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The Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Designing Dance for Theater with Tiffany Rea-FisherIn today's special bonus episode of The Casual Dance Teacher's Podcast, I chat with decorated choreographer Tiffany Rea-Fisher about her work as a choreographer for Classical Theatre of Harlem, including (but not limited to!) how the process of choreographing for theatrical productions differs from concert dance, how Tiffany's background as a competitive dancer shaped her career, the traits she looks for in dancers auditioning for theatrical productions vs. for her company, and a little teaser about the work she's created for the upcoming season of her modern dance company, Emerge125, premiering May 29th! Get more information and tickets f...2025-05-1642 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastSeason One Finale!Oh my goodness, it's the end of season one of the Casual Dance Teacher's Podcast! We're wrapping up with a quick recap of the amazing highlights of season one, how you can keep up with The Casual Dance Teacher's Network during our brief hiatus, and what's to come! Big thanks for a great first season, and see you in season two!Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook HereFollow me on Reddit HereFollow our Instagram account HerePlease Leave Us a Review on A...2025-04-2509 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastDeciphering Dance Media with Danielle GuillermoHow can I stay up-to-date on the latest dance news without falling down a social media rabbit-hole? How can I convey current dance events to my dance students without taking up all our class time? What trends are happening in the world of dance, and the way that we consume dance media? In this episode, I delve into all of these questions and much more with Dance News Daily founder Danielle Guillermo!Check out Dance News Daily HereTheme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via SquadcastJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on F...2025-04-1832 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastTeaching Adult Beginner Dance Students with Lindsey DinneenAre you interested in offering dance programming for adult dancers either picking up dance for the first time or continuing their education after time away from dance? Do you currently offer adult programming but feel that it's not quite working or you have questions and challenges to work through to improve your teaching? Lindsey Dinneen is here today sharing TONS of knowledge around how to approach teaching adult beginners. Lindsey started her very own continuing education dance program for adults at a local community college, and grew it from 2 beginner classes to multiple levels of of classes across multiple sty...2025-04-1127 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastTips for Teaching Mixed-Age Dance ClassesThe great debate - should you organize your dance class levels by age, or by technical level? Today's episode isn't really about defending one side or the other on this one, but I'm sharing my insight on the strengths of breaking up classes by skill level, even if that means including a wide range of ages within a class, followed by some tips for training dancers within a mixed-age classroom, where age discrepancy can come with its own set of challenges.Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook He...2025-04-0420 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastDo2025-03-2920 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastTeaching Dance Through Meaningful Gestures with Anabella LenzuYou can have all the drills, exercises, and teacher "hacks" in the world, but if there's not meaning and intention behind everything you and your students are doing in the dance classroom, what's it all for?! Acclaimed dancer, choreographer, scholar & educator Anabella Lenzu joins us to explain her philosophy and theory of dance education, and how she helps students understand that their body is an instrument for expression.Get Anabella's book and learn more about her work HereTheme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via SquadcastJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on...2025-03-2831 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastWhat's in My Dance Bag? Recital EditionWrapping up our "recital prep" unit on the podcast, I thought it would be fun to share a breakdown of everything I make sure to have with me in my dance bag during tech week! As a mega-planner, I feel like I'm pretty thorough, covering everything from snacks to spare bobby pins - so give it a listen to make sure you're fully stocked and prepared going into your own recital week!Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook HereFollow me on Reddit HereFollow me...2025-03-2117 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastChoreography Cleaning Games and Activities You Might Not Have Tried Yet!Next up in our "recital prep" unit on the podcast are some of my favorite ways to get recital dances clean without boring your students (too much 🙂). What's your favorite? Let me know in The Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook!Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook HereFollow me on Reddit HereFollow me on Instagram HerePlease Leave Us a Review on Apple/Spotify! 2025-03-1417 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastThe Casual Dance Teacher's Recital Prep ChecklistWe're kicking off a new "recital prep" unit on the podcast with today's episode taking you line by line through my mental checklist of items I need to cover with my students to make sure both I and they are fully prepared going into tech week! This includes lighting and sound cues, entrance and exit logistics, hair, makeup, and costume requirements, rehearsal and recital etiquette and more! Did I miss anything? Let me know in The Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook!Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Face...2025-03-0724 min
