by shannondoolingdances | Oct 23, 2025 | For Dance Students, For Dance Teachers
What are distracting behaviors in the dance studio? Distracting behaviors can happen in any dance class setting – from preschool creative movement classes to upper level collegiate technique courses. Distracting behaviors may include things like talking...
by shannondoolingdances | Jul 28, 2025 | For Choreographers, For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Students, For Dance Teachers
What is contemporary dance? If you watch dance on TV or attend dance competitions, chances are you’ve seen a LOT of contemporary dance. Contemporary dance has become pervasive in the dance field, influencing almost every dance style from ballet to...
by shannondoolingdances | Jun 25, 2025 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
Try something new in your dance classes this summer! The title of this blog post is pretty self-explanatory! In the summer, many dance teachers may want to try something new in their dance classes. They may want to offer a different experience for their dance...
by shannondoolingdances | May 15, 2025 | For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Teachers
Welcome to the Dance Technique Tip Blog Series Welcome to another post in my Dance Technique Tips blog series! This series features short and simple tips to help dancers improve their dance technique. These tips are based on my experience as a performer,...
by shannondoolingdances | Apr 27, 2025 | For Dance Teachers
Dance should be joyful … Dance is innate – babies learn how to experience the world through movement. Dance is ancient – humanity danced before the development of language and writing. Dance is connection – historically, it has brought...
