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Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo Inspirational Closing…

Watch Dance Teacher Founders Steve Sirico and Angela D'Valda Sirico with special guest as they present inspirational tips to help you make this your best year ever!

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VALUING YOUR DANCE FACULTY

Everyone is replaceable. That's the truth. We gently remind our dancers of this during their training so they realize that without professionalism, dedication, a good attitude, hard work and consistent practice there is always someone with equal or greater talent …

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DISCOVERING WAYS TO BE REINSPIRED

As teachers and choreographers, our students look to us as the beacon of creativity. Our dancers eagerly await the delivery of new pieces, concepts, movement and music. It is a very exciting time of the year for them when they …

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ACHIEVABLE WELLNESS PRACTICES FOR DANCE TEACHERS

In this crazy, fast paced, “need it right now,” world, we teachers, often put ourselves and our needs last. We do it all. We try to make sure work is completed, students’ needs are being addressed, creativity is flowing, deadlines …

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CELEBRATING GRATITUDE MONTH AT YOUR DANCE STUDIO

The holidays are quickly approaching and it’s the perfect time to take pause with young dancers and give thanks for all that we are afforded. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how truly lucky we are when life gets busy, so… …

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Start and Grow a 6-Figure Summer Camp at Your Dance Studio!

How does an extra 100k sound this summer? Awesome, right! This ia a playback of the exciting 1-hour live masterclass! It is perfect for dance studio owners like you who want to change more kid’s lives and significantly increase your …

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KNOWING VS. MASTERY

There’s a difference between, “knowing” something and “mastering” it. A lot of times young dance students are not aware of this distinction. Dance teachers aim to challenge their dancers to develop and the more practice and effort put in, the …

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WHEN NATURAL FACILITY LACKS DEDICATION

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 vs. some of our less naturally inclined students.....

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How Much Is Your Dance Studio Owed?

Dance studios in the USA that kept employees on payroll during the 2020-2021 Covid pandemic, and resulting government shutdowns, could be eligible for a substantial tax credit -

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RINGING IN THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT AT YOUR DANCE STUIDO

Happy Autumn Everyone! As this is my absolute favorite time of year, I thought we could all get into the spirit of sharing some fun and festive Halloween ideas to celebrate in your dance studio! Halloween is definitely a holiday …

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IDEAS FOR BUILDING DANCE STUDIO SPIRIT

Being a studio owner involves the constant juggling of many hats; often all at the same time. Certain seasons and groupings of dancers lend itself to everyone being connected, excited and full of team spirit. However, that sense of camaraderie …

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10 COST EFFECTIVE MARKETING IDEAS FOR DANCE STUDIO OWNERS

I have heard from many studio owners that they would love to market their studio but they feel they don't have the money to do so. The reality is that it doesn't have to be vastly expensive to be effective. …

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MUSIC IDEAS FOR PRETEEN/TEEN MUSICAL THEATER NUMBERS

You can’t have a successful musical theatre curriculum without its most important element ….the MUSIC! Let’s get the new season started with some ideas to get your creativity and ideas flowing. Below are some of my favorite musical choices for …

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THREE TIPS TO TEACHING MINDFULLY & STAYING PRESENT

Sometimes if we’ve been teaching long enough it is inevitable that we go on autopilot from time to time. Like our students, we can sometimes coast, phase out, become distracted, etc.. We’re human. But, our ultimate responsibility is to model …

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GETTING ORGANIZED & READY FOR THE NEW DANCE SEASON

As we are well underway into a brand new year, start the season off right by having information, schedules and deadlines, organized and ready! Get your team on the same page to work together towards a successful and fulfilling year! …

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SPEAKING OF DANCE: THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF PEER FEEDBACK

Part of being a well-rounded dancer is to have the ability to articulate our 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 …

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