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...
Why dancers need creative rest If there is one thing that seems to define the dance industry, I would say it is hustle. The dance life is not easy, by any means. Dancers have to work hard to achieve success, whether it is as a performer, choreographer, dance...
Like author Alice Walker, I believe that “hard times require furious dancing.” I have written, time and time again, that dance has the potential to empower individuals, unite communities, and be a force for good in the world. But when I first learned that schools and...
Why do dance students need to sit out and observe class? We’ve all been there … Ms. Shannon? My (stomach, big toe, left elbow, eyebrow, etc.) hurts so bad I can’t even move right now! Or … Ms. Shannon? I fell off my bike two days ago...
Why gender inclusivity matters in dance Like many in the dance world, I was appalled by Good Morning America’s 2019 coverage of Prince George and the fact that he takes ballet classes. I was sad for George and all the little boys who might feel ashamed...
Why self-care matters – especially in the summer Hello, Sweet Summer! Hopefully, you are getting ready to enjoy at least something of a break – or at least a change of pace for the summer months! If you are in the “done club” and ready...
