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Enthusiasm Takes You Where Talent Alone Can’t

"We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all we really need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about!" Charles Kingsley

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INSPIRING STUDENTS OUT OF MEDIOCRITY & COMPLACENCY

There is a current trend that I’m seeing in not all, but many students and I wonder if you are too. In a world where there is endless opportunity for our up & comers, it seems that the And, what …

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Exciting Interview With Aja DePaolo Professional Dancer, Ch…

Dance Teacher Web Founder interviews Aja DePaolo who is a former student of the D'Valda and Sirico Dance and Music Centre in Fairfield CT. Aja has toured with Selena Gomez, Cee lo Green. Has appeared in videos with the Jonas …

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DANCE TEACHER WEB SPECIAL VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH RICKY HINDS …

**This week we are thrilled to have DTW Faculty Member and Associate Director of the Tony Award winning "Newsies," Ricky Hinds in our Dance Teacher Web video interview corner! Get the inside scoop straight from this extraordinary artist on his …

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Change Is Here to Stay

Change is in the air: Dance teachers know that better than anyone!

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UTILIZING SET-BACK TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES.

As dedicated dance teachers, our job day-in and day-out is to move our students forward, teach them the next lesson, prepare them for the future, progress their technique, etc. etc. Often we apply this same mentality to our own lives …

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Devising and Solidifying Your In-Studio Rules and Procedures

Teachers, have you ever sat down and given thought to the importance of rules & procedure in the studio? It seems like a given, common sense really. Often times though it can be overlooked and when we are not transparent …

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Give The Gift Of Dance!

Check Out These Great Tips To Get Your Customers In The Holiday Spending Mood!

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9 Ways To Ensure A Great New Year!

Each year, as the end of the holidays are in sight and New Years Eve approaches, I like to make my New Year’s resolutions. Of course there are always the personal ones, such as resolving to lose those extra pounds …

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EXPANDING MULTICULTURAL DANCE IN THE STUDIO SETTING

Ballet. Tap. Jazz. Contemporary. Lyrical. Hip-Hop. That's the basic core curriculum for many dance studios. While a well-rounded dance education is key for nurturing a well-rounded dancer, many times the idioms included in their training can lack, shall we say, …

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DANCE-THE HEALING ART FOR ALL

In a time when the climate of the world is anything less than calm, each one of us battles divisiveness, negativity and uneasiness to ensure our students that their studio is a place they can always come for inclusiveness and …

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HELPING STUDENTS KEEP A LEVEL HEAD DURING COMPETITION SEASON

I am the most competitive person out there. I'd be lying if I said I didn't like to win. Who doesn't? Nobody goes into a competitive situation and says, "Come to think of it, I'd actually like to lose." As …

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DANCE EDUCATION VS. DANCE TRAINING. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Understanding the difference between dance education and dance training is a pivotal distinction. In turn, this understanding affords a dance teacher the knowledge to incorporate both (equally important) agendas into a studio’s curriculum; thereby cultivating a cohesive program. So what …

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SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE HAMSTRING STRETCHES FOR ALL LEVEL DANCERS

The hamstrings are muscles which cross more than one joint; making them susceptible to frequent muscles pulls, tears or strains. These injuries can be caused by a variety of reasons which include but are not limited to: improper technique, muscle …

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EVERYONE IS REPLACABLE? THE VALUE OF GOOD FACULTY

Everyone is replaceable. That's the truth. We gently remind our dancers of this during their training so they realize that without professionalism, dedication, a good attitude, hard work and consistent practice there is always someone with equal or greater talent …

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KEY TIPS FOR JAZZING UP JAZZ CLASS!

When lesson planning for any class, there are vast avenues a teacher can take to teach the genre effectively. Jazz itself, in nature, is one of those idioms where teaching the technique correctly should also be compounded with other important …

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