Don't Take It Personal: Developing Thick Skin

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 …

FIVE PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES TO CONDITION YOUR DANCERS!

Conditioning programs for dancers should be an essential part of any training program. Along with regular technique classes, "cross training" efforts will help provide increased cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and endurance benefits. It will also increase core strength and muscle tone …

DANCE COMPANY AUDITION CHECKLIST

Most dancers in the studio setting strive to achieve the illustrious company status at some point in their training, if they are serious enough. How you determine who is ready to advance and who needs some more time "marinating" is …

THE GREAT DEBATE OVER ASSESSMENT IN DANCE EDUCATION

Having just returned from this year's 2015 Dance Teacher Web Live Conference and successful class session on "Lesson Planning for _Dance in the K-12_," I'd like to contribute some more information regarding many of the attendees' passionate questions on _assessment …

The Power Of Color

Introducing Improvisation to Juniors & Preteens

Avoiding the Parent Trap: Balancing Diplomacy & Assertion

Want To Be a Positive Thinker? 3 Things You Need To Know!

IT'S A WRAP! DTW LIVE CONFERENCE & EXPO 2015!

Well, it's a wrap everyone! As another DTW LIVE Conference comes to a close, we would just like to take a second to reflect on what an incredible event we've just had; and it's because of you, our attendees. Our …

DTW LIVE 2015-DAY 3 DAILY RECAP!

Hello again everyone! We are so excited as another day of classes comes to a close here at Foxwoods! Today's festivities had people moving and grooving all over the place and we couldn't be happier to see our attendees enthusiasm …

DTW LIVE 2015-DAILY ROUND UP!

So??? How was everyone's first full day of classes?! From the looks of things and energy that was buzzing around the hallways, I think we're off to a great start! We love to see attendees full of excitement and ready …

LET'S GET IT STARTED! 2016 DANCE TEACHER WEB LIVE CONFERENC…

The time is finally here everyone! We are so thrilled to kick off the 2015 Dance Teacher Web LIVE Conference & Expo here at Foxwoods Resort & Casino! This year, we're bringing it to you from the East Coast and …

GETTING REAL WITH DANCE STUDENTS PLAYING THE BLAME GAME

Have you ever wanted to just get _"really real"_ with your students? I mean **_"really real?"_** Not in a way that's going to ruin their self-esteem or deter them from their accomplishments or anything, but tell them what's up in …

IS THE MIRROR TRULY A DANCER'S BEST FRIEND?

As a dance teacher, think about the aforementioned quote this week for a second. Think about all your years of training and the "norm" which makes up a technique class. Think about the format, the environment, the habits in which …