Mark your calendar: 2027 registration opens Sept 15th. Get reminded HERE!
In this session Steve Sirico will present 3 challenging situations that you and your business may face in the future. This class is all about problem solving and how to become the “Fixer” at your studio. Let’s face it, challenges will happen so this class will show you how to be prepared for anything you may be facing.
Breaking down a routine from the Basics and incorporating hip hop fundamentals and grooves to take your dancers to the next level.
An upbeat, fun tap combo focusing on musicality and phrasing.
This seminar will focus on dancer wellness, a topic that is near and dear to his heart. As a chiropractor and wellness expert, Dr. Edwards has extensive experience working with dancers and helping them overcome the unique challenges they face, such as repetitive stress injuries and overuse injuries.
This class will show combinations and exercises from the novice/beginner stages, increasing in difficulty, through the intermediate level, to the most advanced or challenging level of tap. I also would like to open the floor to all my fellow educators- to answer specific questions, or show combinations regarding specific moves.
Learn valuable insights on how to boost the profits you make on your studio’s recital by applying a more strategic approach to marketing, sales and pricing. Build excitement and reach with your marketing of the event using an effective combination of online and offline media. Increase revenue through selling additional products and ad space.
Learn important tips on pelvic alignment and how to get your dancers’ feet to look fantastic.
All studios offer dance classes and performances. What can be the ultimate differentiator? Learn the one thing that matters more than anything else to stand out from the rest.
A quick lecture on Cold vs. Warm stretching, learning the differences. Discussing the challenges of overstretching as well as teaching partner stretching for hamstrings/ Adductors/Abductors/ Lower Back//Upperback/Feet/Ankles/Calves.
Taking it to the finish line! Giving tasks is easy, following up that they get complete, not so easy! Join this session to get 3 easy accountability steps to gain consistency in follow through with your team and yourself.
Here is a great exercise to get your students to understand how to get grounded
This piece is a funk tap dance which punctuates the funk groove while maintaining a smooth swag. Musically it is a little different than many funk pop grooves in that it is a shuffle rhythm which is emphasized in the drums and bass. The vocal line from Bruno Mars and Cardi B provide the smoothness while the underlining groove provides the punch. It truly exemplifies “Martian Tap”!
Angela D’Valda Sirico will share the various ways to help your dancers look their best on stage. Understanding the value of Angles will not only help the dancers but will also make your choreography look spectacular! In this seminar we will cover ways to place the feet, legs, arms and head to create beautiful pictures. Most dancers have technical weaknesses ,and it is our job as teachers to camouflage them in an artistic and presentable way.
Great teaching tips on how to get your students to learn beats and keeping them clean
Did you know that you can build a management team to support you with out having full-time employees? Stop doing everything on your own and build a team to help you grow!
Here is a great musical theater routine to the song Waving through a Window from the Musical Dear Evan Hansen your dancers will love!
