Backward Roll: A rotating action on the floor not a Somersault which is a rotation in the air. A movement used to teach the basic actions of rotation in preparation for Back Somersaults.
The summer is a great time to work on something different with your students. Very often during the regular season, it is difficult to fit something like improvisation into your classes. There is always technique that needs working on, choreography …
As the New Year begins and students return from the Holiday break there is a chance that as you get into the months of February and March you may experience a lull in both attendance and enthusiasm. Chances are it …
Using improvisation, whether as a class unto itself or as a tool in technique class, can provide a multitude of benefits for your students.
Front Limber: The old term for this movement was Front Over, but in reality is a Backbend in reverse, i.e. getting into a Backend from a Front Bending action. #1 Execute the preparation as for a Handstand, bringing the legs …
If the body is the instrument, the music is the voice Who would have thought that something as basic as your everyday speaking voice could be a powerful force to be reckoned with? Why is this so? Your speaking voice …
This just in: Teaching dance is hard work! You love to teach. You love your students (yes, I know there are a few who can be annoying and you maybe could live withoutbut by and large you love your students). …
So often, I find that dancers become totally confused if they are asked to change their front. They become disorientated without the mirror in front of them and consequently are not able to give their energies fully to the choreography. …
A Four-part Examination into a Special Subgroup of Students
I am a firm believer that we, as dance teachers, need to develop life skills in our students that will not only last a lifetime but enhance the students day to day way of life. Dance can and will be …
With over 45 years of teaching dance and theatrical acrobatics in New York City I have found the following technical notes to be of value to teachers who teach or would like to start teaching Theatrical Acrobatics and Tumbling. As …
I remember when I first started taking dance lessons. It was 5 boys, including myself and 10 girls. The teacher had a great time choreographing and teaching because the boys brought a unique energy to the class and to what …
The majority of dance students dance because they have a genuine love for it. Very often when they are younger they find it easier to perform as they dance. Simply because they are uncomplicated and approach their classes and choreography …
A Four-part Examination into a Special Subgroup of Student
One of the big challenges today as a teacher is to get respect from your students. Unfortunately, part of it is just the way of todays society. You have a choice as a teacher as to what the relationship with …
Late-beginning Students: A Four-part Examination into a Special Subgroup
