by shannondoolingdances | Feb 24, 2020 | For Dance Teachers
Why performance skills matter in dance training Have you ever watched a dancer who was just stunning technically – extensions to to the ear, super coordinated, gorgeous use of weight and space, incredible jumps and turns – but just doesn’t...
by shannondoolingdances | Feb 13, 2020 | For Dance Teachers
Why I love “Bring a Friend” Dance Classes Confession time: I absolutely LOVE introducing new students to dance. I am the teacher that eagerly signs up to teach the beginner dance classes. There is something magical about welcoming a new dancer into...
by shannondoolingdances | Jan 21, 2020 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers
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...
by shannondoolingdances | Dec 21, 2019 | For Choreographers, For Dance Teachers
This is the second in a guest blog series by Jonathan Cain, Chartered Financial Consult®, cellist, engineer, and (if I may add) husband extraordinaire! The goal of this series is to provide basic information on taxes for independent artists, such as performers, dance...
by shannondoolingdances | Nov 4, 2019 | For Dance Teachers
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving in the dance studio? Thanksgiving is, hands down, my favorite holiday. Yummy food, time with family, no pressure to find the perfect costume or gift … what’s not to love? But Thanksgiving has never been an easy...
by shannondoolingdances | Sep 19, 2019 | For Choreographers, For Dance Teachers
This is the first in a guest blog series by Jonathan Cain, Chartered Financial Consult(R), cellist, engineer, and (if I may add) husband extraordinaire! The goal of this series is to provide basic information on taxes for independent artists, such as performers, dance...