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Jazz Dance Technique For Intermediate Students

Last month we presented jazz for beginner students. This month we will focus on the 3rd and 4th year students.

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Dance Studio Owner Guide to Using Banners to Promote Your B…

In this post we will show you how use banners to not only promote your business but also to help create sales!

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BUILDING TEAM SPIRIT IN THE DANCE STUDIO!

Being a studio owner involves the constant juggling of many hats; often all at the same time. Certain seasons and groupings of dancers lend itself to everyone being connected, excited and full of team spirit. However, that sense of camaraderie …

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10 COST EFFECTIVE MARKETING IDEAS FOR DANCE STUDIO OWNERS

I have heard from many studio owners that they would love to market their studio but they feel they don't have the money to do so. The reality is that it doesn't have to be vastly expensive to be effective. …

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WHY APPLYING CORRECTIONS IS SO IMPORTANT

Working with young dancers, we are accustomed to giving feedback, critique and correction as young bodies and minds progress and develop. While technical and performance skills are on the forefront of one’s training agenda, part of one’s dance education should …

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MUSIC IDEAS FOR PRETEEN/TEEN MUSICAL THEATER NUMBERS

You can’t have a successful musical theatre curriculum without its most important element ….the MUSIC! Let’s get the new season started with some ideas to get your creativity and ideas flowing. Below are some of my favorite musical choices for …

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THREE TIPS TO TEACHING MINDFULLY & STAYING PRESENT

Sometimes if we’ve been teaching long enough it is inevitable that we go on autopilot from time to time. Like our students, we can sometimes coast, phase out, become distracted, etc.. We’re human. But, our ultimate responsibility is to model …

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Tips For Igniting A Successful Dance Season!

With the summer of 2022 coming to a rapid close, now is the perfect time for dance teachers and studio owners to rev up for the upcoming new season. From personal experience, the fall always seems to be the time …

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GETTING ORGANIZED & READY FOR THE NEW DANCE SEASON

As we are well underway into a brand new year, start the season off right by having information, schedules and deadlines, organized and ready! Get your team on the same page to work together towards a successful and fulfilling year! …

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SPEAKING OF DANCE: THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF PEER FEEDBACK

Part of being a well-rounded dancer is to have the ability to articulate our observations and speak about dance, just as much as executing steps properly. A rich, thorough dance curriculum includes one in which “dance literacy” is acknowledged; where …

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MORE EXERCISES FOR A STRONG BACK

We all know a beautiful port de bras starts with a strong back. The arms, shoulders and core all play an equally important role, but we often find students initiating from the arms, not the back and also not utilizing …

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A 2022 CONFERENCE OF INSPIRATION, JOY & TRANSFORMATION

Well…it’s a wrap. As we say goodbye to an incredible DTW 2022 Live, I would be remiss to first, not thank all the attendees who graciously led with their heart and souls the past few days. Every year defies expectation, …

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Performance is Part of Dance Technique

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 the floor deftly, …

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THE POWER OF DANCE

Living in a time when the climate of the world is anything but calm, each one of us can face uneasiness, uncertainty, sadness and frustration, in our own way . We always, however want to ensure our students that their …

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ANNOUNCING The Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo App!

Couldn't make it to the live event? This year we are excited to launch our BRAND-NEW APP! Join us virtually for the dance teacher virtual event of the summer! Download the App for FREE to get started so that you …

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BEING MINDFUL OF FACULTY EXPECTATIONS

We all want to hire a faculty who has the same mind-set as we do; who shares in the same philosophies and has a vested interest in the development and success of our students. When we take the time to …

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