Winter Preschool ballet class plan – top 10 songs and activities
Winter Preschool Ballet class plan – Top 10 winter themed song and activities. Whilst I am a big fan of keeping a predictable Preschool ballet class plan which slowly develops and builds on skills as outlined in the Preschool Ballet Blueprint – there are...
Success Mindset for Dancers – how to succeed at dance competitions
Success Mindset for Dancers – what is it? How can my dancers get it? How to succeed at dance competitions Peak Performance Psychology for Dancers The world of competitive dance is TOUGH. Our dancers are fronting up weekend after weekend, being judged, critiqued...
Recital activities – ballet activity pack for recitals, camps and parties
Recital activities Ballet activity pack for recitals, camps and parties Kids waiting backstage in their dressing rooms at recital are excited, nervous and full of energy when really, we need them to be calm, quiet and entertained. The ballet activity pack for...
How to run a successful Preschool Ballet class
5 tips for a successful Preschool Ballet class Teaching Preschool Ballet can be incredibly rewarding but it can also be immensely difficult and draining. When you run a successful Preschool Ballet class you finish feeling accomplished, the kids leave feeling...
How to make ballet fun for young children
How to make ballet fun? I hear it all the time, ballet is boring, I want to do jazz, I want to do hip hop or complaints about compulsory ballet. The question I am often asked is how to make ballet fun? Well first off, full disclaimer, let me just put it out there, I...
Growth mindset for dancers – turning can’t into can
Growth mindset for dancers – how to unlock a dancer’s true potential Teaching dance is a truly complicated business. We KNOW how to teach the technical elements of dance, we can see when dancers have the potential to achieve great things but what if they...
Goal setting for dancers
Goal setting for dancers. Learning how to set and achieve dance goals is one of the most valuable skills we can teach our young dancers. Not only will it open the gateway to incredible success but it is a skill they can take with them for the rest of their lives....
The ultimate dance teacher list for competition and recital
Dance Teacher list for competitions and recital 50 things you shouldn’t leave home without We all know the familiar refrain, ‘Miss Kate, do you have……..’ Never fear, the ultimate dance teacher list is here. To take one less stress out of...
Dance camp resources – ballet activity packs
Dance camp resources – ballet activity packs for workshops and ballet parties Dance camps, workshops and ballet parties are so great for studios on so many levels. It helps maintain the connection to the studio during summer or term breaks, it can help attract...
Dancer Success and Growth Mindset – resources for dance teachers
Dancer Success and Growth Mindset Resources for Dance Teachers Growth Mindset is one of the most powerful resources for dance teachers available today and is integral if you are looking to prime your dancers for success. How do dancer success and growth mindset...
