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Geek Out, Don't Freak Out: My Treasure Trove of Lessons Learned
Technique tips, classroom fixes, and body-positive basics from a teacher who's been there



3 days ago5 min read
Finding Joy in Teaching Difficult Ballet Classes: Practical Solutions
Some classes just feel harder than others. Here are strategies I learned from teaching seven-year-olds about cows wearing lipstick, bathroom
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Feb 272 min read
Ballet Basics: Why Straight Legs Aren't So Simple
Discover age-appropriate strategies for teaching proper leg extension in ballet. Learn how the VMO muscle affects alignment and why . . .
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Feb 201 min read
When Ballet Tights Are Uncomfortable: Solutions for Dancers
When young dancers want to quit because of uncomfortable tights, it's not trivial - it's a real barrier to their ballet journey. Our communi
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Feb 132 min read
Your Ballet Curriculum: A Roadmap to Teaching Success
Think a ballet curriculum limits creativity? Think again! Just like a road trip map, the right curriculum shows you possible routes ...
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Feb 63 min read
Teaching Dynamic Alignment in Ballet
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
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Jan 161 min read
Teaching Demi-Seconde With Pirates and Umbrellas
Transform demi-seconde arms from a technical challenge to an engaging adventure! Discover 5 imaginative teaching cues that help young dancer
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Jan 92 min read
The Center Line Truth in Rond de Jambe
Want to help your students develop stronger, more beautiful rond de jambe? There's one common mistake that might be undermining . . .
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Jan 22 min read
The 1-2-3 Method: Bulletproof Ballet Lesson Planning
Discover why flexible ballet lesson planning is key to successful dance education. Learn how to create adaptable class structures that
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Dec 26, 20241 min read
The Changement Controversy: Three Valid Teaching Approaches
Discover three proven approaches to teaching changement in ballet. Learn the benefits of each method . . .
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Dec 19, 20242 min read
Teaching Ballet While Time-Crunched
If you have a great curriculum and lesson plan in place but you're still struggling to fit everything in during your ballet class, it's time
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Dec 12, 20242 min read
Ballet is Complicated
Ballet is complex but solutions work best when they are simple.
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Dec 5, 20242 min read
A Curriculum Helps the Dance Studio Owner, Too
Five reasons a thorough ballet curriculum will help your dance studio *business* so you can gain clients and profit while simplifying your
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Nov 29, 20243 min read
Building Trust in Your Ballet Class (which leads to more learning)
Five tips to help you establish trust with your ballet students. When the ballet class is full of trust, dancers learn and progress more qui
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Nov 21, 20242 min read
OMG Point Your Toes
Are you having trouble getting your students to point their feet? Here are six tips to help you help your ballet dancers
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Nov 14, 20242 min read
What to Correct First in Ballet Class
For corrections to be most effective, you need to offer them in a way where the information builds. Here are the first three things to check
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Oct 31, 20241 min read
The Value of Teaching Ballet
Some days it feels like there is so much in the world that could/should change and I start to wonder why I'm even teaching ballet. Does it
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
Clarity in Ballet Technique--Chassé
There are small details in chassé that can be taught differently, depending on your preference and goals. The most important thing is consis
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Sep 5, 20242 min read
Clarity in Ballet Technique--Piqué Turns
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
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