In our February issue, we share 6 resumé do’s and don’ts to help you land your next teaching gig. DO: Tweak for Each Job Job postings are like snowflakes—they’re each unique. Thoroughly read the job description and alter your cover letter to explain why you are the teacher they’re looking for. This can be time-consuming, but it […]
The National Dance Education Organization has announced some stimulating class offerings for teachers through its Online Professional Development Institute. Starting in July, there’s an introductory and broadly focused mini course—Developmental Domains—which lasts just four weeks and can give you a taste of online learning during the studio off-season. The class will cover physical, cognitive, social […]
If winter weather has you California dreamin’, you may want to consider this new educational dance offering from the San Francisco Bay Area: Saint Mary’s College of California has just announced a shiny new dance MFA program. Designed with the working dance professional in mind, the graduate program offers two degrees: a master of fine […]
Pamela Plagge-Isaac, a 2012 NATF Fellow from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota At last week’s Dance Teacher Summit, speakers emphasized the importance of feeding your craft and nurturing your passion. Don’t let your enthusiasm for self-development fade in the wake of the event. Keep those creative juices flowing, and apply to the Boston Arts Academy’s fellowship program […]
Summer can be a slow season for studio owners, and it’s the perfect time for you and your staff to continue your own education. The National Dance Education Organization is piloting two new low-commitment Mini Courses through its Online Professional Development Institute. The courses—Pedagogy: Learning Styles and Theories and Elements of Movement—are introductory, so they […]