by shannondoolingdances | Jun 4, 2024 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
The Holistic Dance Teacher Guest Blog Series Welcome to the second post in 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...
by shannondoolingdances | Apr 6, 2024 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
Why is team bonding important for dance teams and companies? Have you ever watched a dance performance and been mesmerized by the way the dancers move together on-stage? The formation changes are seamless, the choreography is precise, dancers flow easily into...
by shannondoolingdances | Feb 23, 2024 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
Why should you be teaching empathy in your dance classes? What’s the most important thing we should be teaching in our dance classes right now? Pliés? Alignment? Musicality? If you ask me, it’s EMPATHY. Hear me out: I know that as dance teachers, we should...
by shannondoolingdances | Sep 7, 2023 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
Get set for a great new season of dance If you are a dance teacher gearing up for a new dance season, chances are you might want to implement some new practices in the dance studio. The “fresh start” of back-to-dance season allows us an opportunity...
by shannondoolingdances | Sep 16, 2022 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
Why is improvisation important for advanced dancers? Improvisation has exploded in popularity throughout the dance industry in recent years. Dancers – especially advanced students who want to have a professional career – must be comfortable with dance...
by shannondoolingdances | Mar 17, 2022 | For Choreographers, For Dance Students, For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance 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...