No Starving ArtistsMaia Mahosky | No Starving Artists Podcast Ep. 30Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Maia Mahosky - dance teacher, choreographer, dance graduate and more!
We chat about gathering funding, support and resources for dance projects in rural and metropolitan areas.
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This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing...2025-03-0338 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastCrafting Creative Solos with Jason PickettDancer, educator, choreographer (and more) Jason Pickett, who you may better know as @heyitspickett on social media, is here to talk us through his process for creating innovative and meaningful solos for dance students. I personally find solos so challenging to choreograph because I can't lean on the use of different formations and/or layering of bodies doing different movements, so I was delighted at the opportunity to talk to a true pro on the topic - and I may have been personally attacked along the way, but it was SO SO worth it! 😅 Learn More About "No S...2025-02-2834 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastFostering a Healthy Dance Business with Alison Foster JonesToday I'm breaking my own "we don't need business advice; we're casual dance teachers" rule by having dance studio owner and business coach Alison Foster-Jones on the show to share her story and tips on growing a studio from 5 students in a rec. room to hundreds of students across multiple studio locations! Alison has such a great message of leveraging passion and positivity for business success that can be applied to any business venture, from owning a studio, to negotiating freelance contracts, even to maintaining control and structure in the classroom as a teacher; so while one of the p...2025-02-2136 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastValentine's Day Special: Love Notes to The Art of Teaching DanceLove is in the air! 2025-02-1418 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastDance Photography 101 with Ian HoweIan Howe is Back! And today we're talking dance photography! The burning question on my mind - what made the man with 500 jobs decide to start a dance photography business on top of all that? Then we get into some more practical questions like: What are the basics needed to do your own dance photography? How to pose dancers quickly and efficiently for recital photos without them all looking the same? What factors should we look for in lighting, posing, and editing when hiring a dance photographer? All this, accompanied by the soothing sound of Ian's Australian bird friends who cra...2025-02-0728 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastHow to Fill that Awkward Transition Time Between ClassesI know I can't be the only teacher that just dreads that awkward transition time when you're dismissing one class and the next is waiting to begin! How will I dismiss everyone safely, take attendance, switch my playlist, answer questions, check my notes, and grab a drink of water without the next class descending into chaos?! Well, I might not have all the answers, but I certainly have a few activities and ideas that have helped me fend off the madness of class transition time over the past few years, so I'm sharing them with you today!T...2025-01-3127 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastMental Training for Dancers with April LorenziOk, so if you read the title, you won't have to guess what the "Secret Dance Technique" is, as I suggest in the intro to this episode - it's MENTAL technique! April Lorenzi literally wrote the book on it, so she's here to share some her tried-and-true tips for helping your students (and yourself) enhance their confidence, resilience, memory - and, in turn, their dancing!! Learn more and Get April's Book Here!Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via SquadcastJoin the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook HereFollow our...2025-01-2423 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastBuilding on Technique While Teaching ChoreographyIt's that time of year...the pressure's on to teach recital choreography, and so often that means "sacrificing" the class time previously spent on technique and conditioning. Naturally, we have to continue working technique and conditioning in order for the choreography to look its best at recital time...sometimes, that can mean running the choreography over and over again. But other times, additional measures are required to get your dancers performance-ready, and it can be easy to forget those when we feel the "choreography crunch!" Here are a few of the ways that I continue to incorporate technique practice, cor...2025-01-1716 