TEACHER ADVICE

Fosse Quiz

How much do you know about jazz dance icon Bob Fosse? By Rain Francis. 1. Which of the following characters would you NOT find in Chicago? a) Mary Sunshine b) Roxy Hart c) Lilli Vanessi d) Billy Flynn 2. In the 1972 film Cabaret, Sally Bowles is a performer at what club? a) The Kitten [...]
Who Cares For The Teachers?

By Chris Bamford. Being a dance teacher is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but I might be a little biased as I am one. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a student improve, grow and reach his or her full potential in your class. But what about the teachers? We place [...]
Studio Owners: Gear Up For Your Season Wrap Up

By Steve Sirico of Dance Teacher Web For most studios in the United States your season comes to an end in May or June. Now is a good time to look ahead and organize your schedule up to the end of the current season. For those of you in other countries whose season is just [...]
Dance Quiz – Dance Culture Around the World

By Rain Francis. Test your knowledge of cultural dances from around the world. Let us know how many answers you get right on Facebook. Just ‘Like ’ us and then post your score on our wall at facebook.com/danceinforma What style of dancing would you most likely be doing if you were at a Milonga? a) [...]
5 Tips for Easy Costume Ordering from Costume Gallery

Teachers, it’s time to start ordering costumes for your upcoming recital. Here’s some helpful advice from Costume Gallery: 1) Read the Ordering Instructions to avoid surprises. Be familiar with things like return and exchange policies BEFORE you order! 2) Order Early! There are fabulous discounts for orders paid in full and placed by January 9th. [...]
The Secrets to Running A Successful Dance Studio-Part 2

By Steve Sirico of Dance Teacher Web In this special two part series we will explore tips to running a successful studio. If you missed the first seven tips visit (www.danceinforma.com/the-secrets-to-running-a-successful-studio). Think about your business and how these tips apply to what you are doing. Even if you are implementing what I recommend, try to [...]
The Secrets to Running A Successful Studio-Part I

By Steve Sirico of Dance Teacher Web. In this special 2 part series we will explore tips to running a successful studio. Think about your business and how these tips apply to what you are doing. Even if you are doing what I recommend, try to think in terms of how you might switch up [...]
Dance Quiz – Dance Stars throughout history

Test your dance knowledge… By Rain Francis. With which name would you MOST associate Ginger Rogers? a) Gene Kelly c) Mikhail Baryshnikov c) Fred Astaire d) Donald O’Connor For which ballerina was the Dying Swan choreographed by Mikhail Fokine? a) Anna Pavlova b) Natalia Markova c) Alicia Makarova d) Anna Karenina Who did Lucette Aldous [...]
NUTCRACKER Makeup Tips

By Christine Dion of Mode Dion Tis the season for Christmas Holiday shows. Of course the most popular of all, the Nutcracker, will be presented by studios across the country. In many cases the ballet will be performed on a large stage and may require a little more facial enhancement than a typical small stage [...]
Top 10 Books for the Dance Teacher’s Library

By Emily Yewell Volin Teachers, you know the look. It comes from that student who is hungry for more information about everything dance. Perhaps this student is a beginner or maybe he or she is an accomplished dancer looking for a fresh perspective. Either way, it’s essential for teachers to have quick access to resources [...]