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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 …
You walk into the studio feeling happy and excited to teach because you know that this class has some really good students who are going to be eager and ready to listen to every word that comes out of your …
Most of our students take classes with us because they love to dance, they enjoy the camaraderie that is possible with their fellow dancers and they just want to move! A large majority of them never look at a Ballet …
Leadership is a skill – some people have it naturally but no matter what it always has to be worked on. First of all you need to choose how you want to lead. Write down your top 5 values and …
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I love this quote from Robert Allen because it really is true that failure is simply someone's interpretation of what you are doing and doesn't necessarily bear any resemblance to the truth. We are all scared of failure but when …
Yes, we have said good-bye to another year! This is a great time of year to focus on what you would like to have happen in both your business and personal lives for this year and beyond. Steve and I …
Last week we looked at how we can make a preteen musical theatre curriculum age appropriate, relevant and relatable. We discussed the many ways in which to provide the dancer (regardless of the level,) the entire experience towards complete comprehension. …
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 …
There are many components to teaching musical theatre effectively; technically, stylistically, historically and conceptually. This is especially true when introducing it to the preteen demographic. This genre is a real love of mine and where my heart is at, so …
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, be distracted and ride out the already known. We’re human. But, our …
Here is a beginner musical theatre warmup. It’s always important to remember to include a solid technical warmup as well as stylistic, cardiovascular and performance elements into your class. This will create a well-rounded foundation and get your students introduced …
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Remember when you were little and would twirl and spin just because it was fun? Remember those first pair of ballet slippers and the excitement of being in dance class following your teacher in the front of the room? Remember …
We’re at that time of year when we are setting numbers for competition and need to give thought about the ones that are just about finished. While coming up with clever concepts and original choreography is a given, sometimes once …
