand
And take a peek at one of the newest videos we just added to the platform this week!

 

Because dance should always be the highlight of your week—even from home. 💛  


Spring Camp Announced!

 March 19 Camp

We’re excited to pilot a brand-new camp experience designed to support dancers ages 6–10 in a more intentional, full-body way. This small-group camp blends outdoor movement, strength and flexibility training, dance, reflection, and connection—all in a way that feels fun, age-appropriate, and very “TDH.”

The day begins with outdoor movement (a hike or sledding, weather permitting), followed by stretching, strength, tumbling, and healthy movement habits that support strong dancers for life. We’ll provide lunch, which the dancers will assemble themselves, and guide them through a short journaling activity focused on confidence, goals, and finishing the season feeling proud. We’ll end the day with dance—progressions, movement, and joy.

This is a limited pilot camp, intentionally capped to keep the experience meaningful.
Ages 6–10 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | $99 (lunch included)

If you’re looking for something a little different—something that nurtures body, confidence, and connection—this is it.
Spots are limited, and we expect this to fill quickly.  CLICK HERE to save your spot!


A Performance Opportunity for Dancers!

The Phipps is putting on a show! These are not only a great way to get a performance opportunity - but they are exceptionally fun, but they are a great way to connect with other dancers in our community, and learn from other choreographers.  Auditions will be Saturday, April 18th. Go to The Phipps website to save your audition slot. 

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Ballet Barres for Sale

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Since we decided to mount our ballet barres to the wall - we have two free standing ballet barres to sell.  Light and adjustable and perfect for the dancer who wants to practice in their home.  Make an offer! Please message hello@thedancinghouse if you're interested.  


Business Owners - Want more eyes on your business?    

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🎁 SILVER Single Recital Sponsor – $125
✔️ Hyperlinked logo on main pages of website
✔️ 1 social media shoutouts throughout the year
✔️ 2 tickets to both December OR May recitals
✔️ Listed under our Referral Partners

🎁 OPEN Sponsor – $75
✔️ Hyperlinked logo on main pages of website
✔️ Listed under our Referral Partners

CLICK HERE to grab your spot!



Thank you to Our Platinum Sponsor of The Dancing House

Mielrosse Photography

✨ We’re so excited to welcome Mielrossi Photography as one of our Platinum Sponsors! ✨

Izzi, the heart behind Mielrosse Photography, is a former dancer herself—so she knows exactly how to capture the energy, emotion, and beauty of movement. Her work is featured right here in our TDH lobby and highlighted in this month’s blog post, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to showcase her talent.

If you’re looking for family photos this holiday season, or want to celebrate your senior with portraits that truly shine, we highly recommend working with Izzy. Her love for dancers and families comes through in every photo.

Thank you, Mielrosse Photography, for being such a valued part of our TDH community!


Want to get your business in front of more eyes? Check out what we can offer you!



Did you know Miss Melissa isn’t just the owner of The Dancing House—she’s also a consultant for studio owners and dance educators.

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I am so glad that we found The Dancing House! The flexibility of the 6 week sessions has been a great fit for our family. My daughter loves Miss Melissa and I love how she teaches! The recital program is put on very well and the kids have a great time. We also enjoy signing up for the mini camps that are offered throughout the year.

~K. Jiskra

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