Jessica Barlow realized her childhood dream when she opened Perfect Pointe Performing Arts Studio in Sparta, NJ, back in 2005. Seventeen years later, thanks to Jessica’s passion and determination, as well as her supportive family and staff, Perfect Pointe is going stronger than ever. Jessica took a break from her hectic schedule as a business owner and mom to share the secret of her success for our latest Studio Spotlight feature story.

Channeling the tenacity and passion that made her a successful professional dancer and competitive judge for more than 25 years, Wanda Weir adeptly balances her roles as a coach, entrepreneur and showbiz mom while staying true to herself.

A fierce work ethic and never-say-die mindset has propelled 14-year-old Olivia Napolitano past a series of setbacks, from torn tendons to shattered bones, and her journey has made her an admirable example for other young dancers. Olivia, a long-time catalog model and brand ambassador for Costume Gallery, believes that being an “influencer” is about handling real-life challenges with a positive attitude.

After two “bizarre” years struggling through COVID, Amber Hemmer and her students at AHA! Dance in Cedar Grove, NJ, are celebrating a return to normal, as they prepare for a mask-free spring recital in their usual venue — and with new costumes.

In our latest blog post, the Costume Gallery design team shares tips for styling 2-in-1 costumes to get maximum value and visual appeal out of our most versatile looks.

To realize her unique vision for a spectacular holiday show on a tight budget, Dana Stone of Stepping Stone Dance Studio in Bristol, PA, turned to Costume Gallery for help mixing and matching costume styles. The results brought down the house. Dana’s inspiring story shows how a little bit of creativity and collaboration can pay off in a big way!

This Halloween, our Dazzlers transformed their basic dancewear into spooky Halloween styles to show you how to DIY your own costume.

Our new season is starting soon, and we can’t wait for all the exciting things we have planned. But before we say goodbye to the 2021 season, we wanted to give you another chance to get to know our Dazzlers. So we asked them about their journey as a Dazzler this year; here’s how they responded.

Olivia Napolitano wasn’t always comfortable in the spotlight; in fact, she says she hated dance when she first started! More than a decade after her introductory dance class, Olivia has grown into a skilled performer, dance model and brand ambassador who shines in the studio, on stage and on social media. Read our latest Dazzler profile to follow Olivia’s full story.

Hooked on dance since her first Mommy & Me class at the age of 2, Chloe Hally of Aston, PA, has since grown into an accomplished performer and strong leader in her community — both in the studio and online. She attributes her success to an adventurous spirit and a willingness to listen and take advice from the many mentors in her life. Learn more about Chloe in our latest Dazzler profile!