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Dance to Learn® Podcast | The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast

Jessica Strong

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The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast by Dance to Learn® shares tips, tricks and advise for Preschool Dance Teachers. Host Jessica Strong and her guests answer your questions, provide solutions for the struggles you may face in your preschool dance classes and share our knowledge to help you grow your Preschool Dance Programs in your studio. To be featured on the Podcast, Join is in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforum to participate in #askthepod and #podtalk

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Create a Fun + Fanciful First Dance Class Experience! Part 2

Season 6 · Episode 10

Friday, August 22, 2025 • Duration 44:45

Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! In this episode, host Jessica Strong kicks off a special 2-part series to help you bring fun and fancy into your first dance classes of the new season. Whether it’s your students’ very first class or just the start of a new year, this episode is full of tips to make it magical, memorable, and meaningful.

In this Part 2 Episode, Jessica reads and walks you through her children’s book Florrie Flamingo’s ABC's of Dance — designed to help your youngest dancers learn basic dance and ballet terminology in a fun and fanciful way! Jessica shares some other ideas in this episode such as:

🦩 Including a ballerina flamingo stuffed animal for demonstrations and comfort
🪶 How to set up an ABC-F Obstacle Course
🎨 Incorporating the Dance Concepts throughout your exploration of the book.

If you’ve ever wanted to elevate your first month of dance classes with a touch of whimsy and structure, this episode is for you!

✨ Resources Mentioned:
📖 Florrie Flamingo’s ABC's of Dance Book → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/florrie-flamingos-abcs-of-dance
📹 Watch our A-F Obstacle Course in Action →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbYwhPiOQ6U&t=2s
🎀 Dance to Learn® Membership → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us
🩰 Little Bit of Tap Dance Magic by Dance Dance Hooray → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/tap-curriculum
📣 Ask your questions on the Podcast: Join the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CUmW3H5tR/

Stay tuned for Season 7 of the Podcast! Interested in Sponsoring Season 7? Send an email to podcast@dancetolearn.co and request our Podcast Stats sheet.

Until then… Happy Dance EdVenturing!

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Create a Fun + Fanciful First Dance Class Experience!

Season 6 · Episode 9

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 35:33

🎙 Episode Title: Bringing Fun & Fancy to Your First Dance Class (Part 1)

Jessica reads and walks you through her children’s book Florrie Flamingo’s First Ballet Class — designed to be read and danced through in real time. You’ll also hear creative ways to make your class more engaging and soothing for nervous little dancers, including:

🦩 A ballerina flamingo stuffed animal for demonstrations and comfort
🪶 Flamingo feathers for tiptoe bourrées, chassés, and leaps
🎨 “I Love Florrie Flamingo” coloring pages for at-home connection and sharing

If you’ve ever wanted to elevate your first-day experience with a touch of whimsy and structure, this episode is for you!

✨ Resources Mentioned:
📖 Florrie Flamingo’s First Ballet Class Book + Lesson Plan → https://library.dancetolearn.co/courses/lesson-plan-florrie-flamingos-first-ballet-class
🎀 Dance to Learn® Membership → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us
🩰 Little Bit of Tap Dance Magic by Dance Dance Hooray → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/tap-curriculum
📣 Ask your questions on the Podcast: Join the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CUmW3H5tR/

Stay tuned for Part 2 next week where Jessica shares a 4-week lesson plan inspired by Florrie Flamingo’s ABCs of Dance!

Until then… Happy Dance EdVenturing!

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Membership Insider: Episode 10 - Shoppable Prop Lists

Monday, July 14, 2025 • Duration 03:24

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership!

Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™!

Last week I introduced you to our embedded Music Playlists. These are an important and convenient time saving feature. It can take hours to find the perfect Thematic music for your classes - I’ve done that work for you. Inside your Dance EdVentures™ I’ve included Apple and Spotify playlists to all the music featured in the Dance EdVenture™.

Today I’m going to discuss the Shoppable Prop lists included inside each Dance EdVenture™.

Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™!

What is a Dance EdVenture™?

Our Dance EdVentures™ are Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plans that are rooted in teaching 18 Dance Concepts through 12 monthly themes! Dance EdVentures™ are designed with the Whole-Child in mind as we create multi-sensory experiences throughout the class to ensure that we meet every child no matter where they are in their dance journey.

Back to the Shoppable Prop lists. This is an important and convenient time saving feature. It can take hours to find the perfect Thematic props for your classes - I’ve done that work for you. Inside your Dance EdVentures™ I’ve included a shoppable prop list where can quickly purchase all the props featured in the Dance EdVenture™.

As long as the props featured, I also link to back up items, in case any of the props featured are out of stock!

