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| Create a Fun + Fanciful First Dance Class Experience! Part 2 | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:44:45 | |
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 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: 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! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Create a Fun + Fanciful First Dance Class Experience! | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:35:33 | |
🎙 Episode Title: Bringing Fun & Fancy to Your First Dance Class (Part 1) 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. 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 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: 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! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Membership Insider: Episode 10 - Shoppable Prop Lists | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:03:24 | |
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. https://youtu.be/SzlGrKrQvK4 Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Plan Your Best Dance Season Yet! | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:09:44 | |
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: 🎉 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! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Membership Insider: Episode 9 - Embedded Playlists | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:03:24 | |
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 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™? 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 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! If you’d like to see the embedded playlists in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can explore this feature more. https://youtu.be/2LMe5JvD4Yc 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| The Rules of Student Engagement in the Dance Studio | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:20:29 | |
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: You’ll learn: 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 If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Membership Insider: Episode 8 - Follow Along Video Demonstrations | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:03:55 | |
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! 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 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™? 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 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. The Follow Along Video Demonstrations are designed for you to dance along with me so you can learn and practice the materials ahead of your classes! The best way to learn is through participation - that’s why our video demonstrations are prerequisites and must be watched 85% of the way through before moving on in your Dance EdVenture™. It’s an important part of successful planning and implementation of the Dance to Learn® Curriculum. If you’d like to see a Follow Along Video Demonstration in Action, I’ve shared a link in the Show Notes to a YouTube Video so you can explore this feature more. https://youtu.be/rLTCtd0DrHo If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| 5 Biggest Mistakes I see in Caregiver & Tot Dance Classes | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:27:50 | |
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 If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Membership Insider: Episode 7 - Long Teacher Guides | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:03:22 | |
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™? 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 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. https://youtu.be/uMyApa1UoKY Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| First Class Checklist: 10 Dance Teacher Essentials (Part 2) | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:21:05 | |
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:
🎉 Challenge Reminder! 📣 Want to be featured on the podcast? 📌 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Until next time… Happy Dancing! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Membership Insider: Episode 6 - Lesson Plan Summaries | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:03:25 | |
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 dance 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 the 2 week teaching track - which is considered our fast track! This track breaks down our Dance EdVentures™ over a 2 week period allowing dance teachers to implement and explore more themes and dance concepts with their students throughout the season. Today I’m going to take you inside our Dance EdVentures™ so you can get a peek at what’s included! 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. Each Dance EdVenture™ boasts several time-saving features for Dance Educators. Today I want to share our Lesson Plan Summaries! Lesson Plan Summaries are a short one to two page printable summary of the lesson plan! This is designed to be taken with you on the go so you have your lesson plan breakdown with you in class! The Summary includes a short breakdown of each Dance EdVenture™ Activity, a link to the suggested song on Spotify for each exercise, the list of props needed, as well as a Story Dance Pathway™ Obstacle Course Map! The Dance EdVenture™ Summaries save you time and ink as we wrap up your entire Dance EdVenture™ in a few pages which you can refer to as you teach! If you’d like to see the Dance EdVenture™ Summary 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™ Summary. https://youtu.be/aXiOe--8ung Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| First Class Checklist: 10 Dance Teacher Essentials (Part 1) | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:32:01 | |
