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SIMPLE VS. SPECTACLE: TRUSTING THE POWER OF THE CHOREOGRAPHY

When we choreograph multiple pieces for our students over the course of a season, it’s easy to feel creatively stretched. While music often leads the way, inspiration can come from anywhere—life experiences, art, people, and even everyday moments. Still, with …

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CREATIVE TOOLS TO REVITALIZE CHOREOGRAPHY

One of the most exciting parts of being a choreographer is the freedom to innovate and craft unique movement. Watching our dancers bring our vision to life is like witnessing a living work of art, and it can be one …

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Please Do: Perform in Class and Rehearsal

Let’s be honest. We all have students who, in class, execute movement with ability, are focused enough to demonstrate they are retaining information and seem to comprehend the lessons being taught. They move well, show promising physical agility, travel across …

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THE POWER OF POSITIVE ENERGY: SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH SUP…

It may seem like a simple concept—surrounding ourselves with those who encourage us, believe in our success, and want to see us thrive. But in reality, we often find ourselves in situations where the energy around us isn’t as uplifting …

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RECEIVING CORRECTIONS FROM TEACHERS WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

We can all agree, giving corrections and assessment to your students can be a delicate thing. Long gone are the days when dance teachers used to just call you out by your name and tell you bluntly what you were …

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HANDLING PUSHY PARENTS WITH GRACE AND AUTHORITY

Running a dance studio is more than just teaching choreography and perfecting technique—it’s also very much about managing relationships. And while most parents are supportive and understanding, every studio owner and dance teacher will eventually encounter the pushy parent.

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Dance Into a New Chapter 🩰 When It’s Time to Sell Your Stud…

As a studio owner for 38 years, yes, I know, a long time, at some point, like us, you may decide that it is time to sell your business. The two questions for most are, how do you do that? …

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Season Finale: 🎬 Are You Ready to End With A Bang?

It's that time of year when you are gearing up to end your season on a high note. This is a good time of year to look ahead and organize your schedule up to the end of the current season. …

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Dance Studio Owners: How Much is Your Studio Worth?

Do you know how much your dance studio business is worth? Did you know there is a simple formula that you can use to find out?

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DANCE TEACHER VS. CHOREOGRAPHER: UNDERSTANDING THE KEY DIFF…

Dance is a dynamic art form that requires both creative vision and structured education. While choreographers and dance teachers both play crucial roles in the dance world, their responsibilities, skills, and objectives differ significantly. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’d …

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"Staying Present: Strategies for Engaged Teaching"

As we gain experience in teaching, it's natural to occasionally slip into autopilot mode. Just like our students, we can find ourselves coasting, zoning out, or getting distracted. It happens—we’re human. But as teachers, our primary responsibility is to inspire …

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HELPING BEGINNERS MASTER CHOREOGRAPHY

For beginner dancers, learning new choreography, whether in class or rehearsals, can sometimes feel overwhelming. It’s important to remember that learning choreography is a skill, and even professional dancers face challenges when picking up new material.

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WHY DANCING FULL OUT IN CLASS MATTERS

If you were like me, you danced everything full-out - all the time, every time. There was never a glimmer of a thought about marking something unless the teacher instructed it was OK to do so. Even then, you rarely …

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VERSATILITY IS WHERE IT'S AT!

Gone are the days when a dancer could define themselves simply as a "jazz dancer" or a "ballet dancer." Such narrow labels no longer serve a dancer’s career or their potential, and limiting oneself to just one style can even …

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5 BASIC TIPS TO STAND OUT IN A COMPETITIVE MARKET

Dance Studios are a dime a dozen. Right? In some places you can see one every couple of miles. I’m sure you’ve thought to yourself in passing, what makes this one better than that one? What makes mine the standout …

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DEALING WITH DANCE TEACHER SELF DOUBT

We nurutre our dancers to take everything with a grain of salt; to take the compliments and the criticisms, to not get too high or too low about accomplishments and failures. We prepare them for the harshness of the outside …

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