Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! In this episode, host Jessica Strong kicks off a special 2-part series to help you bring fun and fancy into your first dance classes of the new season. Whether it’s your students’ very first class or just the start of a new year, this episode is full of tips to make it magical, memorable, and meaningful.In this Part 2 Episode, Jessica reads and walks you through her children’s book Florrie Flamingo’s ABC's of Dance — designed to help your youngest dancers learn basic dance and ballet terminology in a fun and fanciful way! Jessica shares some other ideas in this episode such as: 🦩 Including a ballerina flamingo stuffed animal for demonstrations and comfort 🪶 How to set up an ABC-F Obstacle Course 🎨 Incorporating the Dance Concepts throughout your exploration of the book.If you’ve ever wanted to elevate your first month of dance classes with a touch of whimsy and structure, this episode is for you!✨ Resources Mentioned:📖 Florrie Flamingo’s ABC's of Dance Book → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/florrie-flamingos-abcs-of-dance📹 Watch our A-F Obstacle Course in Action →https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbYwhPiOQ6U&t=2s🎀 Dance to Learn® Membership → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🩰 Little Bit of Tap Dance Magic by Dance Dance Hooray → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/tap-curriculum📣 Ask your questions on the Podcast: Join the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CUmW3H5tR/Stay tuned for Season 7 of the Podcast! Interested in Sponsoring Season 7? Send an email to [email protected] and request our Podcast Stats sheet. Until then… Happy Dance EdVenturing!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

🎙 Episode Title: Bringing Fun & Fancy to Your First Dance Class (Part 1)Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! In this episode, host Jessica Strong kicks off a special 2-part series to help you bring fun and fancy into your first dance classes of the new season. Whether it’s your students’ very first class or just the start of a new year, this episode is full of tips to make it magical, memorable, and meaningful.Jessica reads and walks you through her children’s book Florrie Flamingo’s First Ballet Class — designed to be read and danced through in real time. You’ll also hear creative ways to make your class more engaging and soothing for nervous little dancers, including:🦩 A ballerina flamingo stuffed animal for demonstrations and comfort 🪶 Flamingo feathers for tiptoe bourrées, chassés, and leaps 🎨 “I Love Florrie Flamingo” coloring pages for at-home connection and sharingIf you’ve ever wanted to elevate your first-day experience with a touch of whimsy and structure, this episode is for you!✨ Resources Mentioned: 📖 Florrie Flamingo’s First Ballet Class Book + Lesson Plan → https://library.dancetolearn.co/courses/lesson-plan-florrie-flamingos-first-ballet-class 🎀 Dance to Learn® Membership → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us 🩰 Little Bit of Tap Dance Magic by Dance Dance Hooray → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/tap-curriculum 📣 Ask your questions on the Podcast: Join the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CUmW3H5tR/Stay tuned for Part 2 next week where Jessica shares a 4-week lesson plan inspired by Florrie Flamingo’s ABCs of Dance!Until then… Happy Dance EdVenturing!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to our embedded Music Playlists. These are an important and convenient time saving feature. It can take hours to find the perfect Thematic music for your classes - I’ve done that work for you. Inside your Dance EdVentures™ I’ve included Apple and Spotify playlists to all the music featured in the Dance EdVenture™.Today I’m going to discuss the Shoppable Prop lists included inside each Dance EdVenture™.Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™! What is a Dance EdVenture™?Our Dance EdVentures™ are Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plans that are rooted in teaching 18 Dance Concepts through 12 monthly themes! Dance EdVentures™ are designed with the Whole-Child in mind as we create multi-sensory experiences throughout the class to ensure that we meet every child no matter where they are in their dance journey. Back to the Shoppable Prop lists. This is an important and convenient time saving feature. It can take hours to find the perfect Thematic props for your classes - I’ve done that work for you. Inside your Dance EdVentures™ I’ve included a shoppable prop list where can quickly purchase all the props featured in the Dance EdVenture™.As long as the props featured, I also link to back up items, in case any of the props featured are out of stock! The Props are perfectly curated to collaborate with each theme and dance concept - thereby enhancing the experience and learning opportunities for your dancers! We also only feature props that can provide multi-sensory experiences and learning opportunities.If you’d like to see the shoppable prop lists in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can explore this feature more.https://youtu.be/SzlGrKrQvK4Next week on Membership Insider, I’ll be giving you a peek at our Digital Downloads and Resources included in each Dance EdVenture™! Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/ballet-curriculum🔓 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearnSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Ready to map out your most organized, stress-free dance season yet? In this episode, Jessica Strong announces the Dance to Learn® Season Curriculum Plan-a-thon — a brand-new, members-only live planning challenge starting August 1st!Inside the Plan-a-thon, we’ll meet live each week on Zoom to plan your entire dance season step-by-step. Together, you’ll map out your monthly themes, core dance concepts, and brainstorm special events like holiday activities, recitals, and showcases — so you head into the year with clarity, confidence, and zero last-minute scramble.✨ Why join? Planning with a community sparks fresh ideas, saves you time, and helps you feel supported every step of the way. You’ll finish August with a complete roadmap to guide your classes all year long.⏳ Don’t wait — prices increase August 1st! Our monthly membership goes from $59 to $79, and à la carte memberships go from $29 to $49. Join before August 1st to lock in our lowest price for life.Join today and secure your spot: 👉 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 Ballet Curriculum 👉 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 Tap Curriculum🎉 Let’s plan together, dance together, and make this your best season yet!Want to be featured on the Show? Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum for Ask the Pod open Friday-Monday! Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to our  Follow Along Video Demonstrations. These Video Demonstrations break down each exercise, provide a how-to demonstration of the exercise with and without music and I even share important classroom management tips and tricks inside the videos. Today I’m going to discuss the Embedded Musical Playlists included inside each Dance EdVenture™.Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™! What is a Dance EdVenture™?Our Dance EdVentures™ are Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plans that are rooted in teaching 18 Dance Concepts through 12 monthly themes! Dance EdVentures™ are designed with the Whole-Child in mind as we create multi-sensory experiences throughout the class to ensure that we meet every child no matter where they are in their dance journey. Back to the Embedded Playlists. This is an important and convenient time saving feature. It can take hours to find the perfect Thematic music for your classes - I’ve done that work for you. Inside your Dance EdVentures™ I’ve included embedded Apple and Spotify playlists to all the music featured in the Dance EdVenture™.You can access each Dance EdVenture™ from a laptop, Ipad or mobile device making access to your music quick and easy when on-the-go! My favorite part? All of the songs are listed in the order of each exercise and activity - so you don’t have to waste any valuable time or risk losing your dancer’s focus and attention while you are in class! The Playlists are perfectly curated to collaborate with each theme and dance concept - thereby enhancing the experience and learning opportunities for your dancers!If you’d like to see the embedded playlists in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can explore this feature more.https://youtu.be/2LMe5JvD4YcNext week on Membership Insider, I’ll be giving you a peek at our Shoppable prop lists! Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/ballet-curriculum🔓 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 https://library.daSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast, host Jessica Strong dives deep into one of the most common struggles preschool dance teachers face: keeping young children engaged.Jessica breaks down: ✨ What engagement really means in a preschool dance setting ✨ What it looks like when little dancers are truly focused, curious, and invested ✨ And practical strategies for keeping attention strong from warm-up to goodbyesYou’ll learn:  ✔️  Why themes make dance concepts meaningful and memorable for little ones — helping their brains build connections through real-world, movement-based experiences.  ✔️  How multi-sensory teaching brings abstract ideas to life — using her signature Concept Play approach: See it. Say it. Touch it. Move it!  ✔️ And why props are magic keys in a preschool classroom — turning everyday steps into imaginative adventures that bridge the senses and keep kids excited to participate.Jessica also shares how to pause and reset when things get off track — and reminds you that engagement isn’t about perfection; it’s about meeting kids where they are and tapping into their natural curiosity and play.If you’re ready for more focus, more fun, and more connection in your classes — this episode is for you!