If you are a dance instructor, you may want to focus on how to teach dancing by not giving negative corrections or corrections the children don’t understand. Using positive reinforcement is a great way to correct your pupils and also make sure your pupils grow in their dancing and understand what they need to work … Read more
Let’s look at how to improve pointe work. Want stronger pointe work or hoping to feel more stable when you’re up on your toes? Getting better on pointe isn’t just about putting on the shoes and hoping for the best. It’s all about building real strength, improving your balance, and making a few smart tweaks … Read more
Simonson Technique is a unique approach to dance that balances artistry with anatomical principles. Created by the brilliant Lynn Simonson, this technique focuses on using the body’s natural alignment to ensure dancers move safely and efficiently. It’s not just about looking good on stage—it’s about being safe and smart in your movements. Lynn Simonson, the … Read more
Most teachers dedicate a few minutes of class time to ballet barre stretches or stretching in general. Some leave you free to stretch yourself, and others give a combination of ballet barre stretches. It is very important for dancers to be both flexible and strong. If you want to read more about stretching exercises, you can … Read more
Here are some choreography tips and ideas for teachers for when you are feeling you need some inspiration. Understanding how to structure choreography lays the groundwork for creating compelling dance routines. A strong choreographic structure brings clarity and supports performers in showcasing their skills effectively. It’s about knowing the narrative you’re crafting and how each … Read more
Do you want to know how to teach walkovers? If you are an acro or modern dance teacher, walk overs are a great skill to teach your dancers. Let’s look at how you would go about teaching a walkover. What Are Walkovers? A walkover is a somersault which starts with a handstand, and then slowly … Read more
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
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
What Is Rond De Jambe En L’air? In the short video above, the dancer is demonstrating a single rond de jambe en l’air followed by a double rond de jambe en l’air. The dancer aims to touch her toe to the side of her leg just under knee height each time her leg circles in. … Read more
In the video above you can see the dancer demonstrating Petit Battement Sur le Cou-de-Pied very slowly. This step in ballet is usually done very fast, but a good way to learn it is slowly as the girl in the video is doing. Petit Battement Sur le Cou-de-Pied literally means ‘little beating on the cou-de-pied … Read more