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In a crazy, crazy world, we dance teachers often put ourselves and our needs last; trying to make sure work is completed, students’ needs are being addressed, creativity is flowing, deadlines are met, rehearsals are running smoothly, etc. There is …
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….
As we approach spring, now is a great time to think about decking the halls once more…this time with a fresh facelift to welcome the change of season and breathe some new air into the studio. While cost for any …
Competition weekends are always filled with adrenaline, focus, organized chaos, last minute preparations and camaraderie which holds a studio together to represent themselves in their best light and dance their hearts out. I mean, this is it…Show-time baby!
I get it. You lay out lots of money for competition fees in the hopes of taking your dancers to an event where they will not only get the chance to perform, but also receive valuable, helpful, thoughtful and objective …
The task of music selection year after year can be a daunting one, especially for those of us teaching multiple classes. We aim to be creative, fresh, innovative and contemporary, but the truth is, many struggle to deliver original and …
Continuing ed is a BIG key to the success of any Dance Teacher and Dance Studio Owner. Here are some ideas to consider to expand your knowledge and expertise
Choreographers and dance teachers all have scheduled time frames where we need to set a piece in the course of one or two rehearsals. I have found that having a clear game-plan going into these types of choreography-settings can make …
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When lesson planning for any class, there are infinite avenues a teacher can take to teach the genre effectively. Jazz itself, in nature, is one of those idioms where teaching the technique correctly should also be compounded with other important …
Preparation and organization are perhaps THE most important factors to determining a successful year of teaching. Even before we get to classes and setting choreography, the way in which we enter into a season will directly correspond to the success …
There are times when we are in the studio teaching and progress seems to be at a halt, our dancers’ focus is lacking, the passion and spirit we want to see is dwindling and the frustration of it all can …
Whether you’re tech savvy or not, one thing’s for sure - you probably have a website for your business. Now, what if I told you that having a mobile app today is just as important if not more important than …
When we head into competition season we are usually engulfed in setting pieces, rehearsing, ordering costumes and perfecting every last detail so that it is show ready. We spend countless months coming up with concepts for our dances, organizing schedules …
As we begin a new year, after a time of reflection and pause, we look to where we were and where we are headed. As we look forward, we should be looking towards a direction of dance which is new, …
Countless people do this one simple thing each and every morning without fail. These people will swear that doing this has a definite positive effect on how the rest of their day unfolds. I’ve been doing this for a while …
