How to Teach Dance – Serie 1 - Instructing All Ages
Channel: dance360°
Date: 16/03/2019

Is teaching dance your cup of tea?

Teaching dance is an incredibly satisfying job — you get to watch your students embrace movement while discovering new things about themselves. When teaching young children to dance, it's all about getting imaginative and keeping the class moving. For older kids and adults, you can focus more on technique and cultivating individual dance styles. No matter what their age is, it's important to create a safe and supportive environment for dancers.

Instructing All Ages 
1. Take charge of your class during your very first encounter. 
2. Understand each individual's dance skill level. 
3. Appeal to all different types of learners.
4. Create a safe environment for your students.
5. Talk less and move more. 
6. Respect students' different social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. 
7. Repeat new steps as often as possible. 
8. Use your music to help you teach. 
9. Allow yourself to be humorous or good-natured.