Welcome 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 breaking down the 10 Essential Preparations Every Dance Teacher Should Make before their first class of a new season. Whether you're a studio owner or preschool dance teacher, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you enter your season feeling confident, prepared, and excited. This week, Jessica shares the first 5 essential preparations, from lesson planning to transitions — all rooted in the Dance to Learn® Whole-Child, Conceptualized-Thematic approach. This episode also kicks off the Back to Dance Teacher Challenge, happening exclusively in the Dance to Learn® Community beginning July 1st! 🩰 In This Episode You’ll Learn:
🎉 Challenge Alert! 📣 Want to be featured on the show? 📌 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Membership Insider: Episode 5 - 2 Week Teaching Track (Fast Track) | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:02:48 | |
Welcome to membership insider a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you 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 take you inside our Teaching Tracks. Last week I introduced you to the 4 week teaching track - ideal for Dance Educators who have some familiarity with the Dance to Learn® Method and/or who are looking to teach a single lesson during the course of 1 month. Today I’m going to introduce you to our 2 week Teaching Track which is considered our Fast Track. Let’s Review what are the Teaching Tracks? Teaching Tracks are a schedule for dance educators to apply the Dance to Learn® Dance EdVentures™ over a multi-week schedule making application of the materials easier to implement. We created the Teaching Tracks to allow dance teachers more time to learn the Dance to Learn® Methods and Approach as well as to allow for adjustments to the materials to best fit into your classes and the needs of your students. Our Dance EdVentures™ are robust and detailed - which May feel overwhelming if you are new to our methods! Therefore we created 3 teaching tracks: The 2 week teaching track is our fast track - which allows dance educators to switch up the materials and lesson plans every 2 weeks! This track is ideal for someone who’s familiar with the Dance to Learn® Method and would like more variety in their classes! The 2 week track breaks up the class structure over 2 weeks allowing more themes and materials to be covered throughout a dance season. The track includes video demonstrations and a downloadable planner to help you schedule your lesson plans! If you’d like to see the 2 week track in action I’ve shared a link to the Membership Insider video available on the Dance to Learn® YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/QqZ25UUQ--E Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us Happy Dance EdVenturing! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Should I allow children who are not Potty Trained to enroll in my Summer Camp? | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:11:48 | |
In this episode of the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast by Dance to Learn®, host Jessica Strong dives into a timely and often tricky topic: should dance studios allow children who are not potty trained to attend summer camps? Inspired by multiple posts in her Facebook feed, Jessica shares her approach to handling these common parent concerns with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. She discusses the legal limitations that prevent most dance studios from offering diapering services, the importance of communicating those limitations thoughtfully, and why turning families away isn’t always the best solution. You’ll hear real-life examples of accommodations that worked, how to reduce class disruptions caused by accidents, and why it’s better to include than exclude—when done responsibly. Key takeaways include:
If you’d like to have your own questions featured on the show, join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook and participate in our weekly #askthepod and #podtalk threads. Check the show notes for your free potty policy email template and to learn more about joining the Dance to Learn® Community. Links Mentioned:
Thanks for listening — and until next time, Happy Dancing! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Membership Insider: Episode 4 - 4 Week Dance Teacher Track | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:02:51 | |
Welcome to membership insider a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you 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 take you inside our Teaching Tracks. Last week I introduced you to the 6 week teaching track - ideal for Dance Educators new to our method and/or who are new to implementing a ready-to-teach Curriculum. Today I’m going to introduce you to our 4 week Teaching Track! What are Teaching Tracks? We created the Teaching Tracks to allow dance teachers more time to learn the Dance to Learn® Methods and Approach as well as to allow for adjustments to the materials to best fit into your classes and the needs of your students. Our Dance EdVentures™ are robust and detailed - which May feel overwhelming if you are new to our methods! Therefore we created 3 teaching tracks: The 4 week teaching track helps a Dance