The Props are perfectly curated to collaborate with each theme and dance concept - thereby enhancing the experience and learning opportunities for your dancers! We also only feature props that can provide multi-sensory experiences and learning opportunities.

If you’d like to see the shoppable prop lists in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can explore this feature more.

Plan Your Best Dance Season Yet!

Season 6 · Episode 8

Friday, July 11, 2025 • Duration 09:44

Ready to map out your most organized, stress-free dance season yet? In this episode, Jessica Strong announces the Dance to Learn® Season Curriculum Plan-a-thon — a brand-new, members-only live planning challenge starting August 1st!

Inside the Plan-a-thon, we’ll meet live each week on Zoom to plan your entire dance season step-by-step. Together, you’ll map out your monthly themes, core dance concepts, and brainstorm special events like holiday activities, recitals, and showcases — so you head into the year with clarity, confidence, and zero last-minute scramble.

✨ Why join? Planning with a community sparks fresh ideas, saves you time, and helps you feel supported every step of the way. You’ll finish August with a complete roadmap to guide your classes all year long.

⏳ Don’t wait — prices increase August 1st! Our monthly membership goes from $59 to $79, and à la carte memberships go from $29 to $49. Join before August 1st to lock in our lowest price for life.

Join today and secure your spot:
👉 Dance to Learn® Membership
👉 Creative Dance Curriculum
👉 Ballet Curriculum
👉 Hip Hop Curriculum
👉 Tap Curriculum

🎉 Let’s plan together, dance together, and make this your best season yet!

Want to be featured on the Show?

Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Forum for Ask the Pod open Friday-Monday!

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Membership Insider: Episode 9 - Embedded Playlists

Season 6 · Episode 9

Monday, July 7, 2025 • Duration 03:24

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership!

Last week I introduced you to our Follow Along Video Demonstrations. These Video Demonstrations break down each exercise, provide a how-to demonstration of the exercise with and without music and I even share important classroom management tips and tricks inside the videos.

Today I’m going to discuss the Embedded Musical Playlists included inside each Dance EdVenture™.

Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™!

What is a Dance EdVenture™?

Back to the Embedded Playlists. This is an important and convenient time saving feature. It can take hours to find the perfect Thematic music for your classes - I’ve done that work for you. Inside your Dance EdVentures™ I’ve included embedded Apple and Spotify playlists to all the music featured in the Dance EdVenture™.

You can access each Dance EdVenture™ from a laptop, Ipad or mobile device making access to your music quick and easy when on-the-go! My favorite part? All of the songs are listed in the order of each exercise and activity - so you don’t have to waste any valuable time or risk losing your dancer’s focus and attention while you are in class!

The Playlists are perfectly curated to collaborate with each theme and dance concept - thereby enhancing the experience and learning opportunities for your dancers!

The Rules of Student Engagement in the Dance Studio

Season 6 · Episode 7

Friday, July 4, 2025 • Duration 20:29

In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast, host Jessica Strong dives deep into one of the most common struggles preschool dance teachers face: keeping young children engaged.

Jessica breaks down:
✨ What engagement really means in a preschool dance setting
✨ What it looks like when little dancers are truly focused, curious, and invested
✨ And practical strategies for keeping attention strong from warm-up to goodbyes

You’ll learn:
✔️ Why themes make dance concepts meaningful and memorable for little ones — helping their brains build connections through real-world, movement-based experiences.
✔️ How multi-sensory teaching brings abstract ideas to life — using her signature Concept Play approach: See it. Say it. Touch it. Move it!
✔️ And why props are magic keys in a preschool classroom — turning everyday steps into imaginative adventures that bridge the senses and keep kids excited to participate.

Jessica also shares how to pause and reset when things get off track — and reminds you that engagement isn’t about perfection; it’s about meeting kids where they are and tapping into their natural curiosity and play.

If you’re ready for more focus, more fun, and more connection in your classes — this episode is for you!

📌 Join the conversation: Submit your questions in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforum

🏆 Accept the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge (Starting 7/1) — https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/back-to-dance-challenge

🔓 Unlock your Dance to Learn® Library — https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us

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Membership Insider: Episode 8 - Follow Along Video Demonstrations

Season 6 · Episode 8

Monday, June 30, 2025 • Duration 03:55

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership!

Last week I introduced you to our Teacher Guides which are long descriptions of each Dance EdVenture™. While they can be printed, they are designed to be saved and read to understand the Dance EdVenture™ in more depth. Inside the guide we share the lesson plan description, the goals and objectives, a list of skills learned, a long description of each exercise and clickable links to the suggested songs and props needed for the Dance EdVenture™.

