Category: Teaching Dance to Children
The Power of Performance for Young Dancers
I often hear the debate of what age is acceptable for a child to begin performing. I firmly believe that the earlier young dancers can start performing, the more comfortable, ...
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Tips for Teaching the Chasse Step to Younger Dancers
Chasse is a basic, fundamental skill for dancers. Here are some tips for teaching the chasse step progression. Chasse Step Progression 1) Younger dancers begin learning the ...
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Ballet Terms for Beginners
It's normal to feel a little overwhelmed going into your first ballet class. To get you started with confidence, here's an overview of some common terms first-time ballerinas will ...
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Dance Choreography for Kids: Teaching Tips
While kindergartners won't be performing "Giselle" anytime soon, you can teach them the basic building blocks of learning choreography.
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Making Creative Movement Lesson Plans
Creative movement is offered as a class at many dance studios and is designed to introduce children to the idea of expressing themselves through movement.
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Solve 5 Common Problems When Teaching Preschool Dance Classes
Here are five common problems that you may experience with preschool dance classes and how you can solve them.
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Teaching Stage Directions: 3 Tips
Here are three ways you can help your students learn about stage directions.
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3 Tips to Keep Focus While Teaching Preschool Dance
When you're having trouble getting young students to focus during dance class, try using these three tips to keep them engaged and having fun.
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Choosing Fun, Age-Appropriate Music for Dance Recitals
Use these tips to choose age-appropriate music that both your dancers and parents will love.
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