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How to Teach Social Skills in Dance Class

How to Teach Social Skills in Dance Class

by shannondoolingdances | Oct 14, 2022 | For Dance Teachers

Do your dancers struggle with social skills – or are they overly social?   Time and time again, I read posts from dance teachers in Facebook groups asking for tips on managing overly chatty and talkative  students in their dance classes. The responses from...
Dance Improvisation Tips and Activities for Advanced Dancers

Dance Improvisation Tips and Activities for Advanced Dancers

by shannondoolingdances | Sep 16, 2022 | For Dance Teachers

Why is improvisation important for advanced dancers?   It is increasingly important for dancers of all levels and dance styles to be skilled in dance improvisation, as it has exploded in popularity throughout the dance industry in recent years. Dancers –...
Recommended Reading: Books on Choreography and Creative Practice

Recommended Reading: Books on Choreography and Creative Practice

by shannondoolingdances | Sep 9, 2022 | For Choreographers

Igniting your creative spark   As choreographers, it can be easy to feel burnout or bored with our creative work. We are constantly trying to push ourselves creatively and get better at our craft. On my blog, I offer a number of tool to help ignite your creative...
Four Habits for Dance Studio Owners to Start in the First Six Weeks of Class

Four Habits for Dance Studio Owners to Start in the First Six Weeks of Class

by shannondoolingdances | Aug 16, 2022 | For Dance Studio Owners

The importance of establishing good habits at the start of the dance season   The beginning of a new dance season is full of possibility … but it can also be nerve-wracking for studio owners! Will your clients return? Will new students enroll? Will teachers...
Dance Improvisation Tips & Activities for Beginning Dancers

Dance Improvisation Tips & Activities for Beginning Dancers

by shannondoolingdances | Jul 9, 2022 | For Dance Teachers

Why is improvisation important for beginning dancers?   One of my biggest regrets as a dancer is not becoming comfortable with improvisation at a younger age. Early in my dance training and career, I shied away from improv as I found it intimidating. I was...
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