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastFundamentals of Tap with Christine DennyWhether or not you teach tap dance specifically, you're in for a treat with this episode with the fabulous Christine Denny! Denny is a renowned tap teacher, choreographer, and performer with a career spanning over 25 years and covering virtually every facet of the dance world. Learn about the intricacies of tap dance and what makes teaching tap unique, as well as some of the practical applications of Christine's approach that can be used across a wide variety of dance styles, and more!Visit Christine's website to learn more about her programs and syllabus here.Register for Ch...2025-01-1030 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastDesigning a Genuinely Inclusive Dance Program with Veronica Vasquez GarciaVeronica Vasquez Garcia is the creator of Moves Made 4 Me, a developmental movement program that combines life skills with dance, as well as the founder of Elevate Collective Solutions, a consulting business that helps organizations implement inclusive practices, and JMM Dance Co, a nonprofit dedicated to raising mental health awareness through SEL programs. While we couldn't possibly cover the vast breadth of her work in this field, I was thrilled to spend some time picking Veronica's brain about how she developed her curriculum program specifically for individuals with disabilities, and how anyone in the field of dance education can b...2025-01-0329 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's Podcast2024 Recap - My Top Takeaways and Tidbits!Wow - what a year! Since launching in June, I've learned SO MUCH from my amazing line-up of distinguished guests, and from connecting with listeners and fellow "Casual Dance Teachers" through our Casual Dance Teacher's Network Facebook page and Casual Dance Teacher's Podcast Instagram account! To recap this phenomenal year, here's a casual and low-key recap of my personal favorite lessons learned so far this year!*As noted in the episode, you will notice a slightly distorted sound quality on this one; my holiday gift to myself was just letting this one slide so I can work on...2024-12-2723 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's Podcast"Diversify" - Building a Dance Career that Fuels You with Ian HoweThe word of the day is "Diversify!" Hear from Choreographer, Studio Owner, Competition Adjudicator, Teacher, Photographer, Performer...basically ALL THE THINGS...Ian Howe as he discusses how he leveraged the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic to build a dance career that fuels his passion and "scratches all the itches," and his advice on how you can follow suit! Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via SquadcastLearn more about Ian Howe and his many projects here: www.ianhowedancer.com2024-12-2027 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastWhen am I Supposed to Lesson Plan?!So by now we've established that we SHOULD have at least a general curriculum and lesson plans for each of the dance classes that we teach...but as busy dance teachers, when are we supposed to sit down and come up with these plans? There's no one-size-fits-all answer to this, but I have a few tips and tricks for how to make the most of your time to squeeze in adequate lesson planning time consistently each and every week, ensuring that you feel prepared for each class, and your students get the most out of their class time with y...2024-12-1314 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastDon't Sell Yourself Short - Dance Business Coaching with Audra QueenThere are a LOT of dance teachers and coaches out there, but most specialize in coaching technique, steps/skills, consistency...few specialize in coaching artistry specifically! Amie Bush does just that with her company, Artistry Dance Coaching, and today she's treating us to an inside scoop on what she looks for from an artistry perspective as both a competition judge and coach, and how she helps dancers develop these skills!Check out this episode with Isaac Iskra regarding his journey as an autistic dancer!Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via SquadcastVi...2024-12-0633 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastHo-Ho-Holiday Activities for Dance Class!It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time for season's greetings, holiday cheer, and students (and teachers!) who are already mentally checked out and ready for a break from dance classes! 😆 I've got you covered! Here are plenty of simple and fun ways to incorporate the holiday theme into your dance classes while still keeping students working on key concepts and engaging with the material! No Pinterest dance teachers here - these are all simple and super easy to implement on the fly! For more dance class activities, check out these two previous episodes:Halloween Dance C...2024-11-2922 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastCoaching Artistry in Dance with Amie BushThere are a LOT of dance teachers and coaches out there, but most specialize in coaching technique, steps/skills, consistency...few specialize in coaching artistry specifically! Amie Bush does just that with her company, Artistry Dance Coaching, and today she's treating us to an inside scoop on what she looks for from an artistry perspective as both a competition judge and coach, and how she helps dancers develop these skills!For more resources regarding artistry, check out this episode with Chelsea Weidmann!Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via Squadcast2024-11-2222 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastTrick Steps - Do We Even Need Them?!Ugh, trick steps; I love to hate 'em! As casual dance teachers, should we be teaching our students trick steps? Do they have a place in EVERY style of dance? Can we create a curriculum that focuses on fundamentals and classical training while still incorporating "tricks?" Join me as I rant - I mean discuss - the wild world of teaching trick steps as a casual dance teacher. Join the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook!Theme Music by GB Mystical: gbmystical.comListen to the previous episode regarding competitive dance with Olivia Lou Here2024-11-1514 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastCompetition Prep for Recreational Dancers with Olivia LouOlivia Lou is a dance educator and competition adjudicator here to tell us how to prepare any and all students to attend a dance competition - regardless of their level of training or the number of hours a week they spend in the studio. We talk about the pros and cons of competitive dance, how to mentally and physically prepare students for the experience, and what makes a piece stand out in a competitive setting...plus a first for me - threatening to fight one of my podcast guests over an opinion on competition choreography! 😂 Enjoy! Theme Musi...2024-11-0831 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastApplied Behavior Analysis Practices for Dance TeachersToday's episode is a follow-up on episode number 22 with guest Isaac Iskra. After reflecting upon that conversation, I decided (on a last-minute whim that forced me to record and edit this episode in record time!) that I had some follow-up thoughts on my own experience that I wanted to share. The tips that I share in this episode are informed by the practice of Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, therapy, which I mention in the episode is a controversial practice, and has been rejected by many members of the autism community. This episode is not intended to endorse ABA...2024-11-0119 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastAn Autistic Perspective on Choreography and Dance Education with Isaac IskraIn today's episode, Isaac Iskra, founder of Nefelaba Dance Theater, shares his experience in developing his craft as a dancer and choreographer with Autism. In addition to walking us through his own journey both in pursuing a dance career and gaining a formal autism diagnosis in his twenties, Isaac shares his thoughts and advice on providing accommodations for neurodivergent dance students and audience members, pursuing a career as an artist, and supporting autistic creators. Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via Squadcast2024-10-2424 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastBody and Mind Self-Care for Dance Teachers with Rachel JenksToday Rachel Jenks, aka "The Booty-Kicking Ballerina," shares her story of completely running her body into the ground in pursuit of her dream career as a professional ballet dancer, followed by her long journey of recovery, starting with mental healing, which eventually led her to physical healing as well. Rachel also shares plenty of practical tips for how we as dance teachers can "partner with our bodies" both mentally and physically to be the best dance teachers we can be without pushing ourselves to dance through pain!Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via Sq...2024-10-1838 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastConsent-Informed Dance Education with Nicole PerryNicole Perry is an intimacy director, intimacy coordinator, and dance choreographer who's worked in film, theater, and dance to empower and educate performers on understanding and working with their personal boundaries. Join me as I get the very basics on what consent in the dance classroom is all about, and then delve into what a consent-informed approach to dance education looks like from a practical standpoint, and why we NEED to talk about it!Discount Code for Nicole's Teaching Resources: DTPOD on Momentumstage.orgTheme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via Squadcast2024-10-1127 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastFall Fun! Halloween and Fall-Themed Ideas for Dance Classes.Say it with me...WE LOVE A THEME! Here are a few of my favorite Halloween and fall-themed activities to implement all month long for fun and engaging classes (without slacking on instructional value)! Head over to the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to connect and share your input!Theme Music by GB Mystical: gbmystical.com2024-10-0416 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastTeaching Culturally Sensitive Hip-Hop with Neo LynchIf you teach Hip-Hop, or are planning to teach Hip-Hop at any point in the future, you NEED to listen to this amazing crash-course from today's special guest, Neo Lynch! Neo breaks down her own background in Hip-Hop and understanding the differences in styles across geographic regions, and how she incorporates the rich history and culture of hip-hop into her teaching while still keeping classes engaging and fun! Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via Squadcast2024-09-2728 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastDance Education as Ministry with Maria DanielMulti-Award-Winning choreographer, educator, author, lawyer and mentor Maria Daniel joins us today to talk about her program iDance Ministry, "Project BrOKen," and how she leveraged her gift for dance into acclaimed programs that teach, heal, and inspire individuals who may be struggling with physical, mental, or cultural barriers, or just need a safe space to express themselves through dance! Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via Squadcast2024-09-2028 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's Podcast“Dancetok” and Navigating Teaching in the Social Media Era with Alicia Mae HollowayAfter 16 episodes, most of you know that I have a tendency to hate on TikTok, Dance Influencers, and Social Media in general, so buckle up for this one! On today's episode, I had the immense privilege of interviewing Alicia Mae Holloway, former Dance Theatre of Harlem and Suzanne Farrell Ballet dancer, who also happens to be a model, influencer, and former realty tv show contestant with over 500,000 TikTok followers and a social media reach in the tens of millions! Alicia dished on the pros and cons of using social media for both education and promotion, what's REALLY important wh...2024-09-1323 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastBack to Class - Activities and Tips to Learn Students' Names Fast!Hello and welcome from one of the WORST name-learners out there! I have struggled with remembering students names since I first started teaching, but over the last decade, I've slowly developed a few techniques and activities that help even me learn students' names quickly and remember them after the first week or two of classes. Here are my thoughts...head over to the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to connect and share your input!Theme Music by GB Mystical: gbmystical.com2024-09-0616 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastChoreography Month Week 5: Elements of Artistry with Chelsea WeidmannIt's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! Today I had the joy of chatting with Chelsea Weidmann - i.e. GeekyBallerina - about her system for identifying and teaching elements of artistry in dance class. How does this tie in with neck massage, cultural education, neurodiversity, and tricking people into teaching you how to teach...?! You'll just have to listen to find out!Join me in the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to s...2024-08-3026 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastChoreography Month Week 4: Teaching the ChoreographyIt's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! In this week's episode we finally get into actually teaching the choreography to your students. Hear Maia's specific model for notating and teaching choreography in a classroom setting - it's not as simple as just starting from the beginning and teaching a dance step by step! Join me in the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to share your feedback and ideas!Theme Music by GBMys...2024-08-2317 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastChoreography Month Week 3: Formations and SpacingIt's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! This week you've got your theme and some steps, but where do you put them?! Here are some ideas on blocking, coming up with transitions between different formations and/or sections of your dance, and keeping it all theme-focused!Join me in the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to share your feedback and ideas!Theme Music by GBMystical: gbmystical.com2024-08-1618 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastChoreography Month Week 2: Coming up with Original MovementIt's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! This week's episode is the only episode about the actual "steps" themselves! Here are some of my ideas for coming up with original movement, getting through moments where you're "stuck," and keeping the steps focused on your theme!Join me in the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to share your feedback and ideas!Theme Music by GBMystical: gbmystical.com2024-08-0919 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastChoreography Month Week 1: Choosing a Theme and MusicIt's Choreography Month! All month long, I'll be sharing ideas and information on the process of choreography - from coming up with an original concept to teaching your students the steps! This week's episode is all about choosing the music and/or theme for your dance. The options are infinite, but what factors should we prioritize to narrow it down? What if we're stuck and feel like we have no original ideas? Do we even have to have a theme for our recital dances? Join me in the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to share your feedba...2024-08-0216 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's Podcast"The Mary Poppins of Dance" - Ideas to Make Classes More Engaging Using Props and ToolsThe opportunities to use props, tools, games, and physical objects of all kinds in dance class to engage and motivate your students are endless! In today's episode, Maia shares just a few of her tried-and-true ideas - broken up into three different age categories to