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 132 min read
Teaching Steps v. Concepts in Ballet Class
Most ballet teachers cover the steps. But a top-quality ballet education needs to include steps and concepts--and not all
May 23 min read
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.
Mar 214 min read
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
Feb 222 min read
Finally! Battement Makes Sense at Last
I have always been confused about the term "battement." Yes, I know that it means "beating" but does that really make sense? Battement...
Feb 93 min read
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 read
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 184 min read
Plié is so much more than bending the knees!
In my very first ballet class I was told that a plié is when you bend and straighten your knees. That's it. That's all the information I...
Jan 43 min read
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 1, 20234 min read
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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