It’s always inspirational as choreographers to walk into rehearsal and feel confident you have dancers who are both technically and artistically mature enough to handle the material you are about to give them. What excites us more is having those …
This post features Preschool Ballet Content including ideas on props that will not only stimulate the young dancer’s imagination, but also help them develop motor skills and spatial awareness. It is so important when children are learning to dance between …
Every business, company and thriving organization has built their success on the fundamental core values which they believe supports the essence of who they are and what their service represents. For dance studios, this is no different. Or, at least …
Dance Teachers: Have you ever noticed that sometimes everything feels like a struggle? That you are pushing a boulder up a hill or swimming upstream with every task? Dance Teachers, you are not alone!
Musicality is an essential component to being a dancer. They go hand and hand. A dancer without musicality is like a scientist who doesn’t know the elements. It just doesn’t work. While some dance students have an instinctual, keen sensibility …
Every dancer has 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 …
Is there a key to inspiring more kindness, cooperation, and connection in people? As it turns out, the experience of awe might be just the emotion we need to create a better shared future!
Everything we do we should be done with intention. From taking a breath to mastering a step of choreography, it is so important to remain present in the space you are in at any given moment. In a time where …
We here at Dance Teacher Web would like to take the opportunity to wish you a Happy, Healthy New Year. It has been an unprecedented, challenging and eventful one for everyone and we’re sure you’re just as happy as us …
As a dance teacher, you know that the dance industry looks very different this year than ever before. Between dance studios re-opening amid a pandemic and those looking to pivot their services online, COVID-19 has presented a scenario that we …
Any student at any level can always use a refresher when it comes to turning technique. It is also especially essential when teaching younger students the basics as well. Every teacher has their own special way of teaching turns, but …
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Teaching Dance is much more than just teaching steps. You know that, but how do you stay in the right headspace yourself?
Let’s be honest. We all have students who, in class, execute movement with ability, are focused enough to demonstrate they are retaining information and seem to comprehend the lessons being taught. They move well, show promising physical agility, travel across …
With 33 year of experience as a dance studio owner and business consultant for dance studio owners from around the world. I have seen and heard many issues that are challenging and can be very stressful. However, keep in mind …
With every year I teach, the more and more I realize how important it is for the fundamental building blocks of technique to be taught. It’s not the tricks or the flashy turns or the “advanced” lessons that are most …
