Posts Tagged ‘recital’
Redirect Recital Madness w/ “3 Before Me”
Excitement and joy surround recital time, but as we all now it can also be a time of much work and some stress. Andrea Trench shares her “3 Before Me” rule to help both students and parents take responsibility to get their recital questions answered without bombarding you or studio staff. Andrea is an expert in early childhood education and owner of Discover Dance.
Read MorePlanning for Recital Rooutines
Pam Simpson is excited for recital preparation! But, with this excitement, comes the need to be well prepared. Pam shares some helpful planning tips that will make your choregraphing go more smoothly and help you feel confident and ready! Pam is the owner of Forte Arts Center in Morris, IL and is celebrating her 30th season.
Read MoreLife After Recital
Months and months of planning go into our annual recitals. We pour our hearts and souls into every detail to make sure it is a success and in a matter of a few hours, it is over. This brings on a mix of emotions. We are proud of our students and our team, and we…
Read MoreGet Recital Ready
Dance Teachers, it is time to get your classes Recital Ready. There are many ways to prepare your classes for the stage to ensure they feel confident and it is the time to get started! Most of us have not been in a theater for a Recital since 2019, so many of our students don’t…
Read More5 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers Choreography
Challenges with learning choreography for performance include short attention spans, lack of interest, complicated movement and formations, and difficulties remembering material. Today, I’m sharing five tips to not only improve the choreographic experience with your little ones, but to also bring light to realistic expectations across three different developmental stages. I will list these stages…
Read MorePreschool Showcase Experience
There is no way around it… no matter how much you prepare or how many years you have under your belt, recitals are STRESSFUL. For a new family to dance, especially with younger students, a recital can be a truly overwhelming experience. In fact, for some, it could be a deterrent for re-enrolling in dance…
Read MoreShould I Dance in My Own Recital?
Should you dance in your own recital? Yes. I know it may not be everyone’s jam to perform in their own show. The recital, after all, is about the kids and we certainly don’t need to add another thing to our to-do list. But, I want to offer a different perspective, share some helpful tips,…
Read MoreA Rite of Passage
The recital—that annual staple of the dance school—conjures images of childhood and Americana for many. It’s a rite of passage for thousands of youngsters, a chance to shine in front of family and friends that they anticipate with nervous excitement. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreRegistration Will Only Be As Good As Your Last Recital
“Your fall registration will only be as good as your last recital!” These words were often repeated by my mother, who believed that the quality of a recital had much to do with a school’s success. I think of those words every time the topic of recitals comes up at my seminars.
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