‘Technical’ Archives
Inexperience vs. Experienced
Be careful when you choose who you will dance with, and where. Also, know something about the different type of dance degrees available , and how they compare against other degrees, or up against an experienced dancer/instructor. Someone with a two year degree in dance [Read More]
Terminology vs. Slang
As teachers, we all struggle at times when it comes to training our young students proper terminology and technique. Being able to relay to them the correct terms and positions, and have them mimic back what they have learned is often a wobbly feat at first. Connecting all [Read More]
What’s so great about being a lefty?
I have worked with a number of lefties over the years. This year I’ve got two lefties – first years, both of them. Lefties are a breed all by themselves. It’s great to have a lefty in a duet or group! They do things righties can’t do! For me, it was a [Read More]
Inspiration to Teach
Inspiration to Teach… Inspiration can come in a number of ways, if you are open to it. Sometimes inspiration comes even when you are not open to it. My inspiration to keep going came from someone I don’t even know. Just a little blurb that came across my [Read More]