I was teaching for another teacher the other day, and when the class was completed the pupils rushed off to get their clothes. I shouted at them ‘girls where is your curtsey.’ They looked at me awkwardly and then half-heartedly made there way back onto the floor and did a terrible attempt at a reverence … Read more
The best way to teach the ballet positions feet to little ones, is to use a language that little dancers will understand. It is not important in a five year old’s mind to learn what 1st Position is, they are just there to dance and have fun. With little ballerinas it is best to stick to … Read more
If you are asking ‘how do I jump higher in my dancing,’ then I have some tips for you taken from male ballet dancers that just seem to soar through the air so effortlessly. The aim when you do grande allegro in ballet is to look as if you are flying for an instant. It’s … Read more
The elements of dance are the tools of the craft. These are things you already do in everyday life but haven’t thought about much. The elements of dance are the foundational concepts and vocabulary that help students develop movement skills and understand dance as an artistic practice. In this article, I am going to be relating … Read more
I have just bought myself Adventures In Pre School Dance, Imaginative Series, Volume 3 and am suitably impressed. I was getting a bit sick of all my existing themes, ideas, and music, so when I saw this collection by Andrew Holdsworth I decided to give it a try. There is nothing quite like revamping your classes … Read more
Baby ballet class can be both frustrating and challenging for a dance teacher, but if you plan it right, it can be an absolute breeze – well not really, but you can get as close to perfect as you can with that age group. Planning And How To Teach Your Baby Ballet Class When planning … Read more
As a teacher of dance, it is always good to know what to expect from children at their various ages so that you can better prepare your classes. The most important thing when teaching children to dance is to make their lessons fun and exciting. You will be able to tell by the expressions on … Read more
Are you a dance teacher who is pulling her hair out in the process of how to teach skipping to your babies? Unfortunately, if a 3-year-old can’t skip naturally already, it is usually quite difficult to teach them the skill of skipping for dance purposes. All children should learn this skill as it is a … Read more
I often get asked by my pupils how to become a dance teacher, teach children and if I think it is a worthwhile profession. How To Become A Dance Teacher If you want to become a dance teacher, it does require the following: Years of dance training, preferably from a young age; Studying through the … Read more
Because dance is a moving art form, sometimes it is good to concentrate on stillness in dance. This is something that we don’t think about a lot but is quite important in getting an overall picture of a dance and understanding what stillness in dance is all about. How To Incorporate Stillness In Dance Into … Read more