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EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE SCREENING OF THE MOVIE DANSEUR

BREAKING NEWS… We are very excited to announce that on Tuesday July 30th at 9:00pm we will have a private screening of the movie "Danseur" exclusively for attendees of the Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo at Planet Hollywood in …

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HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR DANCE FACULTY

We all recognize with good parenting that the most effective way to ensure consistency and clarity in setting expectations is to represent a united front. When children see follow-through coming from both parents, it lets them know their parents are …

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HOW WE MOVE FORWARD AFTER SETBACK

As dedicated teachers our job day-in and day-out is to move our students forward, teach them the next lesson, prepare them for the future, progress their technique, etc. etc. Often we apply this same mentality to our own lives and …

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COMBATING THE PREMATURE FAST-TRACKING OF DANCERS

As teachers, our goal is to move our students forward; to help them progress so that they can continually build upon the knowledge we give them. We do that specifically in their technique classes where we aim to start with …

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📢 A MUST FOR ANY DANCE TEACHER OR STUDIO OWNER!

Here's Something to think about... This summer for 4 days you are immersed in a nurturing environment around your peers, master teachers and business experts all eager to help you learn, grow and recharge! Plus you will receive the VIP …

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WHAT YOUR DANCERS SHOULD BE DOING BEFORE CLASS

We’ve all walked into our classes and seen a myriad of things going on with our dancers. Sometimes good, sometimes not optimal. Just as we set a standard of excellence and expectation during class, what we should be requiring before …

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DOES YOUR CHOREOGRAPHY ALWAYS NEED A GIMMICK?

When we choreograph for our students, particular multiple numbers in the course of a season, it’s easy to rack your brain coming up with concepts for those pieces. While we are often inspired by music, life experiences, various other art …

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IDEAS FOR DANCE TEACHERS

With the summer season quickly approaching, a lot of dance teachers and studio owners will be able to engage in a bit of down-time as recital and competition season comes to a close and before summer sessions commence. Before you …

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HELPING DANCERS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE THREE EXIT…

When we teach young dancers and they are starting to execute movement, often times the comprehension of that somatic initiation and execution takes a while to sink in. We all have had dancers who can replicate a piece of choreography …

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MAINTAINING DANCE STUDIO DIGNITY

When running a studio business, particularly if someone is just starting out or competing with multiple businesses of the same kind, the marketing of the studio becomes essential as to whether it will be a success or failure. Standing out …

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DANCE STUDIO OWNERS: TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE

You don’t need or have to have all of the answers all of the time. Read that through again and really let it sink in. Now I am not suggesting that you put it off because you are avoiding confrontation …

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SONG IDEAS FOR BEGINNER DANCERS

In the midst of choreographing for your spring recitals and performances? Have a lot of pieces to set with a limited amount of time? Every year we often scramble to find new, exciting and fun music for our younger dancers …

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SETTING THE BARRE HIGH FOR YOUR DANCERS

Do you have students that go “half-at” things; particularly dancers with talent and facility. I often sit back and think to myself, did I ever give off this kind of blasé attitude when I was training? No. I didn’t. 100%, …

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HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED IN THE NEW YEAR

Welcome back! Welcome back! Welcome back!! A new year is upon us everyone and studio owners, you must have been thinking over the last few weeks how to best motivate your students, faculty and yourself to stay excited and focused …

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ADVANCED BALLET PETIT ALLEGRO BY MATT POWELL

Here is a special sneak preview at one of the wonderful ballet videos presented by Matt Powell from the members area. Every combination has a full breakdown of front and back veiws. Dance Teacher Web has over 700 videos, 100's …

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BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT LESSON PLAN

Born out of postmodern dance, the addition of “everyday,”“regular,” “pedestrian” movement into a daily lesson plan or choreography every now and then can take the dynamics of class or rehearsal in a whole new direction for a fresh change of …

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