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 | Apr 15, 2025 | For Choreographers, For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Students, For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
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...
by shannondoolingdances | Apr 2, 2025 | For Choreographers, For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
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...
by shannondoolingdances | Nov 30, 2024 | For Choreographers, For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Students, For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
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...
by shannondoolingdances | Apr 5, 2024 | For Choreographers, For Dance Teachers
Welcome to The Holistic Dance Teacher Guest Blog Series I am thrilled to introduce The Holistic Dance Teacher Guest Blog Series! In the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with and be inspired by incredible dance teachers,...
by shannondoolingdances | Sep 16, 2022 | For Choreographers, For Dance Studio Owners, 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 –...
