Dancer Burnout: How to Get Students Through the Season
It’s the middle of the season. Are routines are looking fine but feeling tired? Are dancers going through the motions but also holding back? Have you heard more complaining than usual? You’ve got the warning signs of some imminent dancer burnout. Few things are more natural for dancers, athletes, or people who practice their talent […]
Tap Dance Music: Great Music Selections for Tap Dance Class
Tap routines can match a number of musical genres.
Dance Teacher Education: Strengthen Your Own Identity as a Dancer
Teaching dance is a fulfilling career that allows you to share your passion with others. A dance teacher education can be a combination of performance, formal training, and other experiences with dance. After dancing their entire lives, some dancers decide to devote their time to teaching. However, dance teachers lead busy, hectic lives ruled by […]
The Debate: Set Barre Work vs. Combinations
Nearly all dance teachers will agree that the barre work is an integral part of ballet practice. However, what many teachers don’t agree on is whether it’s better to do the same set barre work every week or different combinations. This very topic got lots of attention in the forum Ballet Talk For Dancers, where […]
Styles of Ballet: An Overview
Ballet has a rich history that goes back hundreds of years and spans various continents and countries. As a result, the has undergone many modifications as dancers and teachers incorporated new styles of ballet and techniques into their practice. Years of experimentation and artistic inspiration have established various ballet styles that each have special characteristics […]
Tips for Effective Group Choreography
Follow these tips for creating effective group choreography that wows the crowd.
Dance Choreography for Kids: Teaching Tips
While kindergartners won’t be performing “Giselle” anytime soon, you can teach them the basic building blocks of learning choreography.
Making Creative Movement Lesson Plans
Creative movement is offered as a class at many dance studios and is designed to introduce children to the idea of expressing themselves through movement.
What Is Classical Ballet?
Learn more about the rich history of classical ballet.
Summer Dance Ideas to Increase Studio Income
While it’s hard to imagine lazy days of sun during not-so-fun January, it’s a good time to start thinking about how you will generate revenue for your studio during the summer.
Teaching Dance in Schools
For dance teachers who have only taught at studios, teaching at a school provides many rewarding opportunities to positively impact students and the rest of the community.
7 Ways to Ensure a Strong Dance Summer
As I sit down to write this article, it’s 10 below zero outside the doors of my studio. We are in the depths of winter in Wisconsin and summer is on my mind. But, I’m not thinking about vacations or visits to the local pool. My mind is fixed on the programming I can offer […]
How to Start a Musical Theatre Program
Consider these tips on how to begin your own musical theater program.
5 Benefits of Practicing Dance Improvisation
Here are five noteworthy benefits of taking a less-than-structured approach to dance class.
4 Tips on Using Dance Props During Class
It doesn’t matter if you’re working with preschoolers or pre-professionals – props can be a welcome addition to just about any dance class.
