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Part of being a well-rounded dancer is to have the ability to articulate observations and speak about dance just as much as executing steps properly. A rich, thorough dance curriculum includes one in which "dance literacy" is acknowledged; where dancers …
**Teachers, with young or beginner ballet students, the use of proper vocabulary is a must right from the start. Why not reinforce the lessons with a fun "Do-Now" or "Take-Home" task?!**
**_"Why stop dreaming when you wake up?"_ Walt Disney** What a terrific question by the man that turned his dreams constantly into reality. I am sure he had many moment of doubt. But he never let that stop him for …
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 …
Catch our new video exclusive with DTW faulty member and ballet teacher extraordinaire Matthew Donnell on his teaching philosophy and important advice for you and your students!
As dance teachers who spend countless hours with our students in the studio week after week and year after year, it's sometimes easy for the lines of the relationship to blur in terms of dance teacher to student vs. friend …
This time of year cleaning your choreography becomes a very important aspect of your classes. Major time will be spent on the cleaning process. With recitals, showcases, demonstrations and national competitions just around the corner, cleaning will be a critical …
Teachers, we all know the most exciting part of dance for our students is the opportunity to perform. Dancers prepare all year for that stage time when all of their hard work and commitment has paid off and brought them …
Everyone knows that costuming goes hand in hand with great choreography; and the look of a piece can make or break the artistic vision set forth by the choreographer. But, while none of us have a limitless budget, this week …
Well......It's about time we "officially" introduced you to one half of our amazing founders here at Dance Teacher Web! We are thrilled to touch base with Steve Sirico and pick his brain on his teaching views, philosophies and what has …
So….I'm old-school. I think devoted DTW blog readers have gotten that by now. I'm old-school in my expectations of in-studio class etiquette, my expectations for dress code, my whole teaching philosophy really. Bottom line-I believe when you are in a …
As a dancer, performer, choreographer, teacher, competition judge and spectator I decided it's time to reach the masses with my compiled list of do's and don'ts before heading into another competition season. Use this as an inside glimpse into what …
As studio owners and dance teachers within the private sector, some may be unaware as to what exactly dance education entails within the K-12 setting. Over recent years, public schools have seen a mandated implementation of arts programs within curriculums; …
Teachers, if you have young, beginner, shy or special needs dancers, this is a wonderful introductory improvisation lesson plan I developed to introduce your students to that is non-threatening, engages the senses and build trust among the dancers in your …
As choreographers and dance teachers, we all have had those scheduled time frames where we need to set a piece in the course of one or two rehearsals on a Sunday when the studio is closed or over a vacation …
With Valentine's Day coming up this week, why not get into the spirit with your younger dancers and build a lesson plan around the holiday?! Brainstorm with students about why they love dance and bring this movement sentence to life! …