help you engage and inspire your students of all ages! Head over to the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to connect and share your input!Theme Music by GB Mystical: gbmystical.com2024-07-2621 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastPreventing and Managing Injuries in Dance Class with Erika MayallErika Mayall is a dance physiotherapist and the host of The Dance Physio Podcast. I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak with her about how to prevent injuries in our students, teach through injuries in the classroom, encourage healthy warm-up practices, and more!Theme Music by GBMystical! www.gbmystical.comRecorded Via Squadcast.2024-07-1921 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastPreparing Recreational Students for a Collegiate Dance Program with Laura Ward MoranLaura Ward Moran is an experienced dance educator, business owner, and founder of the college preparatory dance program at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, MD. In this episode, Laura shares insights on how all dance teachers can prepare their students - however "casual" they may be - for post-high-school dance experiences, education, and careers! In addition to the valuable advice shared in this episode, Laura offers life coaching and dance and fitness mentoring services through her business, Unparalleled Pursuits.Join us in the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to discuss the episode! Theme mu...2024-07-1222 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastHow Megan Williams Created a Dance Program Tailored to Military FamiliesMegan Williams is the director of the Youth Instructional Dance Program at Fort Campbell, KY - a program exclusively for children of active duty and retired military families. Her unique experience in this role is not only fascinating to learn about, but also comes with a lot of lessons that can be applied by dance educators in all kinds of programs! Learn how Megan cultivates a life-long love of dance through a program where the average student moves every one to two years! Megan also shares insight about the military guidelines under which she operates, navigating cultural and communication dif...2024-07-0523 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastPirouettes - When and How Are We Teaching our Casual Dancers?Pirouettes - Let's Talk About It! Pirouettes, or turns in general, seem to be at the forefront of dance media, but are they really THAT big a part of what we do? Join me as I explore the relevance of pirouettes in casual dance training, as well as just a couple of my personal methods for teaching this skill. Let's keep the conversation going in the Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook!Theme Music by GB Mystical2024-06-2824 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastDance/Movement Therapy Practices for the Casual Dance Teacher with Genevieve FullerGenevieve Fuller joins us in this episode to share some practical tips and exercises that can be implemented in any dance classroom to ease stress, facilitate mental and emotional well-being, and equip students with the tools and skills to use movement and body-based practices to regulate their own mental health outside the classroom.Genevieve is a board-certified dance/movement therapist (BC-DMT) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts, and owns her own therapy practice using dance/movement therapy informed EMDR with adults who have experienced trauma or other lived experiences that are having a negative impact on...2024-06-2118 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastRefresh Your Classroom Playlists - Choosing Music for Dance ClassesWhile most of us love music, sometimes choosing music for our dance classes can be daunting! In this episode, I share my tips for curating and organizing playlists for a variety of styles of dance with music that's age appropriate, varied, and engaging for both you and your students! Join me in The Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook to contribute your own ideas!2024-06-1416 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastJumps Training with Coach Kristin StamKristin Stam is a track and field coach at Bloomsburg University, specializing in jumping events. She also just so happens to be my sister :) In this episode, we get her professional insight on how to maximize dancers' physical performance throughout the season, plus some practical tips and drills to get stronger, higher jumps from our dancers!2024-06-0716 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastCurriculum Building - How I Lesson-Plan for the Whole Season Before it Even Starts!Join me in the casual dance teacher's network on Facebook to continue the conversation!We're kicking things off with Maia's step-by-step guide on how to map out your curriculum for the entire dance season! I've developed this curriculum-planning process over the past several years, and I'm hoping it helps you kick off a new dance season feeling organized and empowered to be the best dance teacher you can be!Theme music by GB Mystical2024-06-0724 minThe Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastTrailer - Get to Know the Casual Dance Teacher's PodcastWhat is the Casual Dance Teacher's Podcast, and why is it here? Join me in the casual dance teacher's network on Facebook!2024-05-1105 min