How To Teach So Well That Students Retain What They Have Learned

how to teach student so well they retain what they have learned

Here are some tips on how to teach so well that students retain what they have learned. I find that many teachers in the dancing world complain that their students don’t remember from week to week what they are teaching them. Many instructors also complain that an excessive number of students are not not retaining … Read more

How To Become A Successful Acro Teacher

how to become a successful acro teacher

In 2020 during COVID, I decided to take another dance form on board, and I decided to venture into the world of Acro, as this seemed like a natural progression. I was drawn to Acro because of the flexibility and strength training. For years I have tried unsuccessfully to get my students to attend separate … Read more

Tips For Improving Your Turns And Leaps

tips for improving leaps and turns

There are so many things involved in improving your turns and leaps in your dancing, and it follows on from building a great foundation of technique involving all of the following skills. Balance Achieving balance is like the holy grail of dance, right? It’s all about core strength here. A strong core acts like a … Read more

Best Way To Teach Young Children To Dance/Move

Best Way To Teach Young Children To Dance

If you are wondering what the best way to teach young children to dance is, it is not by doing endless plies or tendus. It’s actually about teaching them to move with increased control, coordination, and confidence. Fundamental movements involve the raw or core movement, devoid of aesthetic refinement or style. In order to learn … Read more

The Importance Of Feet, Especially Aimed At Dancers

the importance of feet

Let’s look at the importance of feet. This article is aimed at dancers, but feet are very underrated parts of the body, so it pertains to all of us. The Importance of Feet Step into the fascinating world of the human foot, a marvel of intricate design and functionality. Despite its often-overlooked presence, the foot … Read more

How To Improve Your Ballet Technique

how to improve your ballet technique

What is in ballet technique you may ask?  Classical Ballet Technique The Basic Principles of Classical Ballet Technique book has some great tips on how to improve your ballet technique and is written by an ex-dancer and teacher. It is a good resource to have for both teachers and dancers. Dance has never been as … Read more

Ballet Mistakes To Try And Avoid

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The Teaching of Classical Ballet: Common Ballet Mistakes in Young Dancers and Their Training This post contains affiliate links, which means that the owner of this website may get commissions on qualifying purchases. Here are some common ballet mistakes that dancers need to try and avoid at all costs. Repeating the same mistakes over time … Read more

Dance Teacher Career Information – Pros and the Cons

dance teacher career information

If you are deciding whether or not you want to be a teacher of dance, here is some dance teacher career information you may find interesting. As a teacher of dance myself, I find it both an enjoyable and rewarding career. It has many ups and downs, just like any job, and sometimes it is … Read more