Teachers need to keep control of the classroom at all times. Control is usually an issue of how engaged the students are in the material. Sometimes the children with behavior issues cannot be controlled easily.
Be creative when leading in the studio and keep the dancers moving at all times. Move quickly from one exercise to the next.
Make sure to organize music and lesson plans so the class flows. Never turn your back on the dancers as you are changing the music or looking at your notes. Continue Leading them with your voice as you are tending to the music, etc.
Here are three things to keep in mind when preparing to teach a preschool dance class:
Training:
By using a curriculum, such as Twinkle Star Dance, teachers can focus on the delivery rather than creating content. They are no longer “experimenting” as they go and have the necessary tools to adapt the class to various learning styles and abilities.
Organization:
Teachers, especially dance teachers, need to be prepared and organized. You cannot run into class two minutes before its scheduled start time and turn on the music. At that point there has been no physical or mental preparation for your class or the classes that follow.
Punctual:
A large part of teaching is the preparation and organization before the class; otherwise it would be called “giving” a class. All Twinkle Star Dance™ teachers need to be prepared for their classes and are to arrive at least 15 minutes before their first scheduled class. This preparation period allows you to be in a calm state by the time dancers and parents arrive.
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Tiffany Henderson is an industry leader and dance business expert. Tiffany owns and operates multiple Tiffany's Dance Academy locations in Northern California. Her video-based teacher training system and curriculum, Twinkle Star Dance, is currently implemented in 300+ dance studios worldwide.