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WORDS OF INSPIRATION FROM YOUR DANCE TEACHER WEB FACULTY

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We know, as dance teachers we are all a little anxious as we set forth into the unknown of this year. And while the landscape may look a little different from dance studio to dance studio, what remains is the dedication, perseverance and commitment you each have to your students. So, we gathered some of our Dance Teacher Web faculty for some quick, inspirational words of advice and quotes from us to you all. Remember, we're in this together. You got this! Have an amazing start to your dance season!

XO, THE DANCE TEACHER WEB FAMILY

Julie Kay Stallcup -
“Get off the hamster wheel. Don't create more for your to do list and when you're done at work come home and enjoy your life. Self-care is the best care”

Jess Stafford-
Roll with it. One breath at a time. One step at a time. One day at a time. Flexibility. Improvisation. Ingenuity. Patience. Motivation. Energy. Creativity. Fun. Heart. This is what our dance students need most right now & lucky for us, that’s exactly what dance teachers are made of.”

Simone Depaolo-
"One of my favorites-Life isn't always about waiting for the storm to pass but learning how to dance in the rain.”

Steve Sirico-
“When we get through this extraordinary time and it's all behind us in our rearview mirror and a parent comes in to complain,  it won't seem so bad after all... You got this!“

Matthew Donnell-
“The dedication and self motivation I've seen dancers have during this difficult time of virtual training has inspired me as a teacher. I've been pleasantly surprised to see that many dancers are improving at an even greater rate. Zoom classes are essentially private lessons as the students don't have anyone else to focus on other than the teacher and themselves.”

Anegla D'Valda Sirico-
“Tough times don't last but tough people do! Dance teachers are fighters and we will get through this. Don't give up, dont' ever give up!“

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Author

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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