📌 Join the conversation: Submit your questions in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforum🏆 Accept the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge (Starting 7/1) — https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/back-to-dance-challenge🔓 Unlock your Dance to Learn® Library — https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to our Teacher Guides which are long descriptions of each Dance EdVenture™. While they can be printed, they are designed to be saved and read to understand the Dance EdVenture™ in more depth. Inside the guide we share the lesson plan description, the goals and objectives, a list of skills learned, a long description of each exercise and clickable links to the suggested songs and props needed for the Dance EdVenture™. Today I’m going to discuss our Follow Along Video Demonstrations included inside each Dance EdVenture™.Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™! What is a Dance EdVenture™?Our Dance EdVentures™ are Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plans that are rooted in teaching 18 Dance Concepts through 12 monthly themes! Dance EdVentures™ are designed with the Whole-Child in mind as we create multi-sensory experiences throughout the class to ensure that we meet every child no matter where they are in their dance journey. Back to our Follow Along Video Demonstrations. We include Video Demonstrations for each and every activity and exercise included in our Dance EdVentures™. These Video Demonstrations break down each exercise, provide a how-to demonstration of the exercise with and without music and I even share important classroom management tips and tricks inside the videos. The Follow along demonstrations also include a demonstration of how to use and implement the suggested props as well as how to incorporate other props should you not have the exact recommended items. Allowing you take control of your classes using the items and materials you have. The Follow Along Video Demonstrations are designed for you to dance along with me so you can learn and practice the materials ahead of your classes! The best way to learn is through participation - that’s why our video demonstrations are prerequisites and must be watched 85% of the way through before moving on in your Dance EdVenture™. It’s an important part of successful planning and implementation of the Dance to Learn® Curriculum.If you’d like to see a Follow Along Video Demonstration in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can explore this feature more.https://youtu.be/rLTCtd0DrHoNext week on Membership Insider, I’ll be taking you Inside oSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast, Jessica Strong gets real about the 5 biggest mistakes dance teachers make when structuring Parent and Me (Caregiver & Tot) classes — and how to fix them for good! Drawing from her own early missteps, Jessica shares why these classes are vital for early childhood dance programs, how to avoid common pitfalls like too much technique or structure, and why active caregiver involvement is essential for child success and family retention.✨ Plus, get a peek inside the upcoming Back to Dance Teacher Challenge and discover how to access Jessica’s Parent and Me Mini Course and ready-to-teach curriculum in the Dance to Learn® Library.📌 Join the conversation: Submit your questions in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforum🏆 Accept the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge (Starting 7/1) — https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/back-to-dance-challenge📝 Explore the 10 Week Ready-to-Teach Parent and Me Dance Curriculum — https://library.dancetolearn.co/bundles/curriculum-mommy-teddy-bear-and-me🔓 Unlock your Dance to Learn® Library — https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to our Lesson Plan Summaries, short one to two page printable summaries of the lesson plan! These are designed to be taken with you on the go so you have your lesson plan breakdown with you in class!  Today I’m going to share our Teacher Guides, longer, more in depth explanations of our Dance EdVentures™.Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™! What is a Dance EdVenture™?Our Dance EdVentures™ are Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plans that are rooted in teaching 18 Dance Concepts through 12 monthly themes! Dance EdVentures™ are designed with the Whole-Child in mind as we create multi-sensory experiences throughout the class to ensure that we meet every child no matter where they are in their dance journey. Back to our Teacher Guides. Teacher Guides are long descriptions of each Dance EdVenture™. While they can be printed, they are designed to be saved and read to understand the Dance EdVenture™ more in-depth. Inside the guide we share the lesson plan description, the goals and objectives, a list of skills learned, a long description of each exercise and clickable links to the suggested songs and props needed for the Dance EdVenture™.The Guide also includes a Story Dance Pathway™ Obstacle Course Map as well as clickable links to props that can help you build the obstacle course inside your classroom. The Dance EdVenture™ Teaching Guides are educational tools to ensure you have the full understanding of not only the what, but the how and why you are teaching this lesson to your students! If you’d like to see a Dance EdVenture™ Teacher’s Guide in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can take a Peek at a Dance EdVenture™ Teacher’s Guide.https://youtu.be/uMyApa1UoKYNext week on Membership Insider, I’ll be taking you Inside our Follow Along Video demonstrations! Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/ballet-curriculum🔓 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/hip-hop-curSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast with your host, Jessica Strong! This week, we’re wrapping up our special two-part series with the final 5 of 10 essential preparations every dance teacher should make before starting a new season.If you're ready to kick off your classes with confidence and connection, this episode is for you. These final steps cover everything from choosing the right music and props to engaging families, planning for flexibility, and supporting students with separation anxiety.🩰 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To:Curate the perfect movement-centered playlistEnhance learning through multi-sensory propsEngage families to improve student retentionStay flexible and responsive to class dynamicsEase separation anxiety with comfort strategies and Parent & Me classes🎉 Challenge Reminder! Don’t forget — the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge kicks off July 1st inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! You’ll receive tips, tools, and resources including: ✔ Email templates ✔ Printable visuals ✔ First class certificates ✔ Separation anxiety mini-course ✔ Bonus lessons and more! Accept the Challenge 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/back-to-dance-challenge📣 Want to be featured on the podcast? Join the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook and submit your questions every Friday–Monday through our Ask the Pod post — or email Jessica at [email protected].📌 Links Mentioned in the Episode:Join the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usPreschool Dance Teacher’s Forum (Facebook Group) → https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumEmail your question: [email protected] next time… Happy Dancing!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach dance in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™! Last week I introduced you to the 2 week teaching track - which is considered our fast track! This track breaks down our Dance EdVentures™ over a 2 week period allowing dance teachers to implement and explore more themes and dance concepts with their students throughout the season. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™ so you can get a peek at what’s included! Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™! What is a Dance EdVenture™?Our Dance EdVentures™ are Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plans that are rooted in teaching 18 Dance Concepts through 12 monthly themes! Dance EdVentures™ are designed with the Whole-Child in mind as we create multi-sensory experiences throughout the class to ensure that we meet every child no matter where they are in their dance journey. Each Dance EdVenture™ boasts several time-saving features for Dance Educators. Today I want to share our Lesson Plan Summaries! Lesson Plan Summaries are a short one to two page printable summary of the lesson plan! This is designed to be taken with you on the go so you have your lesson plan breakdown with you in class! The Summary includes a short breakdown of each Dance EdVenture™ Activity, a link to the suggested song on Spotify for each exercise, the list of props needed, as well as a Story Dance Pathway™ Obstacle Course Map! The Dance EdVenture™ Summaries save you time and ink as we wrap up your entire Dance EdVenture™ in a few pages which you can refer to as you teach! If you’d like to see the Dance EdVenture™ Summary in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can take a Peek at a Dance EdVenture™ Summary.https://youtu.be/aXiOe--8ungNext week on Membership Insider, I’ll be taking you Inside our long Lesson Plan Guides! Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 httpsSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! In this episode, host Jessica Strong kicks off a special 2-part series breaking down the 10 Essential Preparations Every Dance Teacher Should Make before their first class of a new season. Whether you're a studio owner or preschool dance teacher, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you enter your season feeling confident, prepared, and excited.This week, Jessica shares the first 5 essential preparations, from lesson planning to transitions — all rooted in the Dance to Learn® Whole-Child, Conceptualized-Thematic approach. This episode also kicks off the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge, happening exclusively in the Dance to Learn® Community beginning July 1st!🩰 In This Episode You’ll Learn:How to plan your preschool dance class using dance concepts and themesWhy predictable routines reduce anxiety and help children feel safeHow to create a sensory-enriched environment that supports all learning stylesProactive classroom management strategies to avoid behavior challengesTips to master transitions and keep energy and focus flowing throughout class🎉 Challenge Alert! Join the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge — a 30-day, drip-format experience designed to help you prepare your classroom, welcome new families, and start the season strong. Includes bonus resources like printable class visuals, nurture email templates, and more! Starts July 1st — link in the show notes!