The debate over competing multiple solos and similar group numbers often comes up in dance teacher discussion. Sometimes the notion is to showcase their talents in every genre and take center stage as much as possible. While it's commendable for …
We often see how each generation of dancers change. With instant gratification in rare form, there has been a trend for a while now which I’m sure you have observed too, especially with your younger ones. In many of my …
Teachers are human. We are indeed the ones our dancers look to for training, motivation, discipline, artistic inspiration and guidance, but indeed at the end of the day we are human. We are not immune to creative blocks, bad days, …
I’m not sure when or how marking in class became a thing. When I trained, (and I may be dating myself,) this was an act one never contemplated, whether in class or rehearsals. Everything was expected to be done full …
There is always a way for our young dancers to maintain conditioning. Even at home. While they may not be inclined to stretch and condition on their own for a whole hour, even a ten minute stretch with direction and …
Welcome to a new Motivational Blog that will appear on Dance Teacher Web each and every month. Need some motivation and inspiration to see things through? …You’ve come to the right place!
If you are lining up some interviews yourself for some new teaching gigs, I’d like to share some helpful hints and thoughts to better help you secure that position! I have been on both sides of the table, interviewing and …
We all love when our students excel and have a stellar performance year. A year where we see the student blossom and have that “A-HA” moment when everything starts to click for them in class. It’s wonderful to see their …
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How we motivate our faculty and students has a direct correlation with positive energy, high spirit and a genuine belief that we can accomplish the goals we set forth for our studios and students. If we ourselves are inspired and …
Dancers usually have a favorite genre. Some may even niche themselves early on as, “a ballet dancer,” a, “hip hop dancer,” a, “contemporary dancer,” etc. While it’s natural to gravitate towards a specific area during one’s training, it should also …
A MUST read for all dance educators. Here's how to make this your best year ever!
Dancers tend to be their own worst critics. We scrutinize every detail and go over things with a fine-tooth comb every day we’re in the studio. Why? It is our natural tendency to identify what needs to be fixed and …
Dedicated dance teachers aim to help our students progress, teach them the “lessons,” prepare them for the future, develop their technique, etc. etc. Often we apply this same mentality to our own lives and goals, constantly wanting to do better …
I am the first person to barrel through pain, injury, etc. For good or bad, it’s in my nature, it’s how I was trained as a young dancer. It’s what I have always done throughout my career and was just …
Every month DTW founders and Veteran Studio Owners Steve Sirico and Angela D'Valda Sirico will tackle a new hot topic with unique tips and powerful suggestions on solutions that you can use right away... Here's to your success!.