Educator implement a single Dance EdVenture™ over a 4 week period. This track is for a Dance Teacher who has some familiarity with Dance to Learn®, and/or someone who has implemented a ready-to-teach curriculum in the past but would like to explore the same materials for at least one month. The 4 week track breaks up the class structure over 4 weeks allowing you time to become familiar with the material as well as make changes to suit the needs of your students. The track includes video demonstrations and a downloadable planner to help you schedule your lesson plans! If you’d like to see the 4 week track in action I’ve shared a link to the Membership Insider video available on the Dance to Learn® YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/U5ujPEhNkCc Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us Happy Dance EdVenturing! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Best Practices for Finding Quality Preschool Dance Teachers | 30 May 2025 | 00:16:40 | |
In this episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast—the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast—host Jessica Strong introduces the show’s brand-new format, which centers around real questions and stories from the dance teaching community. This week’s episode features a listener question from Kristina C: “Where do you find good preschool dance teachers?” Jessica shares her firsthand experience hiring teachers for her mobile dance program and offers practical strategies to help studio owners and directors find the right candidates for preschool and recreational dance classes. Listeners will hear community-sourced tips, including how to write effective job descriptions, where to post listings, and how to connect with local colleges and dance programs. Jessica emphasizes the importance of hiring intentionally, targeting the right talent pool, and being upfront about the position to avoid high turnover. She also shares her success using platforms like Facebook community groups, the Nextdoor app, and in-person job fairs at local colleges. At the end of the episode, Jessica invites listeners to submit their own questions for future episodes and teases a follow-up exclusive episode for Dance to Learn® members. In that members-only podcast, she’ll dive into the most common hiring mistakes studios make—and how to avoid them. Tune in to learn how to build a strong, passionate teaching team from the ground up! 👉 Want to go deeper? Join the Dance to Learn® Membership to access exclusive Dance EdVenturist Podcast episodes filled with actionable strategies and classroom tips. 📎 Links Mentioned:
Thanks for listening — and until next time, Happy Dancing! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Membership Insider - Episode 3: 6 Week Teaching Track | 26 May 2025 | 00:02:49 | |
Welcome to membership insider a mini series available on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which gives you peek inside the Dance to Learn® Membership! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach dance in the foundational years. The membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I’m going take you inside our Teaching Tracks. Last week I introduced you to the Dance EdVenture™ Library the home to more than 100 ready to teach lesson plans. Today I’m going to introduce you to our 3 Teaching Tracks focusing on our 6 week track! What are Teaching Tracks? Teaching Tracks are a schedule for dance educators to apply the Dance to Learn® Dance EdVentures™ over a multi-week schedule making application of the materials easier to implement. We created the Teaching Tracks to allow dance teachers more time to learn the Dance to Learn® Methods and Approach as well as to allow for adjustments to the materials to best fit into your classes and the needs of your students. Our Dance EdVentures™ are robust and detailed - which May feel overwhelming if you are new to our methods! Therefore we created 3 teaching tracks: The 6 week teaching track is the longest implementation of our materials breaking up a single Dance EdVenture™ over a 6 week period. This track is for a Dance Teacher who is new to Dance to Learn®, and/or someone who has not implemented a ready-to-teach curriculum in the past. The 6 week track breaks up the class structure over 6 weeks allowing you time to become familiar with the material as well as make changes to suit the needs of your students. The track includes video demonstrations and a downloadable planner to help you schedule your lesson plans! If you’d like to see the 6 week track in action I’ve shared a link to the Membership Insider video available on the Dance to Learn® YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/fzoiOTJrDb0 Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us Happy Dance EdVenturing! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Mythbusting Misconceptions about Thematic Teaching in Dance | 23 May 2025 | 00:21:37 | |
Mythbusting Thematic Learning in Preschool Dance Welcome back to the Dance to Learn® Podcast — the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast hosted by Jessica Strong! In this episode, Jessica dives into one of her favorite topics: themes — and busts five of the most common myths about thematic learning in early childhood dance. Discover why themes aren’t fluff, but powerful tools for brain development, child-centered engagement, and meaningful connection. Learn how the Dance to Learn® Curriculum uses themes to support whole-child learning through real-world experiences, movement, and play. 🔥 In this episode, Jessica busts myths like:
