Geek Out, Don't Freak Out

The answer is out there somewhere--I just haven't found it yet

Jul 43 min read

Clarity in Ballet Technique--Frappé, part 2

In this second post exploring teaching frappé we look at the flexed foot, wrapped, and fully pointed options.

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Jun 273 min read

Clarity in Ballet Technique--Frappé, part 1

To brush or not to brush? More importantly, are all you teachers teaching frappé the same way? If not, why not? A clear plan is critical to

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Jun 203 min read

When it Feels Like All You Do is Run Out of Time

Do you ever feel like your class is behind? Of course you do--we all do. But "behind" requires us to compare our class with someone else's

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Jun 132 min read

Teaching Steps v. Concepts in Ballet Class

Most ballet teachers cover the steps. But a top-quality ballet education needs to include steps and concepts--and not all

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Jun 64 min read

The Tender Hearts That Come With ADHD

People with ADHD are often hyper-sensitive to criticism. They aren't being dramatic--their brains genuinely react more strongly. So how can

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May 163 min read

What to Do When Your Students Finish the Year's Curriculum Before the End of the Year

Two different lesson plan models to help you best prioritize what you want to teach and what will best connect with your students.

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May 96 min read

Transforming Ballet Combinations from Drills to Dancing

Some teachers are really gifted at creating combinations that feel like choreography but also contain needed repetition. For the rest of us,

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May 23 min read

Starting Ballet Class on the Right Foot

A welcoming ritual helps set your class time apart from other distractions during the day and fosters learning.

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Apr 252 min read

Creating A Ballet Lesson Plan For Already-Exhausted Dancers

Three tips to help make ballet class more recuperative for when dancers need rest but are not in a position to stop, like the week of a show

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Apr 185 min read

Crafts for Exploring Artistry With Young Ballet Students This Summer

Nine simple craft ideas to explore elements of artistry with young dancers

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Apr 112 min read

Geeky Ballerina curriculum FAQ 4

The Geeky Ballerina curriculum is full of tools to help make your teaching and student evaluations easier. The expectations to advance show

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Apr 43 min read

How to Make Your Ballet Curriculum Work for You This Summer

Summer ballet is very different from regular-season dance classes. It tends to either be more intense (more hours per day, more days per...

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Mar 165 min read

Tips for Teaching Beginning Adult Ballet, part 3

Teaching beginning dancers is an art, but teaching young beginners and teaching older beginners are very different arts. With the little...

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Feb 293 min read

Tips for Teaching Beginning Adult Ballet, part 1

I love teaching adult classes! It's a completely different vibe from kids and teens. Adult classes are gaining in popularity (yay! Ballet...

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Feb 222 min read

Finally! Battement Makes Sense at Last

I have always been confused about the term "battement." Yes, I know that it means "beating" but does that really make sense? Battement...

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