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Brant Lake Sports Academy October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What are you doing to spread the word? WHAT IS IT? National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major charities every October to increase awareness and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign also… Read more »
Category: Specialty Camps & Summer Programs
Inspiration is All Around Us
Brant Lake Dance Camp Inspiration is All Around Us March is the biggest season for Dance in New York City. It’s exciting and inspiring. So, in spite of the “March in like a Lion and out like a lamb” weather, I love to go. Whether it’s the Paul Taylor Dance Company, AIley II, NYC… Read more »
Reminders for a Healthy Heart
Brant Lake Sports Academy Reminders for a Healthy Heart Did you know that February is Heart Health Month? Here are a few recommendations from The American Heart Association to keep your heart healthy: At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 5 days each week for a total of 150 minutes. OR At… Read more »
Dance Your Way into the School Year…It’s Good for You!
Brant Lake Dance Camp As the fall foliage begins to appear and the temperature becomes increasingly brisk, we reflect on what an incredible summer we had in 2017 at Brant Lake Dance Camp. We laughed, told stories, made memories, and most importantly, danced. While most of our campers find dancing enjoyable, there are more advantages… Read more »
‘Tis the season!
Brant Lake Dance Camp ‘Tis the season! Sugar Plum Fairies dancing in your head, living room or studio? Whether the performance you’re excited about this Holiday season is one you are dancing in, or one you have tickets to; it’s hard to forget the Soldier Variation Master Class from last summer in our beautiful Studio with… Read more »
Brant Lake Sports Academy
Halloween is over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress up! After a day on the field and down at the lake, the girls at BLSA like to unwind with some fun and creative evening activities. This is probably my favorite time of day because many campers come out of their shell and the group… Read more »
From “I’m never leaving home” to “I’m never leaving camp” – Brant Lake Dance Camp
In the summer of 2012, my daughter Reilly was 11 years old. She had always been an adventurous sort, but when the subject of sleep away camp came up, she wasn’t having any of it. She couldn’t imagine leaving her home and her friends for over a month, and the thought of trying to fall… Read more »
Why I Play
I cannot feel a single part of my body for I have been standing outside in negative five-degree weather for the past two hours. I have on thermals, wind pants, Under Armour, a sweatshirt a hat and a pair of gloves. Oh, and let’s not forget my kilt and practice jersey. It has been snowing… Read more »
Mentally Preparing for Brant Lake Sports Academy
Spring has finally sprung here in the Northeast; birds are chirping, the grass is greener and families are starting to get ready for camp. So, what exactly does that mean? Of course, you need the proper gear, but once you’ve put name tags on all of your clothing, flashlights, goggles, toiletries, etc., you should be… Read more »
Brant Lake Dance Camp
As young girls, Rachel Kerchman (better known as “Kerch” at camp) and I trained together at the Ballet Arts Studio in Beacon, New York. Our summers were spent apart; hers enjoying the life as a Brant Lake camper, and mine vigorously training at either the School of American Ballet in New York City, Miami City… Read more »