I get it. You lay out lots of money for competition fees in the hopes of taking your dancers to an event where they will not only get the chance to perform, but also receive valuable, helpful, thoughtful and objective …
The task of music selection year after year can be a daunting one, especially for those of us teaching multiple classes. We aim to be creative, fresh, innovative and contemporary, but the truth is, many struggle to deliver original and …
Continuing ed is a BIG key to the success of any Dance Teacher and Dance Studio Owner. Here are some ideas to consider to expand your knowledge and expertise
Choreographers and dance teachers all have scheduled time frames where we need to set a piece in the course of one or two rehearsals. I have found that having a clear game-plan going into these types of choreography-settings can make …
Every leader has strengths and weaknesses. The key is to understand the value of your character
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“You don’t inspire your teammates by showing them how great you are. You inspire them by showing them how great they are!”
When lesson planning for any class, there are infinite avenues a teacher can take to teach the genre effectively. Jazz itself, in nature, is one of those idioms where teaching the technique correctly should also be compounded with other important …
It is the goal of every studio director to have a business which flourishes and is successful; a studio where dancers are there to learn and work on their craft. Where student support systems are built of peers, parents and …
One excellent FREE source of advertising that small business owners can take advantage of is a press release. What makes it different is that it should not look or appear to be an advertisement. It is helpful to know what …
Preparation and organization are perhaps THE most important factors to determining a successful year of teaching. Even before we get to classes and setting choreography, the way in which we enter into a season will directly correspond to the success …
Discover how you can take lessons from the past and use them as a guide for future successes!
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 …
Beginning pointe is a super exciting milestone in a young dancer’s life. Receiving your first pair of pointe shoes is definitely a time students don’t forget and will always remember. It should certainly be celebrated and met with enthusiasm and …
Whether you’re tech savvy or not, one thing’s for sure - you probably have a website for your business. Now, what if I told you that having a mobile app today is just as important if not more important than …
When we head into competition season we are usually engulfed in setting pieces, rehearsing, ordering costumes and perfecting every last detail so that it is show ready. We spend countless months coming up with concepts for our dances, organizing schedules …
