Dance class ideas

I remember when I first started teaching dance, I would google how to plan a dance lesson. Well look no further because by clicking here you will learn 7 steps to planning a dance class! Free resources are also available!

Team-building dance games help students develop collaboration, communication, and creative skills as they work together to meet a shared challenge. Not only are these skills important in the dance studio, but they will also serve our students well in their lives outside the studio. When students tap into these skills sets and learn to be part of a community, they grow as artists and individuals. Making time for team-building dance games is an important way that we can set our students up for…

The elements of dance are for all performers and all classrooms! Download PDF handout and start using in your classroom today. Add this language and these prompts to your performance activities to deepen not only your students’ understanding of movement, but their own portrayal of unique storylines. Handout contains prompts for four of the elements of dance.

Rising in popularity over the past 10 years is the idea of the “combination class”. There are teachers and studio owners who love the idea, and others who struggle with teaching all that needs to be taught in such a short amount of time. How can teachers learn to adapt and provide a solid dance […]

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.

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Attention grabbers

Here is my personal collection and list of what kinds of props I like to use in my dance classes!

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