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5 Ways to Use Play in the Dance Studio
Why should you use play as a teaching method in the dance studio? Incorporating play as a…
21 Ways to Manage Distracting Behaviors in Dance Classes
What are distracting behaviors in the dance studio? Distracting behaviors can happen in any…
All about contemporary dance
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…
10 Activities for Summer Dance Camps or Classes
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…
Dance technique tip: Lengthen, don’t hold
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,…
16 ways to foster joy in your dance classes
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…
Recommended Reading: Dance Memoirs and Biographies, Part 1
Add some dance inspiration to your reading list Dance inspiration can be found in many places, especially in this digital age. But for me, the greatest inspiration often lies within the pages of a good book. Growing up as a hopeful ballerina-in-training, I lost…
Strategies for Cleaning Choreography with Dance Students
How can I help my dance students perform their best on stage? Helping dance students perform their best on stage can require a lot of hard work from both the dance teacher/choreographer and the students. The dancers must work hard to learn and memorize the…
How to help dancers perform better together
Why teamwork matters in dance A while back, I had the opportunity to be a guest on Making the Impact Podcast during the season six episode “From Solo to Squad: Respect and Teamwork in Dance.” I had a great time chatting with Courtney Ortiz, Lesley…
Dance Technique Tip: Lead with Your Heart
Welcome to the Dance Technique Tip Blog Series Welcome to a new blog series, Dance Technique Tips! This series will feature short and simple tips to help dancers improve their dance technique. These tips are based on my experience as a performer, choreographer,…
Guest Blog Post: Mental Skills for Dancers
The Holistic Dance Teacher Guest Blog Series Welcome to the The Holistic Dance Teacher Guest Blog Series! Through this blog series, I will introduce you to some of the amazing dance industry professionals that I have had the opportunity to work with and be…
5 Ways to Practice Gratitude in the Dance Studio
Why is it important to practice gratitude? As I’m writing this post, it is Thanksgiving weekend – so gratitude is top of mind. There have been constant reminders to be thankful on social media, in the news, and elsewhere in daily life for at least…
Why you can’t skip the fundamentals in dance training
Why you can’t skip the fundamentals in dance training Here is one of the most important things that I think dancers, dance parents, and my fellow dance teachers should know: You cannot skip the fundamentals in dance training. I mean, I guess you can,…
Ways to approach holidays in your dance classes
How to approach holidays in your dance classes A while back, I received a message from a fellow dance educator who had a new student join their class. This dance student did not celebrate holidays, as per their family’s religious background. The dance…
How Parents Can Help Their Kids Deal with Adversity in Dance
What is adversity? Adversity – we know it when we experience it. Adversity comes in many forms, from a difficult situation, to an unfortunate event, a spell of bad luck, or things just not going our way. Sometimes defined as misfortune or distress, and…
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