It's that time gain folks! And we are stoked to be back on the west coast in Las Vegas! We are thrilled to be getting closer to our annual Dance Teacher Web Conference & Expo, this year back at the …
There are times when we are in the studio teaching and progress seems to be at a halt, our dancers’ focus is lacking, the passion and spirit we want to see is dwindling and the frustration of it all can …
Last month we spoke about controlling chaos especially with your front desk. This month I want to talk about ways to streamline your studio office. Whether you have a small or large office area the key is to keep it …
As dance teachers, when one of our students becomes injured we instinctually and immediately take great care to ensure they follow the necessary steps to recover quickly and do as the doctor ordered. We follow up with them throughout the …
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” -Anatole France As a studio director, the most difficult part of the job is how to take all the components, all the …
Expectation. It’s a word in which we often tip toe around. Especially in regards to our younger generation. Are they expected to handle too much? Do too much? Manage too much? Cope with too much? Be responsible & accountable for …
What do you do when you have a student who’s extremely talented, naturally gifted and a brilliant performer but their attitude outshines the aforementioned? How do you handle the lack of respect, the inappropriate comments to peers, the insults to …
Exciting interview by DanceInforma Founder and Chief Editor Deborah Searle
"Top Hat"- Lesson Plan for Creative Movement Classes INTRODUCTION The teacher walks over to the group wearing the class’ special top hat and explains to the students that the person wearing this hat at any point in time is the …
Studio Directors, what is your view on re-auditioning your company members every year? It is definitely food for thought and in my experience an important essential to studio business. The most obvious reason is it gives new dancers an opportunity …
Technique is the most crucial aspect of any dance class, we all know that. It is the fundamental foundation of dance which propels a dancers growth, increases flexibility, enhances strength and teaches them essentially, “how to dance.” If our dancers …
We train our dancers to take everything with a grain of salt; to take the compliments and the criticisms, to not get too high or too low about accomplishments and failures. We prepare them for the harshness of the outside …
Kathleen Marshall has Directed and Choreographed 13 Broadway Shows and has won 3 Tony Awards and 2 Drama Desk Awards. Listen to her great insights on teaching, training and preparing your students. Don't forget to check out her terrific class …
