"HOW TO" SHUFFLE FLAP COMBINATION PART I

Exciting "How To" Shuffle Flap Combination By Aaron Turner. Aaron has many great videos in the members area. Check out this FREE sample!

I DON’T WANT TO SEE THE CHOREOGRAPHY, I WANT TO SEE THE DAN…

When choreographers have a vision, it’s usually about the work in its entirety. The concept. The story. The feelings they hope the movement evokes. That’s what touches the audience and speaks to their soul; the essence and the spirit of …

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BALLET TEACHING TIPS FOR PIROUETTES

Here is a great ballet video teaching tip presented by Matthew Powell to help your students improve their pirouettes

GIVING YOUR NOTICE & KEEPING IT AMICABLE

Teachers, we have all been in the position where we have taught for dance studios that started off as a wonderful experience; where we have invested a number of years only to discover that at a certain point, it’s time …

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FOR EVERY DANCE WORD WALL

Every dancer benefits from inspirational words and sayings which lift their spirit, keep them motivated, reflect a studio's mission and speaks to their dancing soul. Below are some of my favorite, which I've collected over the years which always seem …

Getting Dancers to Emote on Stage

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. Often times …

NAVIGATING CREATIVE BLOCK

We’ve all been there….the time when the ideas just aren’t flowing and we are facing a deadline of ten+ numbers to be choreographed in a matter of weeks...We sit and barrel through trying to find music which inspires us to …

Priority Registration & Student Recommendations

As the season comes to an end, it is important to create a sense of urgency to encourage your current students to sign up for next year's classes before they leave for the summer.

More Students Or More Income?

But here is the million dollar question... Do you want more students or more income? I hope the main goal is the latter. Furthermore, if you are in a remote area or in a place that has a lot of …

When Students Decide to Part Ways

It’s inevitable. At some point in owning your dance studio a student is going to want to part ways and stop dancing. If you’re lucky, it may happen only a handful of times over the course of your career, but …

EXPANDING YOUR MUSICAL REPERTOIRE

Is faculty music selection a constant stress? Do you have to approve all music choices because teachers choose the same music or inappropriate content, music that does not match your recital theme, dated and overdone songs, etc.? How do you …

IMPORTANT RECITAL APPEARANCE REMINDERS

With just a few more weeks to go, I wanted to share a few reminders that can transcend your year-end shows from “nice, little dances” to “professional caliber performances!” It’s easy to let things slip by whether it be with …

The True Meaning of Expecting Excellence

I am a dance teacher who expects excellence. I make no apologies for that. Neither should you. Whether you want to call it an, "old school," way of thinking or just plain" too tough," on today's young dancers, I disagree. …

5 TIPS FOR MANAGING EXCESSIVE STUDENT INJURIES

In recent years there seems to be an over-abundance of ailments, injuries, illnesses, etc. Have you noticed it too? Sometimes I walk into the studio and feel like I’m constantly taking the first five minutes of class to greet my …

5 TIPS FOR BRINGING IN GUEST ARTISTS

Bringing in master classes, workshops or guest choreographers for your students can be a wonderful experience for a number of reasons. While the in-house faculty you hand select should be a group of teachers who consistently challenge your students, raise …