To give you the confidence you need to start the school year off strong, we’re hosting our next DT+ Teacher Talk, “Dealing With Parent Concerns at the Beginning of the School Year and Beyond,” with Chasta Hamilton, dance entrepreneur, author, and speaker, and Terry Lindholm, executive producer of Tremaine Dance Conventions and the co-founder of Go 2 Talent Agency, Inc. (GTA), on Thursday, September 19, at 12 pm EDT.     

In this live hour-long Zoom session, we’ll discuss common parent concerns that you might encounter at the beginning of the school year and strategies for effective, empathetic communication that will set you up for success in any situation. You’ll also be able to ask questions in real time. 

And, if you’re short of ideas for breaking the ice with your new students, be sure to also check out our K–12 column for lots of tips. 

Later this month, we’ll also be discussing the whys and hows of non-grading dance teaching practices. Timothy “Popin Pete” Solomon shares how he teaches students to groove to any kind of music (with a bonus Spotify playlist included), and in our Technique & Artistry column, we’ll be sharing expert advice on how to help your students translate a piece from rehearsal to performance—a useful skill especially when end-of-year performances are already fast approaching.

I wish you a very happy and healthy school year!

With excitement,
Reanne Rodrigues
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