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Why Tendu Keeps Breaking Down (And How To Fix It)

Tendu is one of those steps that gets taught early and then quietly never really gets solved. It looks simple on paper — brush the foot out, point, and close. But in class, it’s often where a lot of technical …

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IMPROVING RELEVÉ WITH SMART PROGRESSIONS

Holding a steady relevé is one of those skills that looks simple — until you try to build it consistently across a class. And for many dancers, it becomes an ongoing frustration. The heels lift, but they don’t stay there. …

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WHERE DANCERS NEED MORE STRENGTH — NOT MORE STRETCHING

In dance, flexibility usually gets the attention first. Higher extensions, deeper backbends, oversplits — dancers are constantly encouraged to lengthen, stretch, and increase range of motion. But what often gets overlooked is the thing that actually supports all of that …

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TEACHING PRESCHOOL DANCERS WITHOUT CHAOS

Teaching preschool dancers is part dance class, part crowd management, part improv comedy. You gotta go with the flow and make it work! One minute they’re galloping perfectly across the floor, and the next someone is lying face down pretending …

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Dance Studio Owners: Get Organized This Summer!

Summer will soon be over but now is the time to get super organized by establishing a plan. Prioritize your list, set a date with yourself and identify your motivation. Then all you have to do is follow these easy …

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The Real Studio Growth Blueprint: Focus on What Actually Wo…

The Real Studio Growth Blueprint: Stop chasing "magic bullets." Discover the 3 critical strategies for dance studio enrollment and retention from a 38-year industry veteran. Plus, get a sneak peek at the free ELEVATE April strategy blueprint

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HOW DANCE STUDIOS CAN CREATE FUTURE LEADERS

Some of the most important things students learn in a dance studio have nothing to do with dance. Yes, they learn discipline, technique, musicality, and performance skills. But long after combinations are forgotten, many students carry something else with them: …

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Communicating Corrections To Sensitive Students

Some students don’t just hear corrections — they feel them. A simple “watch your shoulders” can land heavier than intended. A quick demonstration from across the room might be received as embarrassment instead of guidance. And what was meant to …

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STRETCH SMART: TEACHING DANCERS SAFE FLEXIBILITY HABITS

Stretching can be one of the most misunderstood parts of a dance class. It looks simple from the outside — hold, breathe, go a little deeper — but in reality, it’s where a lot of bad habits start. Or worse, …

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