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New pre school students joining an established dance class
For many teachers the start of a new term will bring new children into the pre school dance class. The new with the old, not always a comfortable mix.You will have the confident children who have known...
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Experiencing a problem in your pre school dance classes?
After teaching dance to children for more then 30years my purpose now is to assist young dance teachers and early years carers to avoid making the mistakes that I made as a rookie dance teacher....
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Is it right that dance teachers are expected to teach all age groups?
One thought which I've been pondering is that a 'qualified' dance teacher in the private sector is expected to teach competently and effectively to all the age groups.In the academic sector there can...
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Dance Teacher Training and Qualifications
Deciding to train to become a dance teacher is the first step on what has become a complex and often confusing journey.A plethora of colleges and universities offer courses of study to degree or...
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Teachers need to be effective communicators of their subject
The title contains an obvious statement and one which rings true in many an individuals' personal experience as student or teacher - or both.As a student of dance, to be told by a teacher that a...
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Dance teachers for different age groups
In the state sector it is rare that a teacher is qualified and employed to teach in Nursery, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, University and 3rd Age education. It is standard practice for most teachers in...
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Proposal for a new qualification: Early Years Dance specialist
Before attempting to add this latest post I have spent some time investigating the courses and accreditation options available to those wishing to train to become practitioners or carers of early...
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What to do when new students don't want to join in the dance class
This is a question that is frequently asked of me by dance teachers new to teaching the early years age group. Possible methods of approach will vary according to the specific circumstance. For the...
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Children reluctant to join in the dance class: New students 1
When assembling the children prior to entering the dance space if a child is noticeably reluctant try asking whether he or she would like to help you lead the train.A hand puppet or soft toy is useful...
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Children who don't want to join in the dance class. 2
As I have mentioned previously, knowing the individual personalities of each child is hugely important to the smooth running of the class. If a child suddenley announces that she doesn't want to join...
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A 'Trial lesson' system
There are steps one can take to reduce the likelihood of a child joining a pre school dance class who is 'not ready'.'Not ready' in this context means that the child is unable to concentrate, is...
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How to explain to a parent when their child is not ready to join the dance class
Few parents welcome the news that their child is not ready to join the dance class. To some this may feel like a personal failure especially if their friends have children who are joining the...
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