by admin | Mar 27, 2015 | How to Teach Preschool Ballet
Oh no! Somebody took the last pink scarf or the last little panda bear! Somebody is standing on my spot! Somebody bumped into me! These are things that can lead to a major meltdown for a preschool ballet student! The other day I was teaching a class and it seemed that...
by admin | Jan 23, 2015 | How to Teach Preschool Ballet
I write a lot about how to properly end a dance class in my book, How to Teach Preschool Ballet: A Guidebook for Teachers. If you have not read it you can get your copy here! In my book I go into detail about how I end my preschool ballet classes and the other classes...
by admin | Dec 3, 2014 | Tips for Parents of Dancers
by Meg Gronau The tutus. The tiaras. The ballet shoes. The adorable-o-meter goes off the charts in any preschool dance class, and many children – and their families! – are excited to sign up and start dancing. Dance is a great choice for a child’s first class...
by admin | Nov 10, 2014 | Tips for Parents of Dancers
by Meg Gronau Second in a series on preparation. Last time we talked about being a prepared dance teacher. Today we ask: Are the kids ready? PART 1: The Big Picture: How a preschool dance class can help prepare your child for kindergarten…and a lifetime of learning....
by admin | Sep 26, 2014 | How to Teach Preschool Ballet
Fall is in the air and that means it is time for the start of preschool ballet classes! We have kicked off many Wish Upon a Ballet classes here in MN and have met so many wonderful students! I had a great experience with a shy child today at one of my classes and...