Dance’s representation on T.V. has helped make great strides for the world of dance in terms of recognition and respect, without a doubt. It has allowed young dancers to see dreams realized as well as the hard work, dedication and rejection which goes along with the territory. While it has opened up dance for the greater community, there is a troubling, double edged sword which leaves little to be desired ..read more

The holidays are quickly approaching and it’s the perfect time to take pause with young dancers and give thanks for all that we are afforded. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how truly lucky we are when life gets busy, so… taking a moment to reflect and remember is important. What better way than to instill a tradition with students and spread kindness throughout your studio. Not only will it evoke the feeling of gratitude and joy, but it also serves as team building exercises, camaraderie and studio spirit ..read more

The holidays are quickly approaching and it’s the perfect time to take pause with young dancers and give thanks for all that we are afforded. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how truly lucky we are when life gets busy, so… taking a moment to reflect and remember is important. What better way than to instill a tradition with students and spread kindness throughout your studio. Not only will it evoke the feeling of gratitude and joy, but it also serves as team building exercises, camaraderie and studio spirit ..read more

Working with young dancers, we are accustomed to giving feedback, critique and correction as young bodies and minds progress and develop. While technical and performance skills are on the forefront of one’s training agenda, part of one’s dance education should also reflect alternative skills, which go hand in hand with that technique ..read more

In this wonderful Holiday of Gratitude, it is important to focus on what we are grateful for and how to make the most of the next 30-days and beyond ..read more

Welcome to a new Motivational Blog that will appear on Dance Teacher Web each and every month. Need some motivation and inspiration to see things through? …You’ve come to the right place ..read more

Technique is a crucial aspect of any dance class, we all know that. It is the fundamental foundation of dance which propels a dancer’s growth, increases flexibility, enhances strength and teaches them essentially, “how to dance.” If our dancers are with us long enough, they learn our warm-ups and often know them backwards and forwards without us doing it alongside them ..read more

It’s important to recognize that the most effective way to ensure consistency and clarity in setting expectations, is to represent a united front. When children see follow-through coming from parents, it lets them know they are like-minded with similar philosophies and expectations. Well, the same really holds true for you as studio directors when it comes to supporting your teachers ..read more

Musicality is an essential component to being a dancer. They go hand and hand. A dancer without musicality is like a scientist who doesn’t know the elements. It just doesn’t work. While some dance students have an instinctual, keen sensibility towards musicality, others may not. Wherever they are at in their musical journey, we as dance teachers can help develop this skill over time ..read more

When choreographers have a vision, it’s usually about the work in its entirety. The concept. The story. The feelings they hope the movement evokes. That’s what touches the audience and speaks to their soul; the essence and the spirit of the moving bodies ..read more