📣 Want to be featured on the show? Submit your question during Ask the Pod (Fridays–Mondays) inside the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook, or email Jessica at [email protected].📌 Links Mentioned in the Episode:Join the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/back-to-dance-challengePreschool Dance Teacher’s Forum (Facebook Group) → https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumEmail your questions: [email protected] the Community → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to membership insider a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going take you inside our Teaching Tracks. Last week I introduced you to the 4 week teaching track - ideal for Dance Educators who have some familiarity with the Dance to Learn® Method and/or who are looking to teach a single lesson during the course of 1 month. Today I’m going to introduce you to our 2 week Teaching Track which is considered our Fast Track. Let’s Review what are the Teaching Tracks?Teaching Tracks are a schedule for dance educators to apply the Dance to Learn® Dance EdVentures™ over a multi-week schedule making application of the materials easier to implement. We created the Teaching Tracks to allow dance teachers more time to learn the Dance to Learn® Methods and Approach as well as to allow for adjustments to the materials to best fit into your classes and the needs of your students. Our Dance EdVentures™ are robust and detailed - which May feel overwhelming if you are new to our methods!Therefore we created 3 teaching tracks:The 2 week teaching track is our fast track - which allows dance educators to switch up the materials and lesson plans every 2 weeks! This track is ideal for someone who’s familiar with the Dance to Learn® Method and would like more variety in their classes!The 2 week track breaks up the class structure over 2 weeks allowing more themes and materials to be covered throughout a dance season. The track includes video demonstrations and a downloadable planner to help you schedule your lesson plans!If you’d like to see the 2 week track in action I’ve shared a link to the Membership Insider video available on the Dance to Learn® YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/QqZ25UUQ--EUnlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/ballet-curriculum🔓 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/hip-hop-curriculum🔓 Tap Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/tap-curriculumHappy Dance EdVenturing!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

In this episode of the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast by Dance to Learn®, host Jessica Strong dives into a timely and often tricky topic: should dance studios allow children who are not potty trained to attend summer camps? Inspired by multiple posts in her Facebook feed, Jessica shares her approach to handling these common parent concerns with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.She discusses the legal limitations that prevent most dance studios from offering diapering services, the importance of communicating those limitations thoughtfully, and why turning families away isn’t always the best solution. You’ll hear real-life examples of accommodations that worked, how to reduce class disruptions caused by accidents, and why it’s better to include than exclude—when done responsibly.Key takeaways include:How to respond to potty training questions with empathyWhat licensing restrictions mean for your studioWays to include non-potty-trained children safely and professionallyWhy a flat-out “no” may damage your studio’s reputationA free email response template to help you navigate this issue with easeIf you’d like to have your own questions featured on the show, join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook and participate in our weekly #askthepod and #podtalk threads. Check the show notes for your free potty policy email template and to learn more about joining the Dance to Learn® Community. Links Mentioned:Join the Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usJoin the Facebook Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumEmail your questions: [email protected] more about Dance Dance Hooray: https://www.dancedancehooray.comFree Potty Training Email Templates: https://dancetolearn.kit.com/30d4827074Thanks for listening — and until next time, Happy Dancing!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to membership insider a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going take you inside our Teaching Tracks. Last week I introduced you to the 6 week teaching track - ideal for Dance Educators new to our method and/or who are new to implementing a ready-to-teach Curriculum. Today I’m going to introduce you to our 4 week Teaching Track!What are Teaching Tracks?Teaching Tracks are a schedule for dance educators to apply the Dance to Learn® Dance EdVentures™ over a multi-week schedule making application of the materials easier to implement. We created the Teaching Tracks to allow dance teachers more time to learn the Dance to Learn® Methods and Approach as well as to allow for adjustments to the materials to best fit into your classes and the needs of your students. Our Dance EdVentures™ are robust and detailed - which May feel overwhelming if you are new to our methods!Therefore we created 3 teaching tracks:The 4 week teaching track helps a Dance Educator implement a single Dance EdVenture™ over a 4 week period. This track is for a Dance Teacher who has some familiarity with Dance to Learn®, and/or someone who has implemented a ready-to-teach curriculum in the past but would like to explore the same materials for at least one month. The 4 week track breaks up the class structure over 4 weeks allowing you time to become familiar with the material as well as make changes to suit the needs of your students. The track includes video demonstrations and a downloadable planner to help you schedule your lesson plans!If you’d like to see the 4 week track in action I’ve shared a link to the Membership Insider video available on the Dance to Learn® YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/U5ujPEhNkCcUnlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/ballet-curriculum🔓 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/hip-hop-curriculum🔓 Tap Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/tap-curriculumHappy Dance EdVenturing!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast—the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast—host Jessica Strong introduces the show’s brand-new format, which centers around real questions and stories from the dance teaching community. This week’s episode features a listener question from Kristina C: “Where do you find good preschool dance teachers?” Jessica shares her firsthand experience hiring teachers for her mobile dance program and offers practical strategies to help studio owners and directors find the right candidates for preschool and recreational dance classes.Listeners will hear community-sourced tips, including how to write effective job descriptions, where to post listings, and how to connect with local colleges and dance programs. Jessica emphasizes the importance of hiring intentionally, targeting the right talent pool, and being upfront about the position to avoid high turnover. She also shares her success using platforms like Facebook community groups, the Nextdoor app, and in-person job fairs at local colleges.At the end of the episode, Jessica invites listeners to submit their own questions for future episodes and teases a follow-up exclusive episode for Dance to Learn® members. In that members-only podcast, she’ll dive into the most common hiring mistakes studios make—and how to avoid them. Tune in to learn how to build a strong, passionate teaching team from the ground up!👉 Want to go deeper? Join the Dance to Learn® Membership to access exclusive Dance EdVenturist Podcast episodes filled with actionable strategies and classroom tips.📎 Links Mentioned:Join the Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usJoin the Facebook Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumEmail your questions: [email protected] more about Dance Dance Hooray: https://www.dancedancehooray.comThanks for listening — and until next time, Happy Dancing!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to membership insider a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach dance in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going take you inside our Teaching Tracks. Last week I introduced you to the Dance EdVenture™ Library the home to more than 100 ready to teach lesson plans. Today I’m going to introduce you to our 3 Teaching Tracks focusing on our 6 week track! What are Teaching Tracks?Teaching Tracks are a schedule for dance educators to apply the Dance to Learn® Dance EdVentures™ over a multi-week schedule making application of the materials easier to implement. We created the Teaching Tracks to allow dance teachers more time to learn the Dance to Learn® Methods and Approach as well as to allow for adjustments to the materials to best fit into your classes and the needs of your students. Our Dance EdVentures™ are robust and detailed - which May feel overwhelming if you are new to our methods!Therefore we created 3 teaching tracks:The 6 week teaching track is the longest implementation of our materials breaking up a single Dance EdVenture™ over a 6 week period. This track is for a Dance Teacher who is new to Dance to Learn®, and/or someone who has not implemented a ready-to-teach curriculum in the past.The 6 week track breaks up the class structure over 6 weeks allowing you time to become familiar with the material as well as make changes to suit the needs of your students. The track includes video demonstrations and a downloadable planner to help you schedule your lesson plans!If you’d like to see the 6 week track in action I’ve shared a link to the Membership Insider video available on the Dance to Learn® YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/fzoiOTJrDb0Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/ballet-curriculum🔓 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/hip-hop-curriculum🔓 Tap Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/tap-curriculumHappy Dance EdVenturing!