Dance Choreography: The Power of Plagiarism and Student Impact
Earlier this year, I wrote a post about plagiarism in creating dances and dance material. Since then, I have received an outpouring of information regarding situations involving copied dance choreography material. It is intellectually difficult to comprehend the necessity of this vice, especially when it impacts our students. Check out this story, submitted by a […]
Try It On! Dance Costumes Need to Fit, and Fit Well
Since our industry is in the midst of its show and performance season, it seems like a good time to reiterate the importance of requiring every students to have their costume and any apparel-based item, and try it on prior to leaving the studio. The benefits include: (1) It allows an opportunity for you to […]
3 Tips for Adding Rhinestones to Costumes
It is the season of stoning- rhinestones! Use the following tips to expedite the application process for adding rhinestones to dance costumes. Use a tool to pick up your stones! There are some commercially available devices for picking up rhinestones, but parrafin wax is effective…and inexpensive. Canning wax is available at most grocery stores. Cut a block […]
Learn Something New and Strengthen Your Skills!
This year, what’s a new skill you’d like to learn or acquire that will improve your teaching or business? There are an abundance of tutorials and opportunities available to learn something new via the internet. Maybe you would like to revitalize your website, social media, or logo? Would you like to improve your video or […]
Are You Stressed About Spring Recitals?
Today, we begin the first of seven spring recitals that will span through June 7th! For me, spring recitals are the most exciting time of the year – teachers and students have worked hard to present a product that will showcase their work. We begin planning spring recitals immediately after each year’s event, so we […]
Dance Questions to Ask Your Child After Class
At the studio, the dance experience can be enriched when parents bring the experience full circle with a post-class conversation. The conversation can be based around one or multiple questions listed below. Asking dance questions will enhance the familial experience, and dancers will undoubtedly appreciate their parents’ interest and involvement in their activity and extracurricular. Tell […]
Last Minute Choreography Changes
In the midst of competition and performance season, you may notice parts of your choreography that might look better with this adjustment or that adjustment. Generally, is it a good idea to implement last minute choreography changes prior to a performance? No, probably not. (Especially if you are working with younger or less experienced dancers.) […]
