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...
Cognitivism in Dance Teaching We often treat dance as purely physical: “Do it again, follow the lead, don’t think!” But what if the thinking is the very thing that helps the moving? When your students not only copy but process, remember, and make sense of movement,...
