Transitioning from high school to a university is one of the largest leaps you’ll ever take. Here’s a list of links and resources to help aspiring dance majors prepare for a future in college dance.
Archives for January 2010
10 Credits Dancers Take With Them to College
As a college professor I work with college students every day. I see the qualities that successful students have, and I see the qualities that the less successful students lack. I believe that the dance education that my daughters received helped to reinforce many of the important qualities that made them successful in college and will help them succeed in their lives.
Sunday Snapshot: The Eiffel Tower
Hannah’s “The Eiffel Tower,” a lovely arabesque penchée silhouetted against a beachscape, is a welcome sight as I sit at my computer on a winter’s day in the U.S. Even here in Houston it’s been chilly so I figured many of you might also appreciate the warming thought of dancing on the beach with sand squishing through your toes!
Month by Month: January — Setting Goals
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January is a great time to take a little time out to guide students in setting goals and planning how they’ll achieve them.
How To Discuss Problems With Your Studio Director and Be Heard
As the parent of a dancer, you are your child’s advocate. You also invest your time and money in their studio. When you have problems or concerns it’s hard not to be emotional but if you want to be heard, the steps you take to express your concerns are crucial.
En Dehors, Out the Door
En dehors and en dedans! Frequently misspelled and endlessly confused, let’s go over these dance directions! A bird’s eye view helps to illustrate the sometimes puzzling terminology.
