are you a podcast person?
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 Teachers Podcast, hosted by Jessica Strong from Dance To Learn, and together we tackled some listener questions, like:
- Why themes are important in a preschool dance class.
- What should you prioritize in your class flow?
- How can ensure that you get to all the important items?
- How can you ensure all students are prioritized in a large class?
- What is the best way to to teach choreography to a large group?
- Tap music, skills, and more!
| Listen on Apple |
| Listen on Spotify |
| Show Notes |
Take a listen, and reply back to let me know what you think!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'll be back later this week with some holiday deals!
Truly,
Corey
dance dance HOORAY
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