🎧 Plus, hear how you can be featured on the podcast through our weekly Ask the Pod thread in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum on Facebook. 👉 Want to go deeper? Join the Dance to Learn® Membership to access exclusive Dance EdVenturist Podcast episodes filled with actionable strategies and classroom tips. 📎 Links Mentioned:
Thanks for listening — and until next time, Happy Dancing! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Membership Insider: Episode 2 - Dance EdVenture™ Library | 19 May 2025 | 00:01:55 | |
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. Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach dance in the foundational years. The Membership is designed to be your partner in dance education. Today I'm taking you inside our Dance EdVenture™ Library! Last week I introduced you to the 5 membership options and 4 Curriculums available in our membership. The Dance EdVenture™ Library is home to more than 100 ready-to-teach lesson plans, which we call Dance EdVentures™. If you are a Dance to Learn® Member you will have access to Dance EdVentures™ in all 4 curriculums. If you are an a la carte member, you will have access to the Dance EdVentures™ in the Curriculum you choose with an option to grow your library using a coupon code. The Dance EdVenture™ library utilizes a filtering system that allows our users to filter items based on Dance Style, Theme, Season, Month or Holiday! If you'd like to see the Dance EdVenture™ Library in action check out this video on the Dance to Learn® YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Ac8-JapaY3s 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Season 6: REBOOT Introduction - Dance Teachers... Ask the Pod | 16 May 2025 | 00:03:46 | |
Hello Dance EdVenturists! Welcome back to the Dance to Learn Podcast! The Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! I’m your Host Jessica Strong, and I want to say thank you to our Season 6 Sponsor Dance Dance Hooray! Today’s episode is a short introduction to this Season Reboot which kicks off next Friday 5/23! I wanted to share my goal with the Podcast and the best way you can submit your listener questions and be featured on the show! First, my goal with the Podcast is to hear from real voices active in the dance community. You - the real teachers and studio owners living this life every day! I get frustrated hearing the same voices in the industry, and want to give you a chance to shine. I also want to help dance teachers feel more confident in the classroom, by addressing your questions, problems you're experiencing and frustrations you may have in the studio. You’ll not only hear from me, you’ll get advice from your peers, who have probably experienced the same things and can provide tried and true help and advice. How can you get your questions answered? First you will want to join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum! This is a private dance community hosted on Facebook and sponsored by Dance to Learn! Inside the Forum you will find a weekly Ask the Pod Post. What is Ask the Pod - this is a weekly post in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum where you can ask your questions to receive help and feedback from myself and others. Originally I was opening Ask the Pod on Mondays and closing the Pod on Tuesdays, however, I want to give you more time to submit your questions. So I’m switching Ask the Pod to start on Friday and we will close it on Monday evening. Pod Talk is the opportunity for other dance teachers and studio owners to help our listeners by providing advice and tips to help our Ask the Pod members. I will open Pod Talk on Tuesdays and leave that post open until Wednesday evening! If you are featured on the podcast you will be addressed by your first name and last initial. For example, this week on Ask the Pod our question comes from Jessica S. If you’d like to remain anonymous you can also email me your questions to podcast@dancetolearn.co and I’ll post on your behalf! If you have a question or a problem that you would like addressed here on the Podcast - be sure to join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher’s Forum, I’ve shared that link to the group in the Show Notes! Ask the Pod is live for our Kick off episode happening on Friday 5/23! I can’t wait to hear from you! Happy Dance EdVenturing! Participate in #askthepod here (open Firdays-Mondays each week) If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Membership Insider: Episode 1 - The Dance to Learn® Curriculums | 12 May 2025 | 00:02:07 | |
The Membership Insider is a mini-series on the Dance to Learn® Podcast which takes you inside our all inclusive Dance to Learn® Membership Library! Dance to Learn® is an all inclusive library of dance resources made for dance teachers who teach dance in the foundational years. The Membership is designed to be your partner in Dance Education. Today I'm taking you inside our different membership options. We have 5 different options for dance educators to chose the library that's right for you! The Dance to Learn® Membership is our complete library experience providing resources in all 4 of the Curriculums offered through Dance to Learn®. Additionally, we offer an a la carte option, giving dance educators the opportunity to chose your membership based on the dance styles you teach! What are the 4 Curriculums? The first is Creative Dance - a Curriculum designed for children ages 3-4. Unlock your experience with the links below! I look forward to seeing you inside the Membership! 🔓 Dance to Learn® Membership 👉 https://library.dancetolearn.co/pages/join-us If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance Teacher Life Update! | 08 May 2025 | 00:08:35 | |
