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Just as strong technique brings freedom to the dancer, a strong lesson structure brings freedom to teaching. Here are two types of lesson plans that will enliven your teaching and engage your students.

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Consistent turns are a must for aspiring professional dancers, but pretty much everyone struggles with pirouettes at some point. Luckily, since we're all beholden to the same rules of physics, there are concrete steps every dancer can take to reach his or her top turning potential. “Three is the new two when it comes to pirouettes, but the secret to turning is technique, not magic," says Bojan Spassoff, president and director of The Rock School for Dance Education in Philadelphia.

What kind of choreographer are you? How do you choreograph a dance? Give me a melody and an empty floor and I’ll paint a masterpiece with music notes and bodies! or… I can knock out routines …

You have signed up for Adult Ballet. You've stepped into a new journey & you're wondering, "what should I wear?" No need to worry! Adult Ballet dancers have the freedom to express themselves. We have dancers arriving to class in yoga style clothing, traditional ballet leotards and skirts, and layered looks. Don't forget your ballet slippers and water bottle! Adult Ballet Core is all about proper footwear and hydration. Have fun, dress for comfort, and dance with confidence! #tbcde…

Get your dance class off on the right foot! This blog post highlights four crucial habits dance teachers should adopt in the first six weeks to inspire success and passion in their students. Discover how to lay a solid foundation for a stellar year, foster creativity, and nurture a love for dance! Perfect for new dance instructors and seasoned veterans alike.

💞💞Wrapping up our first week with our #EarlyChildhood program! Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet are designed to cultivate the joy of ballet in our youngest dancers while introducing them to the format of a dance class. Music and imagination engage our youngest dancers while they learn basic ballet vocabulary and develop coordination. It is so much fun! #PDA #ballet #kidsclasses #phillykids #ardmore 📷 Tricia Pompilio Photography (1st photo)

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Find team-building dance games that help create a strong and supportive community in your dance class, company, or team. These team-building dance games are perfect for back-to-school, and help students develop communication, collaboration, and creative skills. They are ideal for use with students 7 and up in dance classes, rehearsals, and at team bonding events. #dancegames #dancelessonideas #danceresource #backtodance

Five tips for when inspiration runs short Sonya Tayeh at EDGE Performing Arts Center in L.A. You’re sure to experience the frustration every competition or recital season: feeling stuck because you must choreograph several dances at the same time and you’ve run out of ideas. But you’re not alone. ...

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Improv dance is all about exploring new things. You want your composition to be original and creative, and also have a lot of contrast.

Learn easy and effective strategies for teaching the elements of dance, even if you don't have specialized training. Download these dance lesson plans that require minimal preparation, enabling you to teach the elements of dance easier, guaranteeing a smooth and fun learning experience for your students.

It's not a suggestion, it's a tried and true fact that young dancers need a short break at least once in their 45-minute to 1 hour long ballet class. Try these fun games that teach ballet technique while having fun with friends!