If the body is the instrument, the music is the voice Who would have thought that something as basic as your everyday speaking voice could be a powerful force to be reckoned with? Why is this so? Your speaking voice …
As the calendar year comes to an end and you are well into your season, you probably have a good idea of where you are in terms of student headcount and how many student hours that represents. You can also …
"Tis the season to be jolly! It is also a great time of year to say thank you to your staff and faculty. Here is your chance to tell them how much you appreciate their work and effort. We know …
Front Limber: The old term for this movement was Front Over, but in reality is a Backbend in reverse, i.e. getting into a Backend from a Front Bending action. #1 Execute the preparation as for a Handstand, bringing the legs …
Using improvisation, whether as a class unto itself or as a tool in technique class, can provide a multitude of benefits for your students.
This just in: Teaching dance is hard work! You love to teach. You love your students (yes, I know there are a few who can be annoying and you maybe could live withoutbut by and large you love your students). …
With over 45 years of teaching dance and theatrical acrobatics in New York City I have found the following technical notes to be of value to teachers who teach or would like to start teaching Theatrical Acrobatics and Tumbling. As …
I am a firm believer that we, as dance teachers, need to develop life skills in our students that will not only last a lifetime but enhance the students day to day way of life. Dance can and will be …
So often, I find that dancers become totally confused if they are asked to change their front. They become disorientated without the mirror in front of them and consequently are not able to give their energies fully to the choreography. …
The key to building a solid student body base is to constantly be finding ways to increase the pre school students. Pre school classes are generally held during the morning or early afternoon hours, both times that are not used …
A Four-part Examination into a Special Subgroup of Students
If you happen to watch the news or any of the news networks you will be, like most people in America today, scared to death! The truth is the more you hear this bad news, the more you want to …
I remember when Angela and I first started our studio twenty two years ago. We knew a lot about teaching, something about business and very little on how to promote ourselves. We even knew of dance teachers who thought that …
As we embark on the new competition season, now is the time to evaluate your costume strategy.
We have all heard stories about marketing. The most common one that I hear is when a studio owner uses a newspaper ad, post card, self mailer or any other marketing tool one time and is not happy with the …
I remember when I first started taking dance lessons. It was 5 boys, including myself and 10 girls. The teacher had a great time choreographing and teaching because the boys brought a unique energy to the class and to what …
