Manage your dance studio inbox with time-saving tips that strengthen your communication with parents and streamline your business, leaving more time for the things you love (like dancing and teaching).
Is The Snap, Crackle, or Pop of Your Hips Cause For Alarm?
March 28, 2012 By 9 Comments
Ah, the familiar sound of a snapping hip. Most dancers have experienced it at one time or another. Lauren takes us on a tour of the hip and what causes this popping sound, discusses the varieties of snapping hip, and lets you in on a ‘little secret’ that helped her get rid of the snap, crackle, and pop.
Confessions of an Anonymous Dance Teacher: Adult Ballet’s Dark Side
March 7, 2012 By 19 Comments
Every class has one… or two. That student that gets on your nerves or ruffles your feathers. Teachers of adult dancers are no exception and when certain students cause stress or strain in the classroom environment, a teacher just needs to vent a little. If you are a teacher, you will recognize some of the “personalities” our anonymous author presents. If you are a student, well, we hope you don’t resemble these students.
5 Tools That Streamline Your Dance Studio’s Office Management
January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Would you like to manage your office remotely, improve intercommunication, and more easily process tuition, gather feedback, and market your dance studio? If so, give these 5 tools (many of them free) a try.
Tips for Teaching Toddlers Accompanied By Adults: Part 1
January 24, 2012 By 2 Comments
Parent and child. Mommy and Me. Whatever you call the class, teaching tiny dancers comes with a unique set of challenges. Maria to the rescue! She’s been teaching this group for 5 years and has some fantastic tips to share.
10 Tips To Make It Your Best Ballet Summer Yet
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Whether you’re just getting started thinking about auditions or have been planning since November, guest Juliette Clarke of BalletScoop wants to help you make this your best summer intensive audition season yet! Negative thoughts, preparation tips, and the big decision – it’s all covered in these ten tips.
Some Things Are Just Better Together
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Some of our articles go together like peas and carrots. Read them together for double (or triple) the fun but revisit some of our one-of-a-kind singular sensations as well.
Join Us For Circle Time!
January 10, 2012 By 3 Comments
We’re inviting bloggers to write about topics both timely and useful. Setting goals is our topic this month. Submit your work or just read them in our roundup but either way, join us for Circle Time to learn, discover, laugh, and enjoy.
Congrats to the Top Dance Blogs of 2011!
January 6, 2012 By 8 Comments
Protecting Your Toesies For Pointe
January 5, 2012 By 3 Comments
Toe padding for pointe shoes is a controversial subject. Every dancer has an opinion. Lauren has tried nearly everything and wants to help you form your own.
From Ballet to the Barnyard: Picture Books in 2011
January 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
Looking through the list of dance-related picture books that were released in the United States in 2011, three unique categories of books stand out. Picture Books & Pirouettes blogger, Kerry Aradhya looks at little ballerina characters who could give Angelina a run for her money, Spanish and Latin American dance, and books that explore the joy of movement.
Nutrition On The Move: A Nerve Calming Salad
December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It takes more energy to break down and store processed foods. The last thing you want to do before a performance is waste energy on eating! This fresh, light salad is great to eat before you hit the stage and the mint will help calm your pre-show jitters.
