As a dance teacher, you know that the dance industry looks very different this year than ever before. Between dance studios re-opening amid a pandemic and those looking to pivot their services online, COVID-19 has presented a scenario that we …
Any student at any level can always use a refresher when it comes to turning technique. It is also especially essential when teaching younger students the basics as well. Every teacher has their own special way of teaching turns, but …
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Teaching Dance is much more than just teaching steps. You know that, but how do you stay in the right headspace yourself?
Let’s be honest. We all have students who, in class, execute movement with ability, are focused enough to demonstrate they are retaining information and seem to comprehend the lessons being taught. They move well, show promising physical agility, travel across …
With 33 year of experience as a dance studio owner and business consultant for dance studio owners from around the world. I have seen and heard many issues that are challenging and can be very stressful. However, keep in mind …
With every year I teach, the more and more I realize how important it is for the fundamental building blocks of technique to be taught. It’s not the tricks or the flashy turns or the “advanced” lessons that are most …
When we teach young dancers and they are starting to execute movement, often times the comprehension of that somatic initiation and execution takes a while to sink in. We all have had dancers who can replicate a piece of choreography …
As a Dance Studio Owner, you might be thinking makeover? UGH! But not to worry not everything is going to cost you an arm and a leg. See how you can upgrade your studio
We all know a beautiful port de bras starts with a strong back. The arms, shoulders and core all play an equally important role, but we often find students initiating from the arms, not the back and also not utilizing …
Think about a time when class was over and you felt that your students “just didn’t get” what you were trying to teach that day.
Now more than ever Dance Studio Owners need to be flexible and open to different ideas on where to have your students perform. Check out these options!
So, you went ahead and tried out some different marketing ideas and new families are starting to contact you who are interested in your program. You are noticing perhaps that things are a little bit different?
“ALL I EVER NEEDED WAS THE MUSIC AND THE MIRROR.” -CASSIE, A CHORUS LINE As a teacher, think about the aforementioned famous quote for a second. Think about all your years of training and the “norm” which makes up a …
The Dance Teacher Dilemma: Have you ever notice how the day's events can get in the way of your creativity? There you are, ready to start creating a routine to a piece of music that you have been eager to …
Chaplin left us with 4 statements to live by. We totally agree, check it out!
