Advice for dance families in Edison and Middlesex County
Practical guidance from Founder and Director Sherri McLaughlin-Ryan and the ADS team on raising confident, kind, capable kids through dance.
Five Hours a Day on Screens: How Edison Families Are Helping Preteens Swap the Scroll
A new Common Sense report on preteen screen time has Edison parents worried. Here's how dance, real friendships, and our Guiding Stars Society give kids something better to do than scroll.
October 28, 2026 · Read the article → (opens in a new tab) Pageantry · ConfidencePageant Prep That Truly Matters: What Judges Notice First
Posture and body awareness are the first things judges notice when a child walks on stage. Here's why dance training builds that confidence from the ground up.
January 26, 2026 · Read the article → (opens in a new tab) Preschool · Getting startedHow Do I Know If My Preschooler Is Ready for Dance Class?
For parents in Edison and nearby towns wondering whether their toddler is ready for a first dance class, here are the signs to look for.
January 26, 2026 · Read the article → (opens in a new tab) Leadership · Guiding StarsFrom Dancer to Leader: How the Guiding Stars Program Shapes Tomorrow's Teachers
How advanced training, performance experience, and leadership development turn our students into the next generation of ADS teachers.
December 10, 2025 · Read the article → (opens in a new tab) Early childhood · DevelopmentThe Importance of Early Dance Education
After 30 years of teaching, here's what early dance does for children ages 2 to 10: physical development, coordination, and emotional well-being.
April 14, 2025 · Read the article → (opens in a new tab)