Back to School 2009 — Teacher Edition

Is it really that time of year already?

As you put together and plan your classes for the coming dance season, here’s a look back at some Dance Advantage articles that may be of use to you.

Class/Lesson Planning –

Class Planning Part One: Developing a Curriculum Outline

Class Planning Part Two: Focusing on Skills and Concepts in Lesson Plans

Teaching Young Dancers –

12 Tips for Teaching Tots

Children and Dance

Objectives

How to Develop Musical Awareness in Dance Students

Teaching and Exploring the History and Evolution of Dance

Why and How to Encourage Students to See Concert Dance

Mustering their Motivation: Strategies for Engaging and Inspiring Students

Reflection and Journaling for Dancers

Encouraging Boys to Dance

Studio Biz

12 Steps to a More Eco-Friendly Dance Studio

Comparing Facebook Pages and Groups — Which is Best for My Dance Studio?

Facebook Privacy How-To: Maintaining a Student/Teacher Relationship

Also, check out this new resource from Rhee Gold — DanceStudioBiz — Design, order, and print newsletters, brochures, and other promotional items online!

For more articles on technique, choreography, terminology, and music, visit The Toolbox! This lists (chronologically) all the posts on this blog that give all dancers (teachers and students) tools they can use for class and performance. The Toolbox is separated into subcategories. Check out the drop-down menu for Toolbox in the Dance Advantage navigation bar (top right, under the DA logo/header).

Coming Soon!!

Stay tuned here at Dance Advantage for a list of dance-friendly props for children’s classes (and where to find them)!

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