With Instagram and Tiktok, dance teachers can get fresh ideas for their dance classes in an instant. But not all preschool dance exercises are created equal. This preschool ballet exercise looks like it’s scaffolding ballet technique for younger dancers, but it actually inhibits the development of foundational ballet and dance technique. Find out why it misses the mark and see what we’d do differently to make it age-appropriate for your preschool dancers.
Read MoreLearn all about the power of social scripts for dance studios and download our free guide! A social script is a social learning tool that uses storytelling to communicate what to expect in a particular experience, event, or place. They’re used to support neurodivergent individuals navigate social situations and interactions, but everyone can benefit from social scripts. When we know what to expect it makes dealing with new experiences and big feelings much easier.
Read MoreWe love using props in our dance classes because they enable powerful and playful learning. But not all dance teachers and programs use props in purposeful ways. While everyone talks about props being great for engagement, it's not so much the prop itself but what we do with it that makes them engaging and powerful learning tools. This post will give you the why, how and what of making props more powerful and playful in your classes!
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