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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Geek Out, Don't Freak Out
The answer is out there somewhere--I just haven't found it yet
Jun 64 min
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
May 303 min
Compare Me to a Turtle
I know "turtle" is not the animal most dancers would like to be described as. Most of us would prefer to be called a swan, or a gazelle, or
May 233 min
But I Didn't See a Single Trophy
An invitation to teach at a new-to-me studio led to discovering one of the healthiest, growth-oriented cultures I've seen in a while.
May 23 min
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.
Apr 252 min
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
Mar 214 min
Creating a Sneak Peak of Future Success in Ballet Class
Another great idea from Daniel Coyle's book The Culture Code is the idea of Sneak Previews to help build images of success for your students
Mar 83 min
Tips for Teaching Adult Beginning Ballet, part 2
I'm sure he didn't mean to, but Kurt Cobain perfectly summed up my approach to adult beginning ballet: "Come, as you are, as you were As...
Feb 93 min
Tips for Hard Teaching Days
Mid-season can be rough. Here are my favorite mantras and approaches to help get through the very important work now, which will make
Feb 24 min
Helping Nurture Friendships and Belonging in Ballet Class--Introvert Edition
It's really important for students to feel like they belong in ballet class. It makes class a place they are excited to come to.
Jan 43 min
Mid-Year Realignment
I love the way that winter break sort of selectively wipes the slate clean in ballet class. We get to keep the progress we've made and...
Dec 7, 20232 min
I can't believe I've slacked off about these key tips in ballet teaching
I was reminded of some critical steps I haven't been super-consistent about in my teaching. I got so busy worrying about how people
Dec 1, 20234 min
Readjusting my ballet teaching approach
I'm at a new studio this year. I've spent the last few years directing the ballet program at a competition studio and had a wonderful
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