Question for you: have you done your Christmas shopping yet? We all want to find the perfect Christmas gifts for those special people in our lives. We want it to be meaningful, functional, and inspiring. As a creative, I would venture to say that it is sometimes hardest to buy gifts for fellow artists. We want something that is unique and also meaningful. Whether you are looking to shop for fellow dancers, dance instructor friends, or dance coaches, you need something special and applicable. Fear not. I have numerous functional yet meaningful gift ideas for you this year. This post contains affiliate links. This means that if you purchase a…

For dancers and dance teachers, dancewear is important. My twin (who also a dance teacher), always say: “I’m nicer when I like my outfit.” Can any of you relate to this sentiment? I sure can. And, whether you are social dancing or teaching your students, everyone can benefit from us being in a good mood, right? Right. Apart from the fact that what we wear has the ability to affect our mood toward others, it’s important to remember that dancing is a joy and a blessing, so why not wear clothes that match that feeling? I recently listened to a fantastic episode of the “Grow With Shea” Podcast entitled “Finding…

Can you believe it’s time to find dance teacher gifts again? Where did 2020 go? The way time has gotten away could have something to do with all the crazy evens that have taken up this year, but your Christmas list doesn’t need to get away from you! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just about here so let’s get a jump on that shopping. Ready for your guide to gifts that the dance teachers at your studio, your dance teacher friends, or you will LOVE? Look no further, I’ve got dance teacher gifts covered! This post contains affiliate links. This means that if you purchase a product with one…

We all have our absolute necessities when it comes to teaching dance, don’t we? For me, having the right tools for preschool ballet and tap class is beyond necessary. That’s why today I’m sharing with you my must-have. These products keep my class room running smoothly and do the trick when it comes to keeping those littles excited about each and every exercise. Without further ado, let’s get into it. This post contains affiliate links. This means that if you purchase a product with one of these links I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I never recommend anything that I don’t love or would…

I think that we can all agree that the switch to online dance class on Zoom came with quite the learning curve. It took a little while to get the hang of Zoom. Then there’s the ever-present challenge of keeping the younger students engaged apart from the technical aspects. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I definitely wasn’t as exciting as Dora the Explorer or Paw Patrol. Kids these days love their technology. However, that didn’t mean they would automatically love the “show” when I arrived on a glowing screen. The question became, how am I going to keep them entertained with this for weeks and weeks?…

Tools that make my job as a dance teacher a whole lot easier. When you’re a dance teacher, you’re pretty much a one man or one woman show. This is partly true since you are the head of your preschool dance class.  However, we all know that appearances can be deceiving.  Every one of us teachers has a special little collection of friends that make our days of dancing successful. And no, I’m not talking about your students though I’m sure they are pretty darn fantastic as well.  Today, I’m thrilled to open up my treasure chest of essentials, sharing with you tools I utilize in every class. These products…