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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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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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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! …
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 …
We all know a beautiful port de bras starts with a strong back. The arms, shoulders and core all play an equally important role, but we often find students initiating from the arms, not the back and also not utilizing …
Well…it’s a wrap. As we say goodbye to an incredible DTW 2022 Live, I would be remiss to first, not thank all the attendees who graciously led with their heart and souls the past few days. Every year defies expectation, …
Living in a time when the climate of the world is anything but calm, each one of us can face uneasiness, uncertainty, sadness and frustration, in our own way . We always, however want to ensure our students that their …
Couldn't make it to the live event? This year we are excited to launch our BRAND-NEW APP! Join us virtually for the dance teacher virtual event of the summer! Download the App for FREE to get started so that you …
We all want to hire a faculty who has the same mind-set as we do; who shares in the same philosophies and has a vested interest in the development and success of our students. When we take the time to …
Progress is an evolution. Like evolution, it takes time to develop, morph, transition, transform and grow. It might be a harder concept to parlay for students these days with instant gratification being so readily accessible at one’s finger tips. But, …
Professionalism, respect, kindness, humility, courtesy, how we speak to one another and share ideas, disagree and discuss, collaborate and learn from one another are still important, relevant & necessary traits a professional should possess.
