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When we head into competition season we are usually engulfed in setting pieces, rehearsing, ordering costumes and perfecting every last detail so that it is show ready. We spend countless months coming up with concepts for our dances, organizing schedules …
As teachers, our goal is to move our students forward; to help them progress so that they can continually build upon the knowledge we give them. We do that specifically in their technique classes where we aim to start with …
Here's Something to think about... This summer for 4 days you are immersed in a nurturing environment around your peers, master teachers and business experts all eager to help you learn, grow and recharge! Plus you will receive the VIP …
We’ve all walked into our classes and seen a myriad of things going on with our dancers. Sometimes good, sometimes not optimal. Just as we set a standard of excellence and expectation during class, what we should be requiring before …
When we choreograph for our students, particular multiple numbers in the course of a season, it’s easy to rack your brain coming up with concepts for those pieces. While we are often inspired by music, life experiences, various other art …
With the summer season quickly approaching, a lot of dance teachers and studio owners will be able to engage in a bit of down-time as recital and competition season comes to a close and before summer sessions commence. Before you …
Working with young dancers, we are accustomed to giving endless feedback, critique and correction as their young bodies and mind progress and develop. While technical and performance skills are on the forefront of one training agenda, part of their dance …
When we teach young dancers and they are starting to execute movement, often times the comprehension of that somatic initiation and execution takes a while to sink in. We all have had dancers who can replicate a piece of choreography …
When running a studio business, particularly if someone is just starting out or competing with multiple businesses of the same kind, the marketing of the studio becomes essential as to whether it will be a success or failure. Standing out …
Each week join Robert Landau as he presents a motivational tip to get your week off to a great start!
You don’t need or have to have all of the answers all of the time. Read that through again and really let it sink in. Now I am not suggesting that you put it off because you are avoiding confrontation …
In the midst of choreographing for your spring recitals and performances? Have a lot of pieces to set with a limited amount of time? Every year we often scramble to find new, exciting and fun music for our younger dancers …
Do you have students that go “half-at” things; particularly dancers with talent and facility. I often sit back and think to myself, did I ever give off this kind of blasé attitude when I was training? No. I didn’t. 100%, …
Welcome back! Welcome back! Welcome back!! A new year is upon us everyone and studio owners, you must have been thinking over the last few weeks how to best motivate your students, faculty and yourself to stay excited and focused …
Here is a special sneak preview at one of the wonderful ballet videos presented by Matt Powell from the members area. Every combination has a full breakdown of front and back veiws. Dance Teacher Web has over 700 videos, 100's …
Born out of postmodern dance, the addition of “everyday,”“regular,” “pedestrian” movement into a daily lesson plan or choreography every now and then can take the dynamics of class or rehearsal in a whole new direction for a fresh change of …
