by Kathleen McGuire | Jun 22, 2020 | Health & Body, Studio Owners
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...
by Haley Hilton | Aug 20, 2019 | Teaching Tips
Dance teachers are just as apt to fall into the trap of perfectionism and self-criticism as the students they teach. The high-pressure environment that is the dance world today makes it difficult to endure while keeping a healthy perspective on who we truly are.To...
by Kathleen McGuire | May 31, 2019 | Teaching Tips
While the days of slapping students’ legs with a cane have become part of (recent) history in dance training, a “leave it at the door” mentality persists in many studio settings. But when a student enters the studio, they come as an entire person,...
by Lauren Wingenroth for Dance Magazine | Feb 1, 2019 | Health & Body
Don’t let her sizeable Instagram following or willingness to speak publicity about living with anxiety, depression and autism give you the wrong idea. “My speaking out about it does not mean it’s easy or fun,” says dancer Sydney Magruder...