Today I’m going to discuss our Follow Along Video Demonstrations included inside each Dance EdVenture™.

Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™!

What is a Dance EdVenture™?

Back to our Follow Along Video Demonstrations. We include Video Demonstrations for each and every activity and exercise included in our Dance EdVentures™. These Video Demonstrations break down each exercise, provide a how-to demonstration of the exercise with and without music and I even share important classroom management tips and tricks inside the videos.

The Follow along demonstrations also include a demonstration of how to use and implement the suggested props as well as how to incorporate other props should you not have the exact recommended items. Allowing you take control of your classes using the items and materials you have.

5 Biggest Mistakes I see in Caregiver & Tot Dance Classes

Season 6 · Episode 6

Friday, June 27, 2025 • Duration 27:50

In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast, Jessica Strong gets real about the 5 biggest mistakes dance teachers make when structuring Parent and Me (Caregiver & Tot) classes — and how to fix them for good! Drawing from her own early missteps, Jessica shares why these classes are vital for early childhood dance programs, how to avoid common pitfalls like too much technique or structure, and why active caregiver involvement is essential for child success and family retention.

✨ Plus, get a peek inside the upcoming Back to Dance Teacher Challenge and discover how to access Jessica’s Parent and Me Mini Course and ready-to-teach curriculum in the Dance to Learn® Library.

📌 Join the conversation: Submit your questions in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforum

🏆 Accept the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge (Starting 7/1) — https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/back-to-dance-challenge

📝 Explore the 10 Week Ready-to-Teach Parent and Me Dance Curriculum — https://library.dancetolearn.co/bundles/curriculum-mommy-teddy-bear-and-me

🔓 Unlock your Dance to Learn® Library — https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us

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Membership Insider: Episode 7 - Long Teacher Guides

Monday, June 23, 2025 • Duration 03:22

Welcome to Membership Insider, a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you a peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership!

Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™!

Last week I introduced you to our Lesson Plan Summaries, short one to two page printable summaries of the lesson plan! These are designed to be taken with you on the go so you have your lesson plan breakdown with you in class!

Today I’m going to share our Teacher Guides, longer, more in depth explanations of our Dance EdVentures™.

Before I do, I want to remind you of Episode 2 of Membership Insider - where I discussed our Dance EdVenture™ Library which hosts over 100 Ready-to-Teach Dance EdVentures™!

What is a Dance EdVenture™?

Back to our Teacher Guides. Teacher Guides are long descriptions of each Dance EdVenture™. While they can be printed, they are designed to be saved and read to understand the Dance EdVenture™ more in-depth. Inside the guide we share the lesson plan description, the goals and objectives, a list of skills learned, a long description of each exercise and clickable links to the suggested songs and props needed for the Dance EdVenture™.

The Guide also includes a Story Dance Pathway™ Obstacle Course Map as well as clickable links to props that can help you build the obstacle course inside your classroom.

The Dance EdVenture™ Teaching Guides are educational tools to ensure you have the full understanding of not only the what, but the how and why you are teaching this lesson to your students!

If you’d like to see a Dance EdVenture™ Teacher’s Guide in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can take a Peek at a Dance EdVenture™ Teacher’s Guide.

First Class Checklist: 10 Dance Teacher Essentials (Part 2)

Season 6 · Episode 5

Friday, June 20, 2025 • Duration 21:05

Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast with your host, Jessica Strong! This week, we’re wrapping up our special two-part series with the final 5 of 10 essential preparations every dance teacher should make before starting a new season.

If you're ready to kick off your classes with confidence and connection, this episode is for you. These final steps cover everything from choosing the right music and props to engaging families, planning for flexibility, and supporting students with separation anxiety.

🩰 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To:

Curate the perfect movement-centered playlist
Enhance learning through multi-sensory props
Engage families to improve student retention
Stay flexible and responsive to class dynamics
Ease separation anxiety with comfort strategies and Parent & Me classes

🎉 Challenge Reminder!
Don’t forget — the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge kicks off July 1st inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! You’ll receive tips, tools, and resources including:
✔ Email templates
✔ Printable visuals
✔ First class certificates
✔ Separation anxiety mini-course
✔ Bonus lessons and more!
Accept the Challenge 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/back-to-dance-challenge

📣 Want to be featured on the podcast?
Join the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook and submit your questions every Friday–Monday through our Ask the Pod post — or email Jessica at podcast@dancetolearn.co.

📌 Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Join the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge → https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us
Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum (Facebook Group) → https://www.facebook.com/groups/preschooldanceteachersforum
Email your question: podcast@dancetolearn.co

Until next time… Happy Dancing!

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