Category: For Teachers

how to keep dancers engaged during the summer

How to keep dancers engaged during the summer

Summer is here, and depending on where your studio is located, you may already be feeling the summer heat. While summer is typically a joyous time for students and families to enjoy less rigorous schedules and take much-needed vacations, dance studio owners are busy planning for fall registration and thinking

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A young dancer rehearses before a recital

How to Boost a Dancer’s Self-Esteem Before a Recital

The moments before a dancer steps out onto the stage for their recital performance can be some of their most exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Whether it’s their first recital or they have several seasons of experience, the pressure of performing perfectly in front of a crowd never truly disappears. Though that

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A youth ballet class begins to stretch before beginning their class

Top 20 Dance Costume Companies

Picking out costumes for your dancers is one of the best times of the year…if you know what dance costume companies to start looking at. There are so many different vendors that it can be hard to separate the top brands from other brands. We’ve compiled a list of the

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How to Inspire Your Dance Students

To excel in the dance studio or on stage, dancers need to remain dedicated and committed to practice. They also require a ton of inspiration because rigorous training and practice can be both physically and mentally demanding.   So, how to inspire your dance students? The best way to inspire dance

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How To Cater To Different Learning Styles In A Dance Class

“Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding.” Robert John Meehan One of the first things that child psychologists will tell you is that every child has a different learning style, and applying a one-size-fits-all

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Dance costume ordering guide.

The ultimate guide for ordering dance costumes

As a dance teacher, you know a lot goes into creating the perfect dance routine. From music selection and choreography, to cast and costume choice- there are multiple components you must pay specific attention to when preparing for an upcoming performance. Whether it be for a dance competition, dance recital

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