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Dance Improvisation Tips and Activities for Advanced Dancers
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 –...
Recommended Reading: Books on Choreography and Creative Practice
Igniting your creative spark As choreographers, it can be easy to feel burnout or bored with our creative work. We are constantly trying to push ourselves creatively and get better at our craft. On my blog, I offer a number of tool to help ignite your creative...
Four Habits for Dance Studio Owners to Start in the First Six Weeks of Class
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...
The Holistic Dance Teacher
- An approach to teaching and choreography that focuses on each dancer as an individual and an important part of their dance community, with equal emphasis on growth in dance technique, artistry, and overall wellbeing through social and emotional learning
- A collection of affordable resources that help teachers and choreographers easily implement The Holistic Dance Teacher Approach in their classes and creative work – without sacrificing work-life balance.
- Online services to support teachers and choreographers in their work, including online adjudication, coaching, and consultation.