What Does it Really Mean for Dance Teachers? We hear the word professional all the time. Parents want a “professional teacher.” Studios want to hire “professional staff.” Even as teachers ourselves, we talk about wanting to be seen as a “professional.” But what does...
Using Learning Theories in Dance Teaching Have you ever found yourself switching between teaching styles without even thinking about it? One moment you’re drilling a sequence, the next you’re guiding a creative task, and later you’re offering encouragement to boost...
Humanism in Dance Teaching Have you ever been in a dance class where the atmosphere just felt a bit – off? Maybe it felt cliquey, or there was a sense of fear among the dancers of making a mistake. I’m willing to bet you didn’t enjoy it much, and you probably didn’t...
