DANCE PHOTOS TO INSPIRE AND IGNITE YOUR CREATIVITY

Here are some Great Picture By Jaqi Medlock one of the Hottest New Dance Photographers in the USA. These Photos Are Sure To Inspire!

THE VERSATILITY OF BEING VERSATILE

When we enter a new year, we often reflect on our own past, accomplishments, set-backs, careers, where we were and where we are headed. As we look forward, we can certainly see where dance is headed and has been headed …

IMPROVE RELEVE WITH THIS ONE EXERCISE!

Why can’t our dancers hold their relevé? This is an ongoing question we often ask ourselves and an aspect of training that we continually try to improve upon with our dancers. It is also one of the most important and …

INTERMEDIATE HOP HOP ROUTINE BY TISLARM BOUIE

Here is another video in our series of special sneak previews. Check out this fun and styllized Hip Hop Combination by one of New York's hottest new choreographers Tislarm Bouie. Dance Teacher Web has over 700 videos, 100's of articles, …

TIPS FOR IMPROVING SPOTTING TECHNIQUE

Spotting is perhaps one of the most challenging concepts for young dancers to grasp and often to teach as well. Without it, however, we are at a standstill in terms of improving and progressing turning ability so taking the time …

ADVANCED TAP COMBINATION BY AARON TURNER

Here is a special sneak preview at one of the terrific videos presented by Aaron Turner from the members area. Dance Teacher Web has over 700 videos, 100's of articles, lesson plans and business building tools for the busy dance …

QUICK TIPS FOR ENERGIZING YOUR DANCE CLASSES

Ever think of what you can do to enhance the learning curve in your dance class? While dancers are often taught “how” sometimes we forget the “why’s,” “when’s,” and “where’s” things came from and happened…. In a time of abundant …

THE LEDGENDARY CHARLES KELLEY "HOW TO" TAP VIDEO MILITARY …

Dance Teacher Web is proud to present the master "Teacher of Teachers" Mr Charles Kelly teaching tips for Military Time Step. On January 3rd Mr Kelley passed away in New York City. We know he is teaching dance in heaven …

SPECIAL DANCE TEACHER WEB EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH AA…

**Dance Teacher Web Founder Steve Sirico presents a special interview with Aaron Turner. Discover how Aaron learned his love of dance and what motivates him. This video is a must watch for your male dancers!**

DANCE TEACHERS: IT’S YOUR ATTITUDE THAT DETERMINES YOUR ALT…

Every time you enter your classroom you need to have energy and an uplifting aura about you. It amazes me when I see teachers walk into a room in an obvious bad mood and with their head down and then …

NATURALLY GIFTED VS. PASSIONATE DANCER

There is nothing more frustrating than having a dancer in class possessing the raw ability, natural facility and talent a dancer dreams of but somehow lacks the motivation and enthusiasm as some of our less talented students. I'm sure you've …

TEACHING HABITS...WHEN TO LET DANCERS FIGURE IT OUT FOR THE…

Very often as teachers, we get to a point in our educating that we are so subconsciously determined to ensure a dancer's comprehension that we ourselves forget it is up to them to do the learning. There have been times …

QUICK & EFFECTIVE STRENGTHENING EXERCISE FOR ARABESQUE & GR…

REDISCOVERING YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS

At different points in a choreographer's career, one discovers how they create best; what works for them and what doesn't; in terms of the creative process. When one is just starting out, the ways in which we use trial and …

TOOLS FOR TEACHING CHOREOGRAPHY COMPOSITION-PART II

In our previous blog article we looked at some basic concepts towards building a choreography-composition curriculum that supplies students with a strong foundation regarding initial design components. Once they have mastered the concepts including:_ motivations & clarity, musical component, space …

LEARNING TO GIVE MINDFUL CRITIQUE

As dance teachers and artists, we are our own worst critics. We scrutinize every detail and go over things with a fine-tooth comb every day we're in the studio. Why? Dancers aim for perfection. It is a lofty, unobtainable goal, …