Geek Out, Don't Freak Out: My Treasure Trove of Lessons Learned

Ever assigned the perfect set of foot exercises only to see zero progress? In this post, I share the revelation that hit me after a lunch...

Discover age-appropriate strategies for teaching proper leg extension in ballet. Learn how the VMO muscle affects alignment and why . . .

We've all been there---a student looks gorgeous at the barre but struggles during their center work. It doesn't make sense. After all, you'v

Transform demi-seconde arms from a technical challenge to an engaging adventure! Discover 5 imaginative teaching cues that help young dancer

Want to help your students develop stronger, more beautiful rond de jambe? There's one common mistake that might be undermining . . .

Discover three proven approaches to teaching changement in ballet. Learn the benefits of each method . . .

Are you having trouble getting your students to point their feet? Here are six tips to help you help your ballet dancers

There are small details in chassé that can be taught differently, depending on your preference and goals. The most important thing is consis

I don't think there's a magic trick that will automatically get every student to maintain turnout in piqué turns. It's just attention to det

Barre work is helpful, but NOT the most important part of class. It comes first, but the work we do later has a much bigger impact on whole-

Everyone wants flat turnout. Never mind that the huge majority of us are never going to safely attain it (although most of us can get close

Do you teach pirouette in cou-de-pied? Ever? Before pirouette in retiré? After? Why? One very commonly needed correction in pirouette is to

Progressing pirouette includes what foot position you are starting from and finishing in. Here is a logical progression--although there are

How are you introducing pirouette to your dancers? And when? Unless you are the only teacher in your school, clear communication about how

We've all heard. It there is some step that dancers really want to learn and you know they aren't ready for it. So what do you do?

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

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

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

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

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