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Knowing Your Worth (Without the Drama)
"Knowing your worth isn't about walking into a staff meeting with demands. It's about walking into your work with clarity." A Conversation Years in the Making Earlier this Spring, I...
Emotional Resilience: A Skill We All Need
"Life doesn't get easier-you just get better at handling difficult situations." What I've Learned About Emotional Resilience One thing that I've learned as I grow personally and professionally is what...
Keep Everyone Engaged: Fun and Focused Caregiver & Tot Dance Class Activities
Consistent Lesson Planning is Key When planning my early childhood dance classes, I always build activities around a consistent lesson plan framework. This approach not only creates a reliable structure...
Making the Most of Your Show Lobby
Use your recital theater lobby as a place to make your entire studio shine! Your Show Lobby is a First Impression When it's showtime, we focus so much of our...
Tips for Using AI in Your Business
"AI can save massive amounts of time and energy - all while reflecting the voice and values of your brand." The Ever-Growing Applications of AI for Your Studio Back in...
Ready, Set, Recital! 6 Strategies for Dance Teachers to Prepare Students for the Stage
"Recital memories last a lifetime-let's help them shine every step of the way." An Exciting Time for All Recital season is one of the most exciting times in a dance...
Spring Shake-Up
"Instead of fighting the seasonal shift, why not lean into it?" Shake Things Up: Easy Ways to Refresh Your Dance Classes This Spring As I sit down to write this,...
Preschool Classroom Success: Seven Skills to Develop in Dance Class
"Short, engaging activities keep young dancers focused and having fun." The Importance of Foundational Skills In our preschool dance classes, developing foundational skills is key to our dancers' success. By...
Do it While You’re Scared
"If you wait until you're ready, you'll be waiting forever." The Truth About Passion and Entrepreneurship I had the amazing privilege of speaking on a panel at a community Black...
The Mindset Shift That Separates Leaders from the Rest
The moment you stop seeking approval and start trusting yourself, success follows. Success Comes to Those Who Believe They Can Achieve It After years of working with dance educators and...
Coffee Talk 12/9
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Kelly Komorowski & Ashley Litwin.
Coffee Talk 11/11
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Bryce Conlan & Kristian Altuve.
Copy of Coffee Talk 10/28
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring John Barrella.
Coffee Talk 10/15
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Trish Thompson-Creamer.
Public Love, Private Shade: When Social Media and Reality Don’t Match
One minute it's complaints, the next it's 'love you, beautiful soul!' Social media is wild. Authenticity vs. Performance: Are We Playing a Role on Social Media? Ever had a conversation...
It is Everywhere if You Look for It
Unplug from the stress a little and look around. Let the joy of others wash over you. Unplugging from Stress to Be Present I find myself purposely disconnecting from the...