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

Some classes just feel harder than others. Here are strategies I learned from teaching seven-year-olds about cows wearing lipstick, bathroom

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

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

Think a ballet curriculum limits creativity? Think again! Just like a road trip map, the right curriculum shows you possible routes ...

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 why flexible ballet lesson planning is key to successful dance education. Learn how to create adaptable class structures that

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

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

Ballet is complex but solutions work best when they are simple.

Five reasons a thorough ballet curriculum will help your dance studio *business* so you can gain clients and profit while simplifying your

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

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

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

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

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