Whether you're stepping into the studio for the first time or stepping into the classroom as a teacher, you are first and always a learner. Learning is not something that "just happens." It's a skill we can strengthen, a process we can design with intention, and a practice we can refine over time. And dancers understand this truth deeply: progress doesn't come from doing something once; it comes from returning, reflecting, adjusting, and trying again. The body knows what the

Lighting and tempo are often thought of as aesthetic tools in performance, yet within dance education, they can powerfully shape inclusion, access, and engagement. Inclusive dance teaching requires sensitivity to the diverse sensory, cognitive, and emotional needs of students. When used intentionally, lighting and tempo allow educators to create environments where all learners can connect to movement through personalized pathways of perception. Lighting directly affects how d

In dance education, chunking is an effective cognitive strategy that supports memory and learning by breaking complex sequences into...

Two contrasting methods of instruction have emerged in education: the traditional banking method and the more dynamic approach of active...

The Stage is an Extension of the Classroom Creating a learning environment that mirrors a performative one is essential in dance...

Dance education for children aged 5-11, or those in K-5th grade, is an incredibly formative experience. It is a time when young dancers...

Creating dance formations is not only a creative endeavor but also a strategic one. A well-designed formation enhances the visual appeal...

Retrieval cues play a crucial role in enhancing memory by reinstating the context in which the memory was initially formed (Tulving &...

Inclusivity forms the bedrock of a thriving society, nurturing an environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered,...