As the summer ends and the school year begins, it’s time to prioritize adjustments in your new schedule. Between fall registration, class placements and calls with prospective families, this time of year can feel overwhelming. Your incoming students will also experience adjustments as they now must balance academic coursework with their busy dance schedules. Here […]
Hydration is an important part of your nutrition plan. Your body relies on water as a medium to support all metabolic reactions—water cools you and even plays a role in the absorption and digestion of nutrients. But for many dance educators, staying hydrated falls to the bottom of the priority list behind tight schedules and morning […]
Being aware of joints and your ability to move easily are always concerns for dancer teachers and dancers. The older we get, the more common the diagnosis of arthritis becomes. While there are many types of arthritis, osteoarthritis, which is often called the “wear and tear” type of degenerative joint disease, is the most common. […]
Just when young dancers need oxygen the most—during a challenging balance or speedy petit allégro—it often seems they instinctively hold their breaths. Sometimes this happens as a reaction to stress; other times it might simply result from a constant sucking in of the waistline. No matter, it is an important habit for dance teachers to […]
As dance studios all over the world began to close, teachers scrambled to support their students and transition dance education—seemingly overnight—online. You’ve likely spent some sleepless nights worrying about your students, stressing over how to make their living-room barre impactful, or staring bleary-eyed at Zoom trying to prepare for class the next day. Much concern […]
You know what unfortunately goes hand in hand with the greatest time of year? The dreaded cold and flu season. But, never fear—you can stay ahead of the curve this year by keeping your immune system working smoothly before the sniffles set in. We’ve rounded up our best tips and tricks to help you stay […]