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.
As a studio owner, there are challenges in and of itself when dealing with other dance studios who are in close proximity to yours. There is constant competition in gaining business, losing business, staying relevant, keeping on the pulse of …
We are almost at the end of what is hopefully turning out to be your best year yet and it’s time to turn attention to the summer season! If you haven’t already done so, lining up your summer intensive schedule …
The next time someone comes into your studio to questions whether the time and money spent at the studio is worth it, feel free to share this article with them!
One might think that the natural progression for every ballet student is to progress from a pre-pointe class to a pointe class. That is true for many, but there is a demographic of dancers who are either not ready, not …
Competition Nationals time is approaching. While coming up with clever concepts and original choreography is a given, sometimes once all the “genius” is out there, the upkeep and “polishing” can get lax when we’ve now run it a million times. …
Often times we see pieces and wonder what sets them apart from others. What gives them that magical, slight edge of polished nuance compared to others? I often harp on the notion with my dancers that it really is not …
