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This podcast is to help, unite and inspire dance teachers. At Happy Dance we want to learn from as many amazing people as possible and help unite & inspire the dance community ! I hope you enjoy!
Happy 2023 I hope you’ve had an amazing Christmas break and a wonderful start to term. This episode I am chatting about what I do to start the time with a bang and plan my year.
Today I’m chatting about favouritism in the classroom and how we all need to be self-aware as teachers not to Have favourites in our classes and if we do how to react if were called out on it and how to fix that problem to make everyone feel special.
Today we’re chatting about feedback fear. Sometimes it’s lovely to hear feedback and other times it makes you feel like poop. And that’s completely normal we dance teachers love what we do so of course it can feel personal at times but feedback can be so helpful so don’t let the fear hold you back!
Hope you are all feeling refreshed and recharged from summer break! Today I’m back chatting about first class back nerves. Sharing my tips and tricks to help anxious dancers settle into and enjoy there first dance class.
Today is a quick one about weather or not you should focus on growing your school during show season. There are agreements for both so I’d love to hear what you think!
Tickets for this terms show went on sale today and we have already broke even! What an amazing feeling to know you have covered costs ☺️ today I’m chatting about creating a sense of excitement around your tickets going on sale!
It’s that time in our show calendar! Time to give out the costumes and take some photos! Today I’m sharing my tips to run a super successful show photoshoot! I hope it’s helpful.
Planning backstage for your shows can feel so over whelming and a logistically minefield so I’m chatting through how I plan my backstage to make sure it runs seamlessly and stress free on the day :)
Show time is so busy and stressful that it always shocks me when people say they don’t make money from there shows! You deserve to make money doing what you love and here are a few simple things to add to your show to help you make money!
Today we are chatting about how to help your little ones remember there show dances so you don’t have to fling yourself about in the wings (we’ve all been there 😂)
In class this week we are having an easter eggtravaganza to celebrate the end of term so I thought what a perfect time to share the easter ideas, songs and games we have done!
Today I chat about those first steps you need to take to set up your dance classes. This is a time of excitement but self doubt often creeps in so I’m here to guide you through and I hope you find it useful
In todays episode I chat through how I’m planning out our next show. The barebones stage of picking a venue collecting deposits and making sure we make money because yes your shows should make you money!
Today I was in two minds whether to record this episode as today has been rubbish I had the hall I was in given away to another club who then spent the morning poaching students. So in this episode I share this story so other people don’t feel so alone when there dance teaching journey isn’t always sunshine Pom poms and fairy wings.
Today I’m chatting about what to do to fill your classes. We have all been there with classes that only have 2 kids in so hopefully this will help you feel less alone and inspire you with some tips and trick to help fill your classes
This episode I chat about how important it is make your classes a comfortable and nurturing place. Consent is such a loaded word so I would love to hear your views points and ideas :)
Today I’m chatting about teaching toddlers I share my tips and tricks that really help me engage with and teach this age range! I currently teach over 200 2-4year olds a week and love every second. I hope you find this helpful and as always I’d love to hear your ideas!
This podcast is to help, unite and inspire dance teachers. At Happy Dance we want to learn from as many amazing people as possible and help unite & inspire the dance community ! I hope you enjoy!
