If you were like me, you danced everything full-out - all the time, every time. There was never a glimmer of a thought about marking something unless the teacher instructed it was OK to do so. Even then, you rarely …
Gone are the days when a dancer could define themselves simply as a "jazz dancer" or a "ballet dancer." Such narrow labels no longer serve a dancer’s career or their potential, and limiting oneself to just one style can even …
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 …
We nurutre our dancers to take everything with a grain of salt; to take the compliments and the criticisms, to not get too high or too low about accomplishments and failures. We prepare them for the harshness of the outside …
In the world of dance, what separates an average piece from a truly captivating one often comes down to the smallest details—the nuances that elevate the work. One of those crucial details that is often overlooked is focus. While tricks …
The basics aren’t so basic anymore. It seems that, over time, a growing number of young dancers have lost touch with the fundamentals of their craft—those essential building blocks on which more complex movements and techniques are built. This shift …
This is always a fun topic. Don't you just love it when you see a student do something wrong and you excitedly give them the correction only to be told "I didn't do that" Oh really, then what am I …
If you can wrap our heads around this, I believe that a whole lot of stress, anger and anxiety would simply melt away. I can tell you 1000% that it has helped me, big time!
As a dance teacher or studio owner, one of the challenges you’ll inevitably face is managing student behavior, especially as dancers reach the pre-adolescent and adolescent stages. During these times, personalities start to take shape, and other interests may begin …
Why do you dance? It’s a question that seems simple, but the answer can be vast, layered, and deeply personal. Have you ever stopped to reflect on why you dance? The reasons behind our passion for dance evolve with time …
As business owners we are hyper focused on making sure our customers are happy and how we can keep them coming back year after year. However, what we have found through the 35+ years of running a business is that …
We know dance, as an art form, requires immense dedication, passion, and a combination of both physical and mental skills. Teaching dance however, and even more so, being good at it is a whole different animal. The skill set needed …
As a dance studio owner, there comes a moment in every career when a student decides it’s time to part ways with dance. For some, it’s a rare event, a handful of instances over the years. For others, it may …
With 33 year of experience as a dance studio owner and business consultant for dance studio owners from around the world. I have seen and heard many issues that are challenging and can be very stressful. However, keep in mind …
What do you do when you see students go “half-at” things; particularly dancers with talent and facility? I often sit back and think to myself, did I ever give off this kind of blasé attitude when I was training? No. …
As a dance teacher, creator and motivator to your class it is imperative that you stay fresh and inspired. The key to this is to know and understand what makes you tick.
