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Teaching Piqué Turns

January 25, 2009 by Nichelle (owner/editor)

Given my recent Piqué Turn How-To, I thought I would expand into my process for teaching this turn.

Filed Under: Blog, Teaching Tagged With: dance classes, education, teaching basics, turning, turns, working with students

A Dancer’s Guide: Tips for College (Part III)

July 9, 2008 by Nichelle (owner/editor)

This is the third installment in my Tips for College series. Please see Part I and Part II for more of my thoughts and advice on the college experience. This post will focus on academic classes both within and outside of a dance major, as well as general advice about life on campus. Theory and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Dancing Tagged With: advice, College Guide, courses, dance classes, professors, university

Celebrate National Dance Week

April 19, 2008 by Nichelle (owner/editor)

National Dance Week is approaching ( April 25-May 4, 2008 ) and if you haven’t already, now is the time to decide how you’re going to celebrate!  Obviously if you’re visiting this blog, you probably have an interest in dance and may already feel like you are immersed in its practice.  However, there are lots […]

Filed Under: Beyond the Bubble, Blog, News and Events Tagged With: activism, books, Dance Choreography, dance classes, dance community, events, marketing, National Dance Week, parenting, Performing, working with students, writing

Fostering Artistry in Young or Beginning Dancers

April 17, 2008 by Nichelle (owner/editor)

I came across a new blog, Design Dance, that coincided with something I’ve recently been thinking about. The blog is for a dance school in Chicago that has a mission to offer classes that not only teach technique but also create an environment that encourages the young artist. Let me just quote a bit from […]

Filed Under: Blog, For Parents of Young Children, Parenting Dancers, Performing, Teaching Tagged With: artistry, children's dance, choice, creative dance, Creativity, dance classes, education, opinion, parenting, the arts, working with students, young artists

Finding Quality Dance Instruction – Middle Ground

April 16, 2008 by Nichelle (owner/editor)

I come from a small town and have taught in some small cities where dance studios struggle to maintain integrity and keep their business (or non-profit) afloat. Access to educated and experienced dance teachers is sometimes minimal. Below, I’ve listed some circumstances that occur in dance studios across the country. They are not absolute deal-breakers, […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: advice, choosing a dance school, competition, curriculum, dance classes, education, guide, how to find a dance studio, injuries, my SO, my teachers, opinion, parenting, safety

Finding Quality Dance Instruction – Deal-Breakers

April 15, 2008 by Nichelle (owner/editor)

When researching dance schools or studios, there are certain things I consider, instruction deal-makers. Here I will investigate the possibly more controversial deal-breakers: An instructor is consistently condescending and sarcastic, frequently uses put-downs or yelling to get results, or is insensitive to safety and health/weight issues. Classes appear out of control – little ones have […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: advice, choosing a dance school, curriculum, dance classes, education, guide, how to find a dance studio, injuries, my SO, my teachers, opinion, parenting, safety

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