There’s value in seeing a student’s form during class but, especially in public schools, there are benefits to allowing for comfort and individuality. Here’s how Heather talks about dance attire fashion and its function in her dance classes.
Teaching
How to Teach a Successful Class at Open House
An open house or class demonstration can bring new business to your classes or studio. Maria helps you turn a short-lived event into an enrollment success story with tips that encourage fun and quickly make young students and parents comfortable.
Your Words and Shaping Healthy Dancers
Our job is to teach, not to belittle, but dance carries a long tradition of judgements based upon body type and more. Heather discusses how to speak more effectively with students about health and commitment without the snark.
Structuring Your Preschool Dance Class
Maria shares why it’s important to have a clear structure when teaching preschool dance class. She can’t stress it enough, structure makes a world of a difference!
Revamp and Revise Using Evaluation Results
Heather offers questions and considerations to ponder as you look back at your dance program and curriculum and as you look forward to improving it and making a difference in the lives of your students next year.
Dance Instructors and Injury Management: Leave it to the Pros
Diagnosis of injury is for health professionals. When your student is hurt, Lauren teaches you how to offer recommendations instead of giving medical advice and help your student through the injury process.
