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Ballet Lesson Plan: Pointe Work

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How to Feel Motivated When You Aren't

The Best Way to Move Forward

ULTIMATE LEADERSHIP FOR THE DANCE PROFESSIONAL

Ask yourself this......."**Are you an ultimate leader?"** Join us Monday, August 3rd, 2015 for a special, Pre-Conference workshop at this year's Dance Teacher Web Live Conference & Expo & gain the tools & skills to achieve this important goal. Whether …

THE DANCE TEACHER SELF EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE

At the end of the year or semester it is typical that we assess our student's progress , we look at how much they have learnt over the past year and we see if they are ready to move on …

DANCE STUDIO OWNERS: NOW IS THE TIME TO RECONNECT WITH ALL …

For many of us studio owners this is the time of year when we need to be planning ahead to our next year by finding ways to not only retain and re- energize the customers that we currently have but …

WHAT EXACLTY IS THE R.A.D. BALLET TECHNIQUE?

The Royal Academy of Dance Ballet method is a world-wide codified syllabus and training program that has been around for many years. While it's popularity first started in the United Kingdom, many studios in the US and beyond also use …

VIDEO VAULT: TEACHING MULTIPLE PIROUETTES

**Dance teachers! Learn a wonderful way to teach multiple pirouettes that will help your students turn like a top with one of our favorite DTW faculty members Jessica Smith-Epting!**

STUDIO OWNERS & DANCE FACULTY: HOW TO REPRESENT THE UNITED …

We all recognize with good parenting that the most effective way to ensure consistency and clarity in setting expectations is to represent a united front. When children see follow-through coming from both parents, it lets them know their parents are …

ENGAGING SPINE, PELVIS & CORE AWARENESS IN YOUR DANCERS!

As dance teachers, we are always trying to get dancers to understand the importance of the core, spine and pelvis. Without proper fundamental association of anatomy, dancers at some point will become limited in terms of their progression and visceral …

Advanced Ballet Lesson Plan-Allegro

Ballet Lessson Plan: Centre Point Work

IT’S SHOWTIME! FIVE TIPS TO EFFECTIVELY CLEANING DANCE NUMB…

OK everyone, we are at that time of year when we are setting numbers and need to give thought about the ones that are just about finished. While coming up with clever concepts and original choreography is a given, sometimes …

DEALING WITH STUDENT-TEACHER SOCIALIZING OUTSIDE THE DANCE …

Studio Owners, you work hard to take time to interview teachers and carefully select those who will make a beneficial addition to your team. The right-blend of faculty makes for well-rounded training for your students; creating an experience and exposing …