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Mythbusting Thematic Learning in Preschool DanceWelcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast hosted by Jessica Strong! In this episode, Jessica dives into one of her favorite topics: themes — and busts five of the most common myths about thematic learning in early childhood dance.Discover why themes aren’t fluff, but powerful tools for brain development, child-centered engagement, and meaningful connection. Learn how the Dance to Learn® Curriculum uses themes to support whole-child learning through real-world experiences, movement, and play.🔥 In this episode, Jessica busts myths like:“Themes are teacher-directed and teacher-owned”“Themes are meaningless or just about holidays or unicorns”“Themes block original thinking”“Themes lead to imitation, not interpretation”“Themes and transitions limit challenge and engagement”🎧 Plus, hear how you can be featured on the podcast through our weekly Ask the Pod thread in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook.👉 Want to go deeper? Join the Dance to Learn® Membership to access exclusive Dance EdVenturist Podcast episodes filled with actionable strategies and classroom tips.📎 Links Mentioned:Join the Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usJoin the Facebook Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumEmail your questions: [email protected] more about Dance Dance Hooray: https://www.dancedancehooray.comThanks for listening — and until next time, Happy Dancing!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to Membership Insider - a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership. Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach dance  in the foundational years. The Membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I'm taking you inside our Dance EdVenture™ Library! Last week I introduced you to the 5 membership options and 4 Curriculums available in our membership. The Dance EdVenture™ Library is home to more than 100 ready-to-teach lesson plans, which we call Dance EdVentures™. If you are a Dance to Learn® Member you will have access to Dance EdVentures™ in all 4 curriculums. If you are an a la carte member, you will have access to the Dance EdVentures™ in the Curriculum  you choose with an option to grow your library using a coupon code. The Dance EdVenture™ library utilizes a filtering system that allows our users to filter items based on Dance Style, Theme, Season, Month or Holiday! If you'd like to see the Dance EdVenture™ Library in action check out this video on the Dance to Learn® YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Ac8-JapaY3sUnlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/ballet-curriculum🔓 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/hip-hop-curriculum🔓 Tap Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/tap-curriculumSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Hello Dance EdVenturists! Welcome back to the Dance to Learn Podcast! The Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! I’m your Host Jessica Strong, and I want to say thank you to our Season 6 Sponsor Dance Dance Hooray! Today’s episode is a short introduction to this Season Reboot which kicks off next Friday 5/23! I wanted to share my goal with the Podcast and the best way you can submit your listener questions and be featured on the show! First, my goal with the Podcast is to hear from real voices active in the dance community. You - the real teachers and studio owners living this life every day! I get frustrated hearing the same voices in the industry, and want to give you a chance to shine. I also want to help dance teachers feel more confident in the classroom, by addressing your questions, problems you're experiencing and frustrations you may have in the studio. You’ll not only hear from me, you’ll get advice from your peers, who have probably experienced the same things and can provide tried and true help and advice.How can you get your questions answered? First you will want to join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum! This is a private dance community hosted on Facebook and sponsored by Dance to Learn! Inside the Forum you will find a weekly Ask the Pod Post. What is Ask the Pod - this is a weekly post in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum where you can ask your questions to receive help and feedback from myself and others. Originally I was opening Ask the Pod on Mondays and closing the Pod on Tuesdays, however, I want to give you more time to submit your questions. So I’m switching Ask the Pod to start on Friday and we will close it on Monday evening. Pod Talk is the opportunity for other dance teachers and studio owners to help our listeners by providing advice and tips to help our Ask the Pod members. I will open Pod Talk on Tuesdays and leave that post open until Wednesday evening! If you are featured on the podcast you will be addressed by your first name and last initial. For example, this week on Ask the Pod our question comes from Jessica S. If you’d like to remain anonymous you can also email me your questions to [email protected] and I’ll post on your behalf! If you have a question or a problem that you would like addressed here on the Podcast - be sure to join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum, I’ve shared that link to the group in the Show Notes! Ask the Pod is live for our Kick off episode happening on Friday 5/23! I can’t wait to hear from you!Happy Dance EdVenturing! Participate in #askthepod here (open Firdays-Mondays each week)Participate in #podtalk here (open Tuesdays-WSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

The Membership Insider is a mini-series on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which takes you inside our all inclusive Dance to Learn® Membership Library! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach dance in the foundational years. The Membership is designed to be your partner in Dance Education. Today I'm taking you inside our different membership options. We have 5 different options for dance educators to chose the library that's right for you!The Dance to Learn® Membership is our complete library experience providing resources in all 4 of the Curriculums offered through Dance to Learn®. Additionally, we offer an a la carte option, giving dance educators the opportunity to chose your membership based on the dance styles you teach! What are the 4 Curriculums?The first is Creative Dance - a Curriculum designed for children ages 3-4. The 2nd is Ballet - a Curriculum designed for children ages 4-7Next is our Hip Hop Curriculum designed for children ages 3-5. Lastly, our Tap Curriculum - created by Dance Dance Hooray for ages 3-7! Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us🔓 Creative Dance Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/creative-dance-curriculum🔓 Ballet Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/ballet-curriculum🔓 Hip Hop Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/hip-hop-curriculum🔓 Tap Curriculum 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/tap-curriculumSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

I'm excited to announce the Reboot of Season 6 of the Dance to Learn® Podcast after a little pause for some life updates! The reboot will be focused on YOU! The Dance to Learn® Podcast is FOR dance teachers BY dance teachers so we are creating #askthepod and #podtalkTo be featured on the Dance to Learn® Podcast join us in the Membership: 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usOr join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum on Facebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumPost your questions to receive help on Mondays! #askthepodGet help on Tuesdays with #podtalkSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

A dance parent unenrolled her child after our instructor read a book in dance class. How can I best educate my dance families on the importance of incorporating books with dance class?  Special Guest Once Upon a DanceOnce Upon a Dance offers movement, breath, joy, connection, and imagination through stories.Their catalog of 25 interactive dance books highlights positive messages and role models throughout four main series: Dance-It-Out! stories combine whimsical tales with movement and subtle life lessons (spans ages 4-9) Dancing Shapes peeks at a professional ballerina's journey, teaches ballet, and explores detail and form (spans ages 6-11) Ballet Inspiration and Choreography Concepts deep dives into technique, tips, and insight for aspiring dancers (ages 8-12) Prop-Based Dance Stories for Classroom and Anytime Fun debuts in 2023 to encourage scarf and parachute play.Visit DanceStories.com to learn about the mother-daughter duo, book details, charity partners—all royalties donated through 2030, or parent/teacher resources. Follow @Once_UponADance for upcoming sneak peaks, dance photos, and the latest on their goofy cats.About the AuthorsTeacher Terrel arrived in Seattle after a Peace Corps stint teaching English and dance. Complementing decades of dance instruction, Terrel worked in early childhood education and for non-profits supporting kids. She was recognized by her local City Council for "embodying the spirit of partnership and commitment to children in our community" for her work with young dancers. Her daughter realized her dreams and is a full-fledged professional ballerina.How to Connect with Once Upon a Dance:Website: https://www.dacnestories.comWebsite: https://OnceUponADance.comWebsite: https://CreativeMovementStories.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/once_uponadance/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnceUponADanceViralDancingBookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/OnceUponADance   Amazon: www.amazon.com/author/onceuponadanceTopics covered today: How to use Books successfully in a Dance Class. Setting Expectations and Educating Families on what they can expect from your classes before registering. The benefits of utilizing Children's Literature in Dance ClassShow Notes:Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

