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 | 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 | Jan 27, 2025 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
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...
by shannondoolingdances | Nov 12, 2024 | For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Students, For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
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,...
by shannondoolingdances | Oct 10, 2024 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
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...
by shannondoolingdances | Jun 26, 2024 | For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Students, For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
What is adversity in dance training Ok, I’m going to drop a potentially unpopular opinion here: Adversity is actually really good for dance students. Of course, no one likes adversity. No one wants to see a dancer place poorly at competition, fall out of their...
