by shannondoolingdances | Jun 13, 2026 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
Why should you use play as a teaching method in the dance studio? Incorporating play as a teaching method into the dance studio can have many benefits for your dance students. Play keeps dance students engaged in their learning, helps them to grow in dance...
by shannondoolingdances | Oct 23, 2025 | 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! Summer is the perfect time to try something new in your dance classes. After a long season, dance teachers and students are ready for a different experience: new dance skills, activities, or concepts. Summer...
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,...
