A Note from Marye and Jason: Thank You to our Dance Parents
November 1, 2025
At Smartt Steps, we talk a lot about the power of dance to shape confidence, discipline, and joy in our students. But in this season of gratitude, we want to pause and say thank you to the people who make it all possible: our dance parents.
From the very beginning, Smartt Steps has been more than a dance studio. Parents are at the heart of what makes our community so unique. New families often notice it right away in the lobby. Whether you are a first-time dance parent or have been with us for years, there is a feeling of support and connection that is hard to find anywhere else.
We know the sacrifices parents make to give their children the gift of dance. As parents ourselves, we understand the time, energy, and financial commitment it takes. Many of you sit for hours in the lobby with multiple kids, balancing homework, school events, and family responsibilities. Yet what happens in those hours is extraordinary. We don’t see gossip or competition. Instead, we see conversations about real life—kids at school, aging parents, work challenges, and celebrations. Those relationships are valuable. They create a community that uplifts not only our dancers, but entire families.
It’s not unusual to see grandparents in the lobby, too, watching the monitors and celebrating each new step. That multigenerational support shows our students that their dancing matters, and that their family is proud to be part of their journey.
We believe one of the strongest reasons students stay and thrive at Smartt Steps is because their parents feel connected—to teachers, to other families, and to a larger community. Dance here is not just drop-off and pick-up. It’s an experience that includes the whole family.
As we enter November, we are deeply thankful for our Smartt Steps parents. You are our partners in nurturing strong, confident, and joyful dancers. Thank you for trusting us with your children and for building this community with us.
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