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.
Dance Teacher Ideas: 5 Lessons to Borrow from School Teachers
Here are five lessons that dance teachers can learn from school teachers and apply in the studio.
Take a Crash Course on Musicality in Dance
Here’s what instructors need to know about musicality and how they can help dancers connect with the music.
Encouraging Dance for Boys in Your Studio
Here are a few steps you can take to make your school a welcoming place for males and females alike.
3 Tips to Keep Focus While Teaching Preschool Dance
When you’re having trouble getting young students to focus during dance class, try using these three tips to keep them engaged and having fun.
Tips for Dance Teachers: Hosting Parent Observation Classes
If you’re thinking about implementing a parent observation period, use these tips to establish best practices that will make the experience positive for all parties involved.
Download a Dance School Progress Report Template
Use this guide to make the most of progress reports and fully address your dancers’ needs.
Teaching Dancers about Facial Expressions
Here’s what you need to know about teaching facial expressions to your budding young artists, as well as a few exercises that may aid your lesson.
Dance Studio Dress Code: Proper Studio Attire
Use these tips to ensure that your dancers stay in dress code and accept the rules of the studio.
Encouraging Healthy Self Esteem in the Dance Studio
Here are a few ways to balance self-esteem and humility in your studio, so you can mold your students into talented dancers and kind individuals.
The Dos and Don’ts of Advancing Dance Students
When it comes time to bump students up to a more advanced class, use these tips to make the transition a smooth one.
Conflict Resolution for Students
Use these strategies in your studio to resolve student fights quickly and get everyone back to doing what they love.
How to Communicate Better While Teaching Dance
Adjusting your language when communicating with dance students can turn good pupils into great ones.
Last Minute Choreography Changes
In the midst of competition and performance season, you may notice parts of your choreography that might look better with this adjustment or that adjustment. Generally, is it a good idea to implement last minute choreography changes prior to a performance? No, probably not. (Especially if you are working with younger or less experienced dancers.) […]
