Teaching Classes with Different Level Students

SIMPLE STRETCHES DANCERS CAN DO AT HOME!

Getting students, particularly young students to warm-up or want to warm-up is a difficult feat in the studio itself. Dancers come in and often ask the question, _"Do we have to warm-up?"_ in the hopes you will say, _"No we …

COMPETING MULTIPLE SOLOS: GOOD IDEA OR COMPLETE OVERKILL?

As a long time competition adjudicator and teacher who has set endless solos for dancers, the debate over competing multiple solos often comes up every year. With students and parents alike, sometimes the notion is to showcase their talents in …

IMPLEMENTING MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOPS INTO STUDIO CURRICUL…

It's always a great feeling to recognize and reflect when a new program or added class has been successful. For me, this was the inception of our Musical Theatre Workshop Program. A few years back I was asked by the …

EASY IDEAS TO BRING THE HALLOWEEN "SPIRIT" TO YOUR STUDIO!

BOO! Happy early Hallow's Eve Everyone! As this is my absolute favorite time of year, I thought we could all get into the spirit of sharing some fun and festive Halloween ideas to celebrate in your dance studio! Halloween is …

DANCE TEACHERS: HOW OFTEN DO YOU TAKE CHANCES?

Do you ever dare to step out of the box and try something new and exciting with your students; perhaps veer off the beaten path? As teachers who teach multiple classes year in and year out, we too can carry …

IDENTIFYING YOUR DANCE STUDIO'S CORE VALUES

Every business, company and thriving organization has built their success on the fundamental core values which they believe supports the essence of who they are and what their service represents. For dance studios, this is no different. Or, at least …

FALL FOR DANCE!

Most New York based dancers, teachers and choreographers know, "Fall for Dance" is an annual ten-day long dance festival presented by New York's City Center; celebrating the joy of dance with the hopes of exposing new audiences to our beloved …

RECITAL THEMES.....CREATIVE TOOL OR STIFLING BOUNDARY?!

Directors, what is your take on building an end of the year show which encompasses all your dancers' and faculty's hard work while demonstrating continuity and a pleasurable viewing experience? Any memorable performance that we attend usually has rhyme or …

Here's How To Exceed Your Goals This Year & Beyond!

To Compete Or Not To Compete

Don't Take It Personal: Developing Thick Skin

The Important Role Of A Dance Teacher

Think about it, teachers are everything to their students. You are their coach, mentor, surrogate parent, counselor, motivational speaker, life coach and confident.

Practice Plans for Your Students

WHEN STUDENTS AREN'T FEELING YOUR CHOREOGRAPHY!

As dance teachers we spend countless hours researching music, coming up with creative concepts, figuring out movement, formations and transitions and get excited to set new pieces with our dancers. So what happens when your enthusiasm for a new piece …

PERFORMING AT YOUR BEST! TIPS FOR GIVING A GREAT TEACHING I…

Teachers, that time of year is quickly approaching when studio schedules are being finalized and directors are rounding out their faculty for the new season. If you are lining up some interviews yourself for some new teaching gigs, I'd like …