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

If your breath cues work for some students but backfire with others, it's not your teaching—it's developmental readiness. This guide breaks down age-appropriate breath and plié cues from early elementary through high school, with practical "instead of this, try this" examples you can use immediately in class.

When students struggle with plié, it's usually from misconceptions about where the movement occurs. This troubleshooting guide explores the three key joints involved in plié and offers practical teaching solutions for common issues. Learn why toes gripping the floor limits ankle flexibility, how to help students visualize hip joint movement with paper fans, and why engaged quadriceps create choppy pliés. Includes imagery and exercises to help students discover proper plié mec

Help your dance students transition confidently from studio to stage with these 7 proven teaching techniques that develop spatial awareness and performance skills.

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

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.

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

I love teaching adult classes! It's a completely different vibe from kids and teens. Adult classes are gaining in popularity (yay! Ballet...

Q: What if my studio doesn't have enough enrollment for all the levels in the curriculum? A: No problem! The Geeky Ballerina curriculum is