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What makes a great teacher great? I’m sure that everyone has their own idea of what makes someone who taught them great in their eyes. When I look back at the teachers who really made an impression on me as …
These tips are what professional performers already know and will keep your performers looking great on the audition stage or on camera.
I am constantly looking for ways to help my dancers express themselves not only through the movement of their bodies, but also through their facial expressions. The student who is able to communicate all of this is a rarity and …
Don’t Stand In The Way Of Your Own Best Efforts
Dance in itself is a discipline simply because in order to learn and master technique and steps, it is necessary to discipline the mind and the body to be able to control the necessary movements and thoughts. Discipline in dance …
With the summer of 2010 now behind us, it’s now time for dance teachers and studio owners to rev up for the new season. From personal experience, the fall always seems to be the time of year when my energy …
For anyone in business, learning how to negotiate will not only be an invaluable tool, but might also mean the difference between making your business a financial success or not. Before we start let get into the right mindset. Here …
Connections are a large part of what keeps businesses not only surviving, but also growing. The reality is that people still prefer to do business with their friends because there is always more trust involved. Good relationships lead to success, …
In this special 2 part series we will explore tips to running a successful studio. While you read through the list I encourage you to stop after each point and consider it carefully. Think about your business and how it …
This month we will focus on how to build your preschool program.
As a teacher the only thing you have that can make or break you is your reputation. How you conduct yourself not only with your boss, but also with your students, parents and fellow faculty members says a lot about …
You are most likely getting them without even trying. Moms talk to moms and before you know it, you are the talk of the town. When it comes to getting a significant amount of business by way of referral some …
It’s real easy to destroy a dance floor during installation, transportation or storage. The good news is that it is just as easy not to destroy it. Here are some do’s and don’ts for handling your floor.
Summer is generally a time when dance teachers can sit back, relax and actually have a few free moments to read. If you are in any way like me, you look forward to the undisturbed moments when you can read …
We have written many articles about issues with unruly students and how to get them over the hump and in line with the class structure. Students who are problems from a behavioral point can disrupt your entire class, ruin your …
