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“BLOG TALK” SEMINAR AT DANCE TEACHER WEB CONFERENCE & EXPO

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You have read countless blog entries here on the DTW Blog and now you have the chance to join me, LIVE, at the 2018 Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo to discuss some of the most pressing, “hot topics” from the blog as well as topic suggestions from attendees. This important talk session will be providing an open forum peer discussion on the relevant issues we face today as dance teachers and studio owners.

Nothing is too unimportant to discuss. We hope to provide the opportunity where we can all come together as a dance community and come up with ideas, strategies, methods and advice to support each other on the relevant situations, challenges and areas we want to take our businesses, students and ourselves.

We can only grow from learning from one another and while we, as devoted dance teachers and studio owners are solely focused on our students throughout the year, we barely take the time to pause and think about ourselves and how we can work through issues and how to re-inspire and reignite ourselves. Hearing stories and questions posed by peers remind us we are not alone in the dance community as different as our studio models may be. There are always unifying, universal topics, frustrations, successes and road blocks that we similarly face.

I look forward to moderating this discussion and always love to provide objective advice and ideas based on my own experiences. Sometimes a fresh ear and objective new voice is all it takes! So, get ready, bring your questions and let’s have an inclusive discussion where we feel heard, understood, empowered and inspired!

"Blog Talk" Panel Discussion will be held Thursday, August 2nd @ 8:40 a.m. at the Dance Teacher Web  Conference & Expo at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas!

https://www.danceteachersummerexpo.com/

Can’t wait to see you there!

Jess Rizzo-Stafford

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Jess Stafford

Jess Stafford

Jess Stafford is a native New Yorker and has her MA in Dance Education from NYU. She also earned a BFA in dance performance from UMASS Amherst. Following a wonderful professional dance career, Jess now teaches and choreographs nationally and internationally, bringing her love of movement and creating to all her classes. Jess’ favorite performance credits include: The National Tour of Guys & Dolls, The European Tour of Grease, West Side Story, Cabaret, Sweet Charity, Salute to Dudley Moore at Carnegie Hall, guest-dancer with the World Famous Pontani Sisters and IMPULSE Modern Dance Company. She has been on faculty for the Rutgers University Dance Department, Perichild Program at Peridance and was Company Director at Steffi Nossen School of Dance. Jess has also taught creative movement therapy in Uganda and was a featured instructor at the Queen's Kampala Dance School. She has conducted workshops for the cast of LA REVE at the Wynn, Las Vegas and has been on faculty at the IDS International Dance Teacher Conference at The Royal Ballet, MPower Summer Dance Intensives and annual Dance Teacher Web Conferences. Jess has also served as Master Teacher & adjudicator for various dance competitions. She is the Chief Editor and contributing writer for the DanceTeacherWeb.com blog and is also an original in-house Dance Teacher Web faculty member. Jess’ latest venture has called her to become a Board Certified Integrative Health Coach, 500HR RYT and RPYT. She is also the creator of her private practice, Rebel Wellness. Her latest passion project includes creating the “BE WELL” Yoga + Wellness School and Dance Studio Program, which fosters mental health & emotional wellness for today’s youth. www.rebelwellnessny.com

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