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A Letter to My Dance Students: Yes, this is hard – but that’s what makes it worth it!
Dear Dance Students, Hello again ... it's me, your dance teacher. I wanted to talk about something really important today. It might be a little hard to hear, but it's something that we need to discuss more openly in the dance industry. Honestly, I think will change...
How to Teach Empathy in Your Dance Class
Why should you be teaching empathy in your dance classes? What’s the most important thing we should be teaching in our dance classes right now? Pliés? Alignment? Musicality? If you ask me, it’s EMPATHY. Hear me out: I know that as dance teachers, we should...
Recommended Reading: Books for Back to Dance Season
Get set for a great new season of dance If you are a dance teacher gearing up for a new dance season, chances are you might want to implement some new practices in the dance studio. The "fresh start" of back-to-dance season allows us an opportunity to...
The Holistic Dance Teacher
- An approach to teaching and choreography that focuses on each dancer as an individual and an important part of their dance community, with equal emphasis on growth in dance technique, artistry, and overall wellbeing through social and emotional learning
- A collection of affordable resources that help teachers and choreographers easily implement The Holistic Dance Teacher Approach in their classes and creative work – without sacrificing work-life balance.
- Online services to support teachers and choreographers in their work, including online adjudication, coaching, and consultation.