Stories & Tips
Dance shoes, costumes, fittings, performances, studio life, and the little moments that make the dance community fun.
We love the tiny ballet-shoe twirls, the spontaneous tap combinations, the costume problem-solving, and the conversations that start with “You will never guess what our studio is doing this year.” This is where we share useful advice, seasonal reminders, product know-how, and stories from around Act One and the Chatham-Kent dance community.
Latest Stories & Tips
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Costume Season Has Entered the Chat
Halloween, recitals, school shows, competitions—October is when costume season starts getting wonderfully chaotic. Here are the little things worth checking before show day.
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The Tiny Ballet Shoe Moment
There is something ridiculously joyful about a dancer slipping into a brand-new pair of tiny ballet shoes. Here’s why fit matters—and why we never get tired of that moment.
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Act One Moves Into a New Chapter as Greg Bondy Retires
After years of serving Chatham-Kent’s dance and performance community, Greg Bondy is retiring as Act One continues under Greg Simpson and Brianna Cernanec.
From Instagram
Bri often shares the quick, happy, behind-the-scenes pieces of Act One life on Instagram: new arrivals, fittings, studio chatter, costumes, performances, and whatever is making us smile that day.
We are setting up a live Instagram feed here. In the meantime, you can follow @ActOneChatham directly on Instagram.