Crafty Ideas: Recital Gifts For Your Teacher

End-of-year performances dominate dance studios between April and June. It is a busy time and parents and students are often left scrambling to find just the right thank-you gift for their teacher. Gifts for teachers need not be expensive. In fact, I don’t know any teacher who would not cherish a simple thank-you letter from the heart! However, there are plenty of cute, easy, and useful craft ideas online.

How To Discuss Problems With Your Studio Director and Be Heard

If you are hoping to discuss changes with a teacher or director, follow this plan for making your approach. 1. Take a breath 2. Develop an argument 3. Time your approach 4. Buffer your complaint 5. Be willing to listen 6. Be willing to walk away

Families Move “Up, Down, & All Around”

Versatility is the real strength of Up, Down, & All Around. Parents (or educators) with little experience can pop in the DVD and get every member of the family or classroom up and moving in no time, yet there are opportunities for new discoveries and learning with repeat viewings.

Help! My Child Doesn’t Listen to the Dance Teacher! (Part Two)

Appropriate class material is essential for engaging young dancers. Consider the structure and style of your child’s dance class and its teacher before deciding that dance isn’t right for your preschooler.

Help! My Child Doesn’t Listen to the Dance Teacher!

Is a preschooler too young to be expected to listen? What can I do if my child isn’t following directions in dance class? Is this a developmental phase? Your questions answered in part one of two articles.

Dance Little Sister — Working With a Younger Sibling

It is challenging to work with a younger sibling when creating or rehearsing for a performance. Here are the keys to avoiding frustration.

Parents, Which Type of Helicopter Are You?

Blogger, Vicki Nelson recently did a three-part series about “Helicopter Parents.” As I read the articles, the dreaded term “stage mom” came to mind. Parents of university-bound students are not the only ones who “hover.”

9 Posts for Parents

A collection of past articles on Dance Advantage that are particularly useful for parents of dancers.

Backstage Bliss: 11 Guidelines for Students in a Dance Recital

Recitals can be hectic and stressful for those trying to make the day/evening go off without a hitch. Adhering to these rules helps a performance run smoothly for you and the others around you.

A Celebration of Dance Moms

Dance moms, dance teachers, and dancing moms share sweet, funny, and poignant stories about young dancers and the dance mom life.

Appraising the Value of Praise

is there such a thing as too much praise? How can one instill confidence without creating a dependence on external approval?

What To Look For in a Dance Studio

Opinions on the characteristics of a good dance studio or school abound. In previous posts I have outlined what I feel are important qualities to consider when assessing where you are currently or potentially studying dance.

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