My students will only dance if they hold my hand, it's causing disruptions in class.How can I best structure a shorter 6-8 week dance session so all my students can feel challenged and nurtured.  Special Guest Maria HanelyA passionate advocate for early childhood dance education, Maria Hanley specializes in teaching ages 0 months to 6 years. She has left NYC to teach dancers in the greater Cleveland area. Currently, Maria is teaching early childhood classes at The Mandel JCC, Hudson Conservatory of Ballet, and virtual classes with BOLD Arts!Maria has designed and implemented creative ballet programs for the young families and after school division at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan and the Mandel JCC in Cleveland, OH. Maria has taught a variety of creative dance and infant/toddler programs throughout New York City and Cleveland, including The Mark Morris Dance Group, Dancewave Center and 92Y Parenting Center, The Beck Center, Cleveland City Dance, Solon Chabad Preschool, Park Preschool, JDN preschool, and Ganon Gil.Maria authors the blog Maria’s Movers (www.mariasmovers.com) where she shares creative ideas and strategies for teaching young dancers. The blog unites a community of teachers who are inspiring our youngest dance artists every day. Maria holds a Master’s degree in Dance Education from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in dance from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Maria served on the Dance/NYC Junior Committee for 2 years and presented at the 2012 Dance USA Conference. She also presents at the Dance Teacher Summit in New York City!Additionally, in 2020 Maria started a dance and movement subscription box service called Move & Bloom.How to Connect with Maria:https://mariasmovers.com/https://www.instagram.com/mariasmoversTopics covered today: Working through disruptive behaviors in a positive way.How to restructure activities to limit anxiety in dancers. How to structure shorter 6 week dance sessions for success. Meeting the needs of all students in a shorter dance session.Show Notes:Separation Anxiety WebinarSeparation Anxiety in the Dance StudioDance to Learn® Podcast Season 4 Episode 9: Separation Anxiety Join the Discussion and share your thoughts!InstagramSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

How can you teach class without a theme? Should you teach dance without a theme? How do you prioritize your class flow to ensure nothing important is missed? How can you structure a large class to ensure no child is missed? Special Guest Corey Lozier Corey Lozier is a dance teacher, studio owner, and dance education resource creator who specializes in tap dance for early childhood. Corey pulls from her hands-on experience with her students in the classroom and from her time in the professional dance world to create her resources and lesson plans. Corey is passionate about the benefits of imagination and rhythm-based dance on students of all ages, and she loves sharing her ideas. How to Connect with Corey:https://www.dancedancehooray.comhttps://instagram.com/dancedancehoorayhttps://www.facebook.com/dancedancehoorayTopics covered today: Why themes are important in a preschool dance class. What should you prioritize in your class flow? How can ensure that you get to all the important items?How can you ensure all students are prioritized in a large class?What is the best way to to teach choreography to a large group? Tap music, skills, and more! Show Notes: Dance to Learn® MembershipDance Dance Hooray Tap MembershipDance Dance Hooray Tap Dance Lesson PlansSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Should students be in charge of preschool dance classes? I will cover this topic and more with special guest Erin Burd as we answer some problems, struggles and questions from dance teachers and studio owners! Special Guest Erin Burd: Erin Burd, is a Dance Studio Strategist, Author and Speaker. She started Birdy’s Kids In Motion in 2009 and grew her mobile dance company to serve 3 counties in California. Erin is passionate about paying it forward and launched Erin Burd Coaching, and now Dance Studio Empire where she has taught thousands of studio owners and educators to launch and grow their businesses and create their own unique visions of success. How to Connect with Erin:www.ErinBurd.comhttps://www.facebook.com/dancestudioempireTopics covered today: Strategies to prevent parents from dropping their child after the first class if they don't participate.How should a Parent and Me Dance class be structured for Success? Student Teachers - should they be teaching preschool classes?Thank you to our Season 6 Sponsor: dance dance hooray! At dance dance HOORAY, we believe in the power of imagination and creativity and how, when harnessed with developmentally appropriate skills and concepts, it can help our students to soar!  We're passionate about creating learning scenarios and teacher tools that build on the great technique and knowledge you already provide for your students, while saving you time, opening up new avenues of learning, and giving you peace of mind and confidence too. With dance games, tap lesson plans, & dance camp and birthday parties bundles, dance dance HOORAY has got you covered! https://www.dancedancehooray.com/#/https://www.dancedancehooray.com/tap-dance-central.html#/https://www.dancedancehooray.com/store/c9/Featured_Products.html#/Show Notes: Mommy and Me Curriculum: https://learn.dancetolearnuniversity.com/bundles/curriculum-mommy-teddy-bear-and-meSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to Season 6 of the Dance to Learn Podcast - The Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! I’m your Host Jessica Strong!I am so excited for this season, because I’m introducing a new format! This season is all about YOU! I am answering your questions, providing help and guidance with your biggest struggles in the studio setting and I’m inviting Industry Leaders as guests to discuss your biggest challenges and provide you with guidance, support and resources to help you in your journey as a Dance Educator! Season 6 Premieres on our new day and time - Thursday November 9th with my featured guest Erin Burd! You won’t want to miss it! Tune on Apple and Spotify podcasts. If you have a question, problem or challenge that you would like addressed on air, visit our website: thepreschooldanceteacherspodcast.com and click “Ask Jessica” and I may feature your question on an upcoming episode! Happy Dancing! Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

In today's Podcast Episode, I wanted to talk about one of the key takeaways from last week's podcast interview with Allison Mell from Tots and Target. Did you know that the CDC recently removed crawling as a developmental milestone? As a dance teacher, this is really concerning! Crawling provides so many benefits to young children, not just in the physical sense but also for their brain and sensory development! What can we do as dance teachers to help students who may have skipped the crawling phase, or performed a-typical crawling patterns without being corrected. Listen to today's episode for some ideas! Listen to last week's interview with Allison Mell from Tots on Target Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/862741/10301254Follow Tots on Target: Website: https://totsontarget.com/Community: https://community.totsontarget.com/Instagram: @totsontargetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotsOnTargetBabies on the Move Course: https://totsontarget.com/infant-course/To be a Guest on the Podcast or for Advertising Inquiries, please email [email protected] The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Become a Dance to Learn® Member to receive a library of Done-for-You Lesson Plans, Digital Downloads and exclusive member benefits such as a monthly Continued Dance Education Course, exclusive discount code and access to the Dance to Learn® Community!https://www.dancetolearn.co/membershipsMy Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138Shop my Favorite Dance Teacher Tools: https://amzn.to/3ts9SFe​I grow my YouTube Channel with TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/dancetolearn​​AFFILIATE LINK NOTICE:Some Links above are affiliate links. This means that you are offered the same great prices, but Dance to Learn may receive a small commission.About Us: Jessica Strong is the founder and Creative Director of Dance to Learn, LLC. Dance to Learn offers the Dance to Learn Curriculum, an educational dance curriculum. Our Preschool Dance Curriculum is focused on teaching the dance concepts in a fun and creative way. The Dance to Learn University offers resources for Dance Teachers, Preschool Dance Teachers, Early Childhood Education Teachers, Dance Studio Owners and anyone looking to teach educational dance classes designed to reach the whole child. Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearn​​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearn​​​Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dancetolearn​​​PiSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

In today's Podcast Episode, I have the privilege  of interviewing Allison Mell with Tots on Target, a Physical Therapist who works side by side with Mary Deutsch, a Licensed Occupational Therapist to help parents understand how their children grow and develop. I recently completed their Babies on the Move course which was BRILLIANT (it's linked below) and I was captivated about the section on red flags and crawling. So it had me wondering, how can some of these "red flags" present themselves in the later years, the years of 3, 4 and 5 when dancers are ready to sign up for dance classes for the first time? In this episode we discuss Development, Crawling, Red-Flags, Balancing, W-Sitting and More! You don't want to miss it! Follow Tots on Target: Website: https://totsontarget.com/Community: https://community.totsontarget.com/Instagram: @totsontargetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotsOnTargetBabies on the Move Course: https://totsontarget.com/infant-course/To be a Guest on the Podcast or for Advertising Inquiries, please email [email protected] The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Become a Dance to Learn® Member to receive a library of Done-for-You Lesson Plans, Digital Downloads and exclusive member benefits such as a monthly Continued Dance Education Course, exclusive discount code and access to the Dance to Learn® Community!https://www.dancetolearn.co/membershipsMy Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138Shop my Favorite Dance Teacher Tools: https://amzn.to/3ts9SFe​I grow my YouTube Channel with TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/dancetolearn​​AFFILIATE LINK NOTICE:Some Links above are affiliate links. This means that you are offered the same great prices, but Dance to Learn may receive a small commission.About Us: Jessica Strong is the founder and Creative Director of Dance to Learn, LLC. Dance to Learn offers the Dance to Learn Curriculum, an educational dance curriculum. Our Preschool Dance Curriculum is focused on teaching the dance concepts in a fun and creative way. The Dance to Learn University offers resources for Dance Teachers, Preschool Dance Teachers, Early Childhood Education Teachers, Dance Studio Owners and anyone looking to teach educational dance classes designed to reach the whole child. Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearn​​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearn​​​Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dancetolearn​​​Pinterest: hSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Hello Dance Teacher Friends! Happy Wednesday and welcome to another episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast! I’m your host Jessica Strong and today I wanted to talk about limiting distractions inside the dance studio. I started my teaching career teaching in both a studio setting as well as inside schools such as private preschools and public elementary schools. Teaching in a school setting taught me a lot on how unnecessary some “essential” tools inside the dance studio are really not necessary at all for younger and beginning level dancers and can really be more of a distraction than a beneficial tool. Today I'm going to share my thoughts on how you can limit distractions created by the Dance Studio Mirrors and the Ballet Barres!To be a Guest on the Podcast or for Advertising Inquiries, please email [email protected] The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Become a Dance to Learn® Member to receive a library of Done-for-You Lesson Plans, Digital Downloads and exclusive member benefits such as a monthly Continued Dance Education Course, exclusive discount code and access to the Dance to Learn® Community!https://www.dancetolearn.co/membershipsMy Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138Shop my Favorite Dance Teacher Tools: https://amzn.to/3ts9SFe​I grow my YouTube Channel with TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/dancetolearn​​AFFILIATE LINK NOTICE:Some Links above are affiliate links. This means that you are offered the same great prices, but Dance to Learn may receive a small commission.About Us: Jessica Strong is the founder and Creative Director of Dance to Learn, LLC. Dance to Learn offers the Dance to Learn Curriculum, an educational dance curriculum. Our Preschool Dance Curriculum is focused on teaching the dance concepts in a fun and creative way. The Dance to Learn University offers resources for Dance Teachers, Preschool Dance Teachers, Early Childhood Education Teachers, Dance Studio Owners and anyone looking to teach educational dance classes designed to reach the whole child. Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearn​​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearn​​​Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dancetolearn​​​Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dancetolear...Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dancetolearn1​Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Hello Dance Teacher Friends! Happy Wednesday and welcome to another episode of the Dance to Learn Podcast, I’m your host, Jessica Strong - I’m excited to be here with another episode of the podcast. Today I’m going to be talking about how we can be more assertive in the classroom and how changing what we say and how we say it can have a major impact on Classroom Management. To be a Guest on the Podcast or for Advertising Inquiries, please email [email protected] The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card. My Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138Shop my Favorite Dance Teacher Tools: https://amzn.to/3ts9SFe​I grow my YouTube Channel with TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/dancetolearn​​AFFILIATE LINK NOTICE:Some Links above are affiliate links. This means that you are offered the same great prices, but Dance to Learn may receive a small commission.About Us: Jessica Strong is the founder and Creative Director of Dance to Learn, LLC. Dance to Learn offers the Dance to Learn Curriculum, an educational dance curriculum. Our Preschool Dance Curriculum is focused on teaching the dance concepts in a fun and creative way. The Dance to Learn University offers resources for Dance Teachers, Preschool Dance Teachers, Early Childhood Education Teachers, Dance Studio Owners and anyone looking to teach educational dance classes designed to reach the whole child. Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearn​​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearn​​​Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dancetolearn​​​Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dancetolear...Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dancetolearn1​Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Good Morning! Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast with your host Jessica Strong! The Dance to Learn Podcast is the place for dance educators and studio owners to get the best dance teacher resources, tips and advice to help you dance, learn and grow right along with your students. Let’s get into today’s episode. In today's Podcast episode, I will be discussing Separation Anxiety, What it is, what it isn't, some of the symptoms and how our brain develops to help children regulate separation anxiety. I'm also sharing how we as dance teachers and studio owners can build a system to build trust and rapport with our parents and children that suffer from Separation Anxiety to help them feel welcome and supported in our studio so they continue coming back for more dance classes!To be a Guest on the Podcast or for Advertising Inquiries, please email [email protected] The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card. My Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138Shop my Favorite Dance Teacher Tools: https://amzn.to/3ts9SFe​I grow my YouTube Channel with TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/dancetolearn​​AFFILIATE LINK NOTICE:Some Links above are affiliate links. This means that you are offered the same great prices, but Dance to Learn may receive a small commission.About Us: Jessica Strong is the founder and Creative Director of Dance to Learn, LLC. Dance to Learn offers the Dance to Learn Curriculum, an educational dance curriculum. Our Preschool Dance Curriculum is focused on teaching the dance concepts in a fun and creative way. The Dance to Learn University offers resources for Dance Teachers, Preschool Dance Teachers, Early Childhood Education Teachers, Dance Studio Owners and anyone looking to teach educational dance classes designed to reach the whole child. Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearn​​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearn​​​Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dancetolearn​​​Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dancetolear...Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dancetolearn1​Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast - Where I help dance teachers and studio owners dance, learn and grow right along with your students. I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner here at Dance to Learn. In Today’s episode I am sharing 3 of my favorite Classroom Management Tricks with you! Join the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Memberships for $5Try our Dance Educator Membership for $10Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!Join over a hundred thousand podcasters (Like Dance to Learn®) already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138 (Affiliate Link)I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Follow us on our Social Media Pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnTik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJxVNK7d/Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChD25PFf9FlWKXomFGV3DXw?Pinterest:Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast - Where I help dance teachers and studio owners dance, learn and grow right along with your students. I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner here at Dance to Learn. In today's Podcast episode, I interviewed Jennifer Randall to learn 3 key Facebook Strategies every dance studio should be taking to stand out on social media! You can follow Jennifer on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejenniferrandallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejenniferrandallVisit Jennifer's Website: https://thejenniferrandall.com/Join the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Memberships for $5Try our Dance Educator Membership for $10Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Follow us on our Social Media Pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnTik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJxVNK7d/Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChD25PFf9FlWKXomFGV3DXw?Pinterest: Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast - Where I help dance teachers and studio owners dance, learn and grow right along with your students. I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner here at Dance to Learn. In Today’s episode I am discussing Teaching the Dance Concept of POSITIONS.  