Profound enjoyment of nurturing. A good teacher is not afraid to create students who are superior and surpass the teacher in achievement and mastery of skills. A good teacher knows how to motivate students psychologically and spiritually, generating a true love and appreciation of self and one s ability in the dance. A good teacher knows when to be kind and gentle, as well as when to be firm and disciplined. A willingness to provide performance opportunities for those who demonstrate accomplishment is a way to foster the nurturing process.
Good teachers have a sharing, giving personality.
A good teacher does not withhold information. Good teachers are information providers, sharing all of their resources not only with their students, but within the large community of dance. Good teachers love to teach. They readily make themselves available to others, often sacrificing personal development. They often function as mentors, counselors, and leaders within the dance community at large.