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F.A.Q's ABOUT R.A.D. WITH ANGELA D'VALDA SIRICO
This weeks’ DTW Blog answers some of the most FAQ’s regarding the R.A.D. Ballet training method with our very knowledgeable and amazing DTW Co-Director, Angela D’Valda Sirico.
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TAKING THE TIME IN CLASS TO TEACH THE DETAILS
Lately, so many things get generalized, glossed over, breezed by and given half-hearted attention to. We glimpse, we glance, we mark, we coast and this effect trickles down to our dancers. What happened to attention to detail? What happened to …
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UNDERSTANDING ENERGY TO ENHANCE MOVEMENT QUALITY
When we teach young dancers and they are starting to execute movement, often times the comprehension of that somatic initiation and execution takes a while to sink in. We all have had dancers who can replicate a piece of choreography …
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WHEN THE DANCE TEACHER IS INJURED...
When one of our students becomes injured we instinctually and immediately take great care to ensure they follow the necessary steps to recover safely and do as the doctor ordered. We follow up with them throughout the healing process and …
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DANCE STUDIO OWNERS, STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF
The most difficult part of being a studio director is how to take all the components, all the balls juggling in the air, all the “white noise” in the background, opinions, requests and desires of our clients and with a …
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Dance Studio Owner Guide to Customer Retention
Did you know that many major corporations have decided to take more than 60% of their marketing dollars and spend it on retaining or regaining lost customers? Customer Retention: Now more than ever retention is where you should put your …
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FIVE BASIC, FUNDAMENTAL THINGS EVERY DANCE STUDENT SHOULD K…
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 …
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PROFESSIONALISM AND KINDNESS MATTER IN THE DANCE STUDIO
Professionalism, respect, kindness, humility, courtesy, how we speak to one another and share ideas, disagree and discuss, collaborate and learn from one another are still important, relevant & necessary traits a professional should possess.
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Dance Teachers: Your Reputation Is Everything!
As a dance teacher the only thing that you have that can make or break you is your reputation. How you conduct yourself not only with your boss but with your students, parents and fellow faculty members says a lot …
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SAYING FAREWELL TO OUR GRADUATING SENIORS
As we wind down from recital season, we have also reached that point when it’s time to say goodbye to graduating students. Our beloved senior dancers, who many of us have trained since they were little, now stand before us …
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TIPS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN DESIGNING A SUMMER CLASS PROGRAM
We are almost at the end of what is hopefully turning out to be your best year yet and it’s time to turn attention to the summer season! If you haven’t already done so, lining up your summer intensive schedule …
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SET WARM UP OR NO?
The addition of a set-warm-up to your curriculum for dancers has its advantages and disadvantages. This month I wanted to give teachers something to think about in terms of what works best for you and your students.
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BRINGING BACK THE JOY AND POSITVITY IN YOUR DANCE CLASS
Remember when you were little and would twirl and spin just because it was fun? Remember those first pair of ballet slippers and the excitement of being in dance class following your teacher in the front of the room? Remember …
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Studio Owners: Five Things to Help You Stand Out in a Compe…
Dance Studios are a dime a dozen. Right? In some places you can see one every couple of miles. I’m sure you’ve thought to yourself in passing, what makes this one better than that one? What makes mine the standout …
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REMINDING YOUR DANCERS, IT'S ABOUT MORE THAN JUST STEPS
As teachers and choreographers of young dancers, we recognize half the battle is getting our dancers to all look synchronized, understand conceptually and physically what we are trying to convey and present clean technique which highlights their strengths.
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THOUGHTFUL RECITAL THEMING
Directors, what is your take on building an end of the year show which encompasses all your dancers’ and faculty’s hard work while demonstrating continuity and a pleasurable viewing experience? Any memorable performance that we attend usually has rhyme or …
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