Hello Reader, It is August, and back-to-dance season is here. (How can summer be over??) This summer was a different one for me, shifting away from my prior responsibilities as a studio owner and into my role at a new studio, as a teacher and curriculum director. TEACHER mode activated. It has been a gift to have the opportunity to examine my teaching resources in a more in-depth way than I have had time to, in a long while. The result? Lots of really good updates to Dance Dance Hooray...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, New season, new set of wiggly, excited dancers......and you already know the challenge: getting a room full of 4-year-olds (or 6-year-olds, or 10-year-olds for that matter!) to freeze in place and listen on cue, when needed. The Sit Down Freeze, my brand new back-to-school resource, is a stop-and-go dance game built exactly for that. It teaches young dancers to turn a simple visual or verbal cue into an instant, still, seated pose — so when you need to regroup, give directions,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Reader Now it is a whole lot easier to fill your studio with royal fun, for everyone. We've released (and updated!) 10 brand-new Royalty & Princess themed games built with fun-loving dancers and dance teachers in mind. Whether you're planning a full week of camp, looking for a fresh activity for next week's class, or hosting a princess-themed birthday party at the studio, these games are ready to go and created to with options to fit dancers ages 4-10. No elaborate setup. No creating loads of...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader How can it already be the end of June? You might be catching your breath from your recital, or you might be gearing up for summer programing at your studio. Maybe you are already knee-deep into dance camps. Either way, I'm dropping into your inbox today with the #1 thing that will help you and your staff to create a system for effortless dance camp fun, summer after summer (without burning out or stressing out). The goal is for your students to have experiences that feel consistently...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! Happy New Year! As we step into 2023, I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to YOU. If you are reading this, then you have connected with me in some way this year -- through this email list, through a post on social media, or through a purchase you've made of my products. I truly appreciate it! For 2023, I am committing to even more connection -- and so, I'm happy to announce something new! Tap Teacher Tuesdays! Every Tuesday on Instagram, I will post tap-related content --...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! Happy New Year! As we step into 2023, I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to YOU. If you are reading this, then you have connected with me in some way this year -- through this email list, through a post on social media, or through a purchase you've made of my products. I truly appreciate it! For 2023, I am committing to even more connection -- and so, I'm happy to announce something new! Tap Teacher Tuesdays! Every Tuesday on Instagram, I will post tap-related content --...
over 3 years ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Are you a podcast person? I discovered podcasts a few years ago, and they've now become an integral part of my day. While I'm walking my dog, driving from place to place, or getting the studio opened and ready for the day, I'm often listening to a podcast --something to make me laugh, something to keep me up on the news, and MY favorite -- something that teaches me something new! And you guys....guess what?? I am on a podcast! I was recently a guest on the Preschool Dance...
almost 4 years ago • 1 min read
The energy and excitement will be at full tilt, but YOU can be prepared and keep them engaged (and still learning!) with some simple print-and-play Halloween games, with options that work for all ages and most dance styles. Save $ too, with my special sale, now through Oct 31! Use promo code BOO5 for $5 off any purchase of $10 or more, or promo code BOO15 for $15 off any purchase of $30 or more. That's 50% off! Shop all the Halloween games and resources HERE! See all the game options below,...
almost 4 years ago • 1 min read
Chances are, since you are a dance teacher, DANCE feels like MAGIC to you -- the music, the expression, the creativity......the magic of everything coming together. Chances also are that a particular dance style (or age group) feels most magical for you teach -- creating lesson plans or choreography for that style or age comes easily to you. But, what about those other dance styles and age groups? How can you make preparing and teaching for them feel like magic too? For me, TAP DANCE has...
almost 4 years ago • 1 min read