Lori Cain spent more than 20 years as a professional dancer and dance teacher before she opened Lori’s Dancewear in 2009. And even though she’s no longer teaching, she is still dedicated to inspiring young girls about dance.
Read MoreWhen Maria Thorpe was researching which brand of pointe shoes she should carry in her new dancewear store, Neverland Emporium in Kaysville, UT, she didn’t have tough decision.
Read MoreLast Christmas, Linda Johnson was driving with her husband and daughter, Sara, home to Lubbock, TX, when Sara started talking about what she wanted to do for a career. Sara, 20, said she wanted to own a dancewear retail store.
Read MoreLike all of the employees at Centerstage Dancewear in Fayetteville, GA, store manager Laura Jenkins is a lifelong dancer.
Read MoreLeslie Young, school and volunteer coordinator at Ballet Hawaii, was excited to sell the Growing Through Arts® storybooks to raise money for her school.
Read MoreFor more than 30 years, Movin’ Easy has been at the hub of Austin’s dance community. Now, owner Tim Hurst is also selling books and toys from Growing Through Arts®.
Read MoreWhen Francis Harper, owner of N’Tended for Kids, a combination children’s clothing store and dancewear store in Danville, VA, got her first samples of the storybooks and toys from Growing Through Arts®, she knew she liked them right away.
Read MoreChicago-based entrepreneur Aleksandra Efimova is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Russian Pointe®, the company she founded in 1998 to distribute finely crafted Russian ballet shoes, apparel and accessories to the North American market.
Read MoreWhen Marla Kaine, a former professional dancer, was looking for a new career as she got older, she opened Swan Dancewear in Narberth, PA.
Read MoreI am pleased to announce that I Imagine Studio was recently recognized for their outstanding work in re-designing the Aleksandra Enterprises logo and developing a comprehensive integrated marketing plan for our company.
Read MoreSierra Krohn, owner of Kim-Lee Dance and Gym Wear in Fort Worth, TX, is now carrying the Growing Through Arts® Ballet Series books at her store.
Read MorePenny Anderson, owner of Dancer’s Dream, in Geneva, IL, is a big fan of the Growing Through Arts® Stage Scene Play Sets and books.
Read MoreI recently attended the Atlantic Dance Retail Shows in Chicago and Baltimore, and I loved having the chance to meet so many loyal Russian Pointe® retailers in person.
Read MoreThe Russian Cultural Center in Washington, D.C., held a seminar on Feb. 27 for Russian language teachers who work in either public or private schools to help improve Russian language education in the United States.
Read MoreAs a former kindergarten teacher, Leslie Boley loves finding a good children’s book. So when she first saw the Ballet Series of books from Growing Through Arts®, she knew she had to carry them in her store.
Read MoreRecently I attended the Southwest Dance Retail Show ― which took place Jan. 20-21 at the Grapevine Convention Center, about 30 minutes outside of Dallas ― where I had the chance to meet with many of the dancewear retailers who carry both Russian Pointe® shoes and Growing Through Arts® books and toys.
Read MoreFor Joanne Rinaldo, owner of the Cazenovia Ballet in Cazenovia, NY, the Growing Through Arts® storybooks and Practice & Play books are the perfect complement to her business.
Read MoreGrowing Through Arts® is making a grand debut at a new retail spot — The Metropolitan Opera Shop in New York City. Located in the lobby of the most well-known opera house in the country, the Met Opera Shop sells a wide range of CDs, DVDs, books, clothes, jewelry and more.
Read MoreIt’s just a few days before Marijon Clarke is set to open Divine Dance Boutique in North Myrtle Beach, SC, and everything is still a-flutter at the store.
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