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As we start the new dance season, it's a great time for musical theatre teachers to start adding to their curriculum and look at the many components that are embedded in the musical theatre genre. First off, while it is …
As dance teachers we are clear on our role to teach our students proper technique and performance skills. However, as generations are continually changing, so is the world in which they are growing up in. Perhaps a traditionalist to some …
**As a studio director, the most difficult part of the job is how to take all the components, all the balls juggling in the air, all the ****_"white noise"_ in the background, opinions, requests and desires of our clients and …
As dance teachers, we come across every configuration of student; the dancer who may not be the greatest technician but has such passion and enthusiasm for learning it inspires us and makes us excited to teach. Then there's the dancer …
The task of running a dance studio comes with all sorts of rewards year in and year out. However, anyone who got into this business thinking there wouldn't be some difficult decisions along the way probably woke up to an …
Dance teachers, does the thought of incorporating improvisation into your classes intimidate you? While some have called it "free dance," "free movement," etc., the actual development and structure of an improvisation lesson is a lot more than turning on the …
**As we put a final wrap on this year's DTW LIVE CONFERENCE & EXPO we'd like to share with you our event highlight reel; thanks to our very own DTW photographer and assistant extraordinaire Amanda Connor....**
Well.........here we are at the final day of DanceTeacherWeb Live Conference & Expo and we are overwhelmed at the response we have received the past few days! While every year brings new magic and inspiration, this year the energy was …
Greetings everyone! We're back with another recap from Dance Teacher Web Live Conference & Expo here at the beautiful Red Rock Resort and hope you all had another exciting, fulfilling, productive and fun day! What a better way to start …
So....how's everyone feeling? All we can say is WOW!!! What an incredible day of classes and events to kick off this years DTW Live Conference & Expo! Firstly, the adrenaline and energy that was buzzing through the hallways this morning …
Welcome Everyone! The time has finally arrived so let's get this party started here at the Red Rock Resort for the 2014 DTW Live Conference & Expo. We are very excited to welcome you all for another event which is …
The incorporation of a live accompanist, whether it be the classical pianist in ballet class or the sound of live drummers in modern or African class can change the dynamics of your studio curriculum. There is nothing more enlivening than …
Teaching over the long haul can be a drain, especially if you are teaching a lot of classes and are pushed to create. One of the toughest things teachers face throughout the season is to stay motivated and energized. You …
For many of us our season has just finished. We have had the excitement of the recitals and all end of year performances and although some studios continue running over the summer offering programs for their dancers, it is usually …
As we bask in the summer months with a little downtime before summer intensives and the new fall season begins, now is a great time to think about decking the halls once more…..this time with a fresh facelift to welcome …
As we all know, modern dance is a genre which breaks traditional ideas, and at times does not synchronize with the traditional ballet foundation we are primarily aiming to instill within our students. In fact, until recently, modern dance was …
