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NEW DANCE YEAR-NEW THEME IDEAS

It’s that time again, signing up new dancers, thinking of the incredible year to come and now… what are we going to do!? What performances will the troupe do?! What themes or shows will the company dance to this year? …

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WHY YOUR DANCERS SHOULD NEVER BE MARKING

I’m not sure when or how marking in class became a thing. During my generation, this was an act one never contemplated, whether in class or rehearsals. Everything was expected to be done full out, with feeling. Every. Single. Time. …

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Mastering Effective Rehearsal Time & Cleaning Practices

When we set numbers we need to give further thought as to how clean they are. How the musicality is sitting with dancers. How crisp the unison and transitions are, etc. While coming up with clever concepts and original choreography …

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GOING BACK TO BASICS TO SEEK INSPIRATION

As teachers and choreographers, our students look to us as the beacon of creativity. Particularly at the start of a new year, dancers await the delivery of new pieces, concepts, movement and music. It is a very exciting time of …

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CREATING A STUDIO CULTURE OF GOOD HABITS

Dance studios and teachers all across the world are sometimes in a position of facing challenging student behavior and disposition. This often occurs around the pre-adolescent or adolescent age when personalities are strongly taking shape and perhaps other interests begin …

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TIPS FOR TEACHER CONDUCT & GIVING TACTILE CORRECTION

When I was training, any correction was a gift. I had teachers who’d take hold of me and fix me, turn me out, poke me, stretch me, mold me, move me and use tactile correction in whichever way necessary to …

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TIPS FOR GETTING ORGANIZED WITH SCHEDULES & DEADLINES

As we are jumping into a brand new year, start the season off right with faculty by having information, schedules and deadlines ready for them! Get everyone on the same page to work together towards a successful and fulfilling year! …

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The Importance of Consistent Technique Warm-Up

Dancers today are faced with a whole generation of fellow versatile, talented technicians. These peers will be their competition, their colleagues and future artists they’ll collaborate with and cross paths with as their dance career flourishes. As teachers who are …

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BEGINNER IMPROVISATION EXERCISES NEW STUDENTS WILL LOVE

Introducing improvisation to beginner students can sometimes feel intimidating for those dancers that are new to the genre. Approaching your inclusion of improvisation into your lesson plans should be made fun, easy to follow and approachable, so dancers don't feel …

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VIDEO VAULT-HOW TO-ADVANCED TURN SEQUENCE

We have a fantastic, "How to" on the video vault today with an advanced turn sequence breakdown with our own Steve Sirico! Enjoy!

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SEVEN THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN AUDITIONING DANCERS FOR COMPA…

Most dancers in the studio setting strive to achieve the illustrious company status at some point in their training if they are serious enough. How you determine who is ready to advance and who needs some more time "marinating" is …

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DTW LIVE CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2018 WRAP-UP

Well.... It’s a wrap! We can’t believe DTW Live Conference & Expo 2018 has come and gone already but what an incredible few days it’s been. So much to reflect upon, on our ten year anniversary. We must start with …

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CRASH COURSE ON ROMANTIC BALLET ERA

Being a ballet teacher means sharing the history of this rich and foundationally essential dance genre. Whether you have beginner students or advanced, sharing the relevance of something like the Romantic Ballet era is essential to understanding ballet history and …

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5 PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES TO CONDITION DANCERS

Conditioning programs for dancers should be an essential part of any training program. Along with regular technique classes, “cross training” will help provide increased cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and endurance benefits. It will also increase core strength and muscle tone and …

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IS SOLID TECHNIQUE ENOUGH ANYMORE?

Dance’s representation on T.V. has helped make great strides for the world of dance in terms of recognition and respect, without a doubt. It has allowed young dancers to see dreams realized as well as the hard work, dedication and …

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