When I’m teaching dance class, I’ll be honest—I don’t always  use perfect ballet terminology every single moment. I try to as much as I can, but sometimes things slip into shorthand. And often, that’s because these words feel so natural to us as teachers that we forget they’re basically a foreign language to our students. What feels automatic in our brains can feel confusing (or overwhelming) to dancers who are still learning. That’s why intentionally teaching ballet vocabulary matters so...

One of the hardest parts of teaching dance—especially week after week—is simply deciding how to start class . You know warm-ups matter.You know they need to be safe, gradual, and intentional.But some days? You’re tired, short on planning time, or juggling a million other things. That’s exactly why I created the Create Your Own Warm-Up Worksheets —one version for younger dancers  and one for older dancers . These worksheets are completely done for you , but they also give your students  a...

Rehearsal season means one thing: running the same dance again… and again… and again. While repetition is essential for clean spacing, confident dancers, and polished performances, it can also lead to boredom and low energy in class. When students feel like they’re doing the exact same thing over and over, focus starts to fade — and that’s where Magic Modifier Cards  come in. What Are Magic Modifier Cards? Our Magic Modifier Cards  are a set of 30 playful, purposeful rehearsal prompts...