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DANCE TEACHERS: ARE YOU TAKING TIME FOR YOU?

In a crazy, crazy world, especially at this time of year, as teachers, we often put ourselves and our needs last; trying to make sure work is completed, students' needs are being addressed, creativity is flowing, deadlines are met, rehearsals …

TALKING DANCE: THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF PEER FEEDBACK!

Part of being a well-rounded dancer is to have the ability to articulate observations and speak about dance just as much as executing steps properly. A rich, thorough dance curriculum includes one in which "dance literacy" is acknowledged; where dancers …

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BALLET TEACHERS: START CLASS WITH A FUN BALLET “DO-NOW!”

**Teachers, with young or beginner ballet students, the use of proper vocabulary is a must right from the start. Why not reinforce the lessons with a fun "Do-Now" or "Take-Home" task?!**

FOR DANCE STUDIO OWNERS: TIME TO RE-ENERGIZE YOUR CUSTOMERS

For many of us studio owners this is the time of year when we need to be planning ahead to our next year by finding ways to not only retain and re- energize the customers that we currently have but …

DANCE TEACHERS: THE TIME IS NOW TO TAKE ACTION!

**_"Why stop dreaming when you wake up?"_ Walt Disney** What a terrific question by the man that turned his dreams constantly into reality. I am sure he had many moment of doubt. But he never let that stop him for …

DANCE TEACHER INTERVIEW WITH MATTHEW DONNELL

Catch our new video exclusive with DTW faulty member and ballet teacher extraordinaire Matthew Donnell on his teaching philosophy and important advice for you and your students!

“WALK THE WALK, DANCE THE DANCE….”

As dance teachers who spend countless hours with our students in the studio week after week and year after year, it's sometimes easy for the lines of the relationship to blur in terms of dance teacher to student vs. friend …

QUICK TIPS ON CLEANING YOUR YEAR END CHOREOGRAPHY

This time of year cleaning your choreography becomes a very important aspect of your classes. Major time will be spent on the cleaning process. With recitals, showcases, demonstrations and national competitions just around the corner, cleaning will be a critical …