Why learning different positional concepts is important for our dancers and how we can teach them in creative ways. Teaching the Dance Concepts Episode List:DTL S2 E3 - Teaching the Dancing ConceptsDTL S2 E4 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: SpaceDTL S2 E7 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: TempoDTL S2 E9 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: SizeDTL S3 E2 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: LevelsDTL S3 E7 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: PathwaysDTL S3 E11 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: DirectionsDTL S4 E10 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: PositionsProps Mentioned in today's Podcast (Affiliate Links):ParachuteStretchy BandCampfire PropsSongs:Spotify PlaylistJoin the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Memberships for $5Try our Dance Educator Membership for $10Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Follow us on our Social Media Pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnTik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJxVNK7d/Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to Season 5 of the Dance to Learn® Podcast! I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner of Dance to Learn®This season, I’m excited to continue some of our most popular topics! Including episodes on Teaching the Dance ConceptsAddressing your Biggest Dance Teacher ChallengesClassroom Management Hacks I’ve learned from Tik Tok and Instagram! I will also be adding some new topics on Child Development, Sharing the mistakes I’ve made as a Dance Teacher as well as bringing on some amazing influencers and dance teachers in our industry for exclusive interviews! If you are interested in being a Guest on the Dance to Learn Podcast, please visit dancetolearn.co/podcast to fill out the online application! I would love to have you join me in my mission of helping dance teachers everywhere dance, learn and grow! Happy Dancing!Bye!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Today I was able to sit down with Jennifer Randall and share my process for creating my lesson plans! My preschool dance lesson plans are designed to flow and tell a story almost like a choreographed dance. Learn the 4 components of a lesson plan plus what subjects can be turned into a story-based lesson plan! Download the slides for this presentation:https://dancetolearn.ck.page/8013a23ecaAdditional Links: Free Life Cycle of a Butterfly Lesson Plan: www.dancetolearn.coYouTube Channel: youtube.com/dancetolearnBrainDance Warm Up Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMouPPEAhjY&list=PLEHQcc_XZn4O9Sa2--2GwyDTH0slnE74JDance Me a Story Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zot8_AKsgHA&list=PLEHQcc_XZn4NGOeYNGSneFIimW2u5jnLpBrainDance Master Class: https://learn.dancetolearnuniversity.com/courses/braindance-master-classPumpkin Pie Slices Lesson Plan: https://learn.dancetolearnuniversity.com/collections?category=dance-giving-lesson-plansLesson Plan Library: https://learn.dancetolearnuniversity.com/pages/lesson-plansMemberships: https://learn.dancetolearnuniversity.com/pages/membershipsFlorrie Flamingo: www.florrieflamingo.comhttps://learn.dancetolearnuniversity.com/collections?category=florrie-flamingoSocials: facebook.com/dancetolearninstagram.com/dancetolearnhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast - Where I help dance teachers and studio owners dance, learn and grow right along with your students. I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner here at Dance to Learn. In Today’s episode I am discussing Teaching the Dance Concept of POSITIONS.  Why learning different positional concepts is important for our dancers and how we can teach them in creative ways. Teaching the Dance Concepts Episode List:DTL S2 E3 - Teaching the Dancing ConceptsDTL S2 E4 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: SpaceDTL S2 E7 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: TempoDTL S2 E9 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: SizeDTL S3 E2 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: LevelsDTL S3 E7 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: PathwaysDTL S3 E11 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: DirectionsProps Mentioned in today's Podcast (Affiliate Links):Florrie Flamingo Dance Concept BoxVelcro Carpet DotsPoly DotsCrawling TunnelTraffic ConesBean BagsBalance BeamHula HoopJump RopesPool NoodlesLily and River - Little StepsParachuteSongs:Airplane - Laurie Berkner BandThe Goldfish Song - Laurie Berkner BandUnder the Sea - Little Mermaid SoundtrackSomewhere Over the Rainbow - Wizard of Oz SoundtrackSpotify PlaylistJoin the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

In today's podcast, I am addressing your toughest Dance Teacher Challenges! Today I am talking about a topic that has been the  most requested by you and in fact, this topic has received the highest interaction of any other post that I've ever shared on my Instagram and Social Media accounts: and that is Separation Anxiety. As Dance Teachers and studio owners Separation Anxiety is most common in our youngest dancers, but can trickle into the older age brackets as well. It's important as Dance Teachers that we can identify the signs of separation anxiety so we can work on building the trust and rapport between dancers and parents needed for them to feel comfortable and safe in your studio. If you have a dance teacher challenge you would like me to address on an upcoming episode, please send me an email to [email protected] so with the subject line: Dance Teacher Challenges Help!Today's episode focuses Helping Dancers and Parents with Separation AnxietyYou can replay the original episode here:https://bit.ly/3uo9uY9The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card.My Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138**AFFILIATE LINK**Join the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Membership for $1Try our Dance Educator Membership for $5Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

In today's episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast I am discussing student engagement, the reasons students may lack engagement during your class and how you can address the issue! Today's podcast episode is a REPLAY from Season 3 Episode 8! Addressing your Preschool Dance Teacher Challenges! I've broken down the episode into 4 parts and will be rebroadcasting it in a 4 part mini-series over the next few episodes, since the original episode was nearly an hour! I want this to be a nice bite-sized audio clip for you to enjoy and hopefully help you if you are experiencing these challenges yourself!If you have a dance teacher challenge you would like me to address on an upcoming episode, please send me an email to [email protected] so with the subject line: Dance Teacher Challenges Help!Today's episode focuses on balancing having FUN with teaching technique.Join me next week for part 4You can replay the original episode here:https://bit.ly/3uo9uY9The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card.My Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138**AFFILIATE LINK**Join the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Membership for $1Try our Dance Educator Membership for $5Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Today's podcast episode is a REPLAY from Season 3 Episode 8! Addressing your Preschool Dance Teacher Challenges! I've broken down the episode into 4 parts and will be rebroadcasting it in a 4 part mini-series over the next few episodes, since the original episode was nearly an hour! I want this to be a nice bite-sized audio clip for you to enjoy and hopefully help you if you are experiencing these challenges yourself!If you have a dance teacher challenge you would like me to address on an upcoming episode, please send me an email to [email protected] so with the subject line: Dance Teacher Challenges Help!Today's episode focuses on balancing having FUN with teaching technique. Join me next week for part 3You can replay the original episode here:https://bit.ly/3uo9uY9The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card.My Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138**AFFILIATE LINK**Join the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Membership for $1Try our Dance Educator Membership for $5Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Follow us on our Social Media Pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnTik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJxVNK7d/Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChD25PFf9FlWKXomFGV3DXw?Pinterest: Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Today's podcast episode is a REPLAY from Season 3 Episode 8! Addressing your Preschool Dance Teacher Challenges! I've broken down the episode into 4 parts and will be rebroadcasting it in a 4 part mini-series over the next few episodes, since the original episode was nearly an hour! I want this to be a nice bite-sized audio clip for you to enjoy and hopefully help you if you are experiencing these challenges yourself! If you have a dance teacher challenge you would like me to address on an upcoming episode, please send me an email to [email protected] so with the subject line: Dance Teacher Challenges Help! Today's episode focuses on teaching the recital dances to your dancers and keeping them excited and engaged in practicing! Join me for next week for Part 2!You can replay the original episode here: https://bit.ly/3uo9uY9The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card.My Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138**AFFILIATE LINK**Join the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Membership for $1Try our Dance Educator Membership for $5Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Follow us on our Social Media Pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnTik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJxVNK7d/Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChD25PFf9FlWKXomFGV3DXw?PintSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Good Morning dance teachers! Happy Wednesday! Welcome back to the Dance to Learn Podcast! I'm so happy you are with me today! Today’s episode is part the final part of my 4 part mini-series that I’ve been hosting here on the podcast all about creating preschool dance lesson plans that tell a Story! Today I am discussing the important role props and music make in your lesson planning and how you can incorporate props and music into your lesson plans. Go Back and Listen to Parts 1 , 2 & 3:Dance to Learn® Podcast! Season 4 Episode 2Dance to Learn® Podcast! Season 4 Episode 3Dance to Learn® Podcast! Season 4 Episode 4Get your FREE Life Cycle of a Butterfly Lesson Plan: www.dancetolearn.coGet the Little Steps by Lily and River **Affiliate Link**To be a Guest on the Podcast or for Advertising Inquiries, please email [email protected] Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card.My Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138**AFFILIATE LINK**Join the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance TeSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Good Morning! Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast with your host Jessica Strong! The Dance to Learn Podcast is the place for dance educators and studio owners to get the best dance teacher resources, tips and advice to help you dance, learn and grow right along with your students. Let’s get into today’s episode.In Today's Episode I am providing you with an inside look at an upcoming Master Class where I share how I create Preschool Dance Lesson Plans that are creative, fun and tell a story - but also educational, engaging and enriching. This is a 4 part mini-series on the Podcast! Today is Part 3!I'm excited to have you with me! Happy Dancing!Go Pack and Listen to Parts 1 & 2: Dance to Learn® Podcast! Season 4 Episode 2Dance to Learn® Podcast! Season 4 Episode 3To be a Guest on the Podcast or for Advertising Inquiries, please email [email protected] Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card.My Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138**AFFILIATE LINK**Join the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Membership for $1Try our Dance Educator Membership for $5Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will incluSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Good Morning! Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast with your host Jessica Strong! The Dance to Learn Podcast is the place for dance educators and studio owners to get the best dance teacher resources, tips and advice to help you dance, learn and grow right along with your students. Let’s get into today’s episode.In Today's Episode I am providing you with an inside look at an upcoming Master Class where I share how I create Preschool Dance Lesson Plans that are creative, fun and tell a story - but also educational, engaging and enriching. This is a 4 part mini-series on the Podcast! Today is Part 2! I'm excited to have you with me! Happy Dancing!If you missed Part 1 of this Series, you may listen to it here: Dance to Learn® Podcast! Season 4 Episode 2To be a Guest on the Podcast or for Advertising Inquiries, please email [email protected] Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card.My Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138**AFFILIATE LINK**Join the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Membership for $1Try our Dance Educator Membership for $5Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Follow us on our Social Media Pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnTik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJxVNK7d/Twitter: https://www.Support the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Good Morning! Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast with your host Jessica Strong! The Dance to Learn Podcast is the place for dance educators and studio owners to get the best dance teacher resources, tips and advice to help you dance, learn and grow right along with your students. Let’s get into today’s episode. In Today's Episode I am providing you with an inside look at an upcoming Master Class where I share how I create Preschool Dance Lesson Plans that are creative, fun and tell a story - but also educational, engaging and enriching. This is a 4 part mini-series on the Podcast! Today is Part 1!I'm excited to have you with me! Happy Dancing! To be a Guest on the Podcast or for Advertising Inquiries, please email [email protected] The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card. My Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout! They have helped me launch my podcast on every major podcast platform!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=802138**AFFILIATE LINK**Join the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Membership for $1Try our Dance Educator Membership for $5Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Follow us on our Social Media Pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnTik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJxVNK7d/Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChD25PFf9FlWKXomFGV3DXw?Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dancetolearnSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Good Morning! Welcome to the Dance to Learn Podcast with your host Jessica Strong! The Dance to Learn Podcast is the place for dance educators and studio owners to get the best dance teacher resources, tips and advice to help you dance, learn and grow right along with your students. Let’s get into today’s episode. In Today's Episode I am providing you with a sneak peek into season 4 with a special announcement of our broadcast expansion to our YouTube Channel! I'm excited to have you with us! Happy Dancing! To be a Guest on the Podcast or for Advertising Inquiries, please email [email protected] The Dance to Learn Podcast airs every Wednesday at 9:00am MT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Leave a 5 star review of the Podcast and you’re review may be read on air for your chance to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Shop my Favorite Dance Teacher Tools: https://amzn.to/3ts9SFe​​Shop my Backdrop: https://amzn.to/2Q3XCMZ​I grow my YouTube Channel with TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/dancetolearn​​AFFILIATE LINK NOTICE:Some Links above are affiliate links. This means that you are offered the same great prices, but Dance to Learn may receive a small commission.About Us: Jessica Strong is the founder and Creative Director of Dance to Learn, LLC. Dance to Learn offers the Dance to Learn Curriculum, an educational dance curriculum. Our Preschool Dance Curriculum is focused on teaching the dance concepts in a fun and creative way. The Dance to Learn University offers resources for Dance Teachers, Preschool Dance Teachers, Early Childhood Education Teachers, Dance Studio Owners and anyone looking to teach educational dance classes designed to reach the whole child. Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearn​​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearn​​​Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dancetolearn​​​Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dancetolearn​​​Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dancetolearn1​#dancetolearnpodcast #danceteacherresources #jessicastrongdanceSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Welcome to the Dance to Learn Podcast - Where I help dance teachers and studio owners dance, learn and grow right along with your students. I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner here at Dance to Learn. In Today’s episode I am discussing Teaching the Dance Concept of DIRECTIONS.  Why learning different directions is important for our dancers and how we can teach them in creative ways. Teaching the Dance Concepts Episode List: DTL S2 E3 - Teaching the Dancing ConceptsDTL S2 E4 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: SpaceDTL S2 E7 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: TempoDTL S2 E9 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: SizeDTL S3 E2 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: LevelsDTL S3 E7 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: PathwaysMaterials Mentioned in today's Podcast (Affiliate Links): Teddy Bear Picnic Directions GameFlorrie Flamingo Flash CardsPoly DotsPoly FeetPoly ArrowsTraffic ConesJump RopesPool NoodlesHair ScrunchiesJingle Bell BraceletFloor TapeLily and River - Little StepsTowelsSongs: Forwards and BackwardsHokey PokeyJoin the Discussion in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Membership for $1Try our Dance Educator Membership for $5Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 AmaSupport the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Today's podcast is the second part of a 2 part mini-series titled "Why are my Students Behaving this Way?" Today I cover behavioral investigating 101 following 5 R's and using a behavior journal.If you've missed part 1:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/862741/episodes/8249601 Join the Discussion on the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum!https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Membership for $1Try our Dance Educator Membership for $5Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Follow us on our Social Media Pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnTik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJxVNK7d/Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChD25PFf9FlWKXomFGV3DXw?Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dancetolearnEmail: [email protected] the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.

Today’s topic is part 1 of a 2 part series that I am calling “Why are my students behaving this way??” Specifically today I will be talking about ensuring we have an environment that is fulfilling the basic needs of our students first and foremost.More Episodes on VARK Learning: Season 1 Episode 6: Optimizing your Classroom VARK LearningSeason 1 Episode 8: Optimizing your Classroom for Visual LearnersSeason 1 Episode 9: Optimizing your Classroom for Auditory LearnersSeason 1 Episode 10: Optimizing your Classroom for Readers/WritersSeason 1 Episode 11: Optimizing your Classroom for Kinesthetic LearnersJoin the Discussion on the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum! https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforumCheck out our Dance Teacher Memberships!Try our Dance Teacher Membership for $1Try our Dance Educator Membership for $5Please become a Subscriber and leave a 5 Star Review. Each week we will include one shout out and announce a winner of a $10 Amazon Gift Card!I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow!Follow us on our Social Media Pages:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancetolearnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnTik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJxVNK7d/Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/dancetolearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChD25PFf9FlWKXomFGV3DXw?Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dancetolearnEmail: [email protected] the showIf you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Preschool Dance Teacher's ForumFollow Us: InstagramFacebookOur Membership: https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-usShop our Curriculum: https://library.dancetolearn.co/collectionsHosted by Buzzsprout: Join over a hundred thousand podcasters, like Jessica, already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.