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

Discover playful ways to develop breath and artistry in young ballet students. Two simple exercises that bring natural movement to life in p

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

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

Using phrases that model the future that we see possible for our students is so important. By this point in the dance season, students are

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

As children mature, the shift from "baby ballet" into "big kid ballet" can take some of them by surprise. There are steps teachers can take

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

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

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

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