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Is dance really for you? •ONCE DANCERS GET TO A CERTAIN AGE RANGE (JUNIOR-TEEN THEY SHOULD START THINKING IF DANCE IS REALLY WHAT THEY...

Dance studios need to realize their students need structure to thrive. Without structure, the foundation of your business will crumble...

-sitting -talking while I'm talking -hanging on the ballet barre/touching the mirrors -speaking negatively to their peers -wearing Apple...

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There's a way to be stern without being rude. I never let students walk all over me, but they respect me—and that's without having to yell.

A good choreographer creates through their vision and can alter it based on the dancer's skill set. A good choreographer doesn't throw...

- standing with your arms folded/not looking engaged in the space - yawning excessively - sitting down - talking - not following...

DON'T PUSH YOUR BODY TO DO THINGS IT'S NOT READY FOR.

You can't consider yourself a versatile dancer if you don't train in tap. I've seen many dancers in this generation severely lacking...

Use your PLIE!!

Not every job is meant for you. Establishments have different things they're looking for. Don't give up because it's not your time yet.

Dancers do your research. Before you commit to projects, jobs, and performances.

ENCOURAGEMENT IN DANCE STARTS IN BEGINNER CLASSES AND SHOULD CONTINUE THROUGHOUT YOUR DANCE JOURNEY.

DANCE EDUCATORS SHOULD ALWAYS GIVE FEEDBACK. REAL FEEDBACK. CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK.

Dance programs should try harder to create a versatile dance program. Various genres of dance should be offered to more than just dance...

- start collecting footage of yourself dancing for your Dance Reel - write down past and current projects/ performances you have done for...

It's time to start being honest with your students. When my students have a reoccurring issue I'm able to decipher why it's happening and...

AS A DANCE EDUCATOR (AT ANY LEVEL), YOU SHOULD KNOW HOW TO INTEGRATE INJURY PREVENTION IN WEEKLY CLASSES.