I'm excited to announce the Reboot of Season 6 of the Dance to Learn® Podcast after a little pause for some life updates! The reboot will be focused on YOU! The Dance to Learn® Podcast is FOR dance teachers BY dance teachers so we are creating #askthepod and #podtalk To be featured on the Dance to Learn® Podcast join us in the Membership: Post your questions to receive help on Mondays! #askthepod If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| How to Educate Parents on the Benefits of Incorporating Books in Dance Class with Once Upon a Dance! | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:42:19 | |
A dance parent unenrolled her child after our instructor read a book in dance class. How can I best educate my dance families on the importance of incorporating books with dance class? Their catalog of 25 interactive dance books highlights positive messages and role models throughout four main series: Visit DanceStories.com to learn about the mother-daughter duo, book details, charity partners—all royalties donated through 2030, or parent/teacher resources. Follow @Once_UponADance for upcoming sneak peaks, dance photos, and the latest on their goofy cats. About the Authors How to Connect with Once Upon a Dance: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/once_uponadance/ Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/OnceUponADance Topics covered today:
If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Structuring Short 6 Week Sessions and Problem Solving Anxiety Behaviors in Students with Maria Hanley | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:54:38 | |
My students will only dance if they hold my hand, it's causing disruptions in class. Maria has designed and implemented creative ballet programs for the young families and after school division at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan and the Mandel JCC in Cleveland, OH. Maria has taught a variety of creative dance and infant/toddler programs throughout New York City and Cleveland, including The Mark Morris Dance Group, Dancewave Center and 92Y Parenting Center, The Beck Center, Cleveland City Dance, Solon Chabad Preschool, Park Preschool, JDN preschool, and Ganon Gil. Maria authors the blog Maria’s Movers (www.mariasmovers.com) where she shares creative ideas and strategies for teaching young dancers. The blog unites a community of teachers who are inspiring our youngest dance artists every day. Maria holds a Master’s degree in Dance Education from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in dance from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Maria served on the Dance/NYC Junior Committee for 2 years and presented at the 2012 Dance USA Conference. She also presents at the Dance Teacher Summit in New York City! Additionally, in 2020 Maria started a dance and movement subscription box service called Move & Bloom. How to Connect with Maria:
Show Notes: Join the Discussion and share your thoughts! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Should Dance Classes be Themed? How to Structure a large Tap Class with Guest Corey Lozier | 17 Nov 2022 | 01:08:53 | |
How can you teach class without a theme? Should you teach dance without a theme? How do you prioritize your class flow to ensure nothing important is missed? How can you structure a large class to ensure no child is missed? How to Connect with Corey:
Show Notes: If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Students Dropping, Parent and Me Dance Class Structure & Student Teachers - with Erin Burd | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:47:00 | |
Should students be in charge of preschool dance classes? I will cover this topic and more with special guest Erin Burd as we answer some problems, struggles and questions from dance teachers and studio owners! How to Connect with Erin:
Thank you to our Season 6 Sponsor: dance dance hooray! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn® Podcast - The Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast Season 6 - Introduction | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:01:26 | |
Welcome to Season 6 of the Dance to Learn Podcast - The Preschool Dance Teacher’s Podcast! I’m your Host Jessica Strong! I am so excited for this season, because I’m introducing a new format! This season is all about YOU! I am answering your questions, providing help and guidance with your biggest struggles in the studio setting and I’m inviting Industry Leaders as guests to discuss your biggest challenges and provide you with guidance, support and resources to help you in your journey as a Dance Educator! Season 6 Premieres on our new day and time - Thursday November 9th with my featured guest Erin Burd! You won’t want to miss it! Tune on Apple and Spotify podcasts. If you have a question, problem or challenge that you would like addressed on air, visit our website: thepreschooldanceteacherspodcast.com and click “Ask Jessica” and I may feature your question on an upcoming episode! Happy Dancing! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 5 Episode 9: Crawling is a Milestone | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:10:26 | |
In today's Podcast Episode, I wanted to talk about one of the key takeaways from last week's podcast interview with Allison Mell from Tots and Target. Did you know that the CDC recently removed crawling as a developmental milestone? As a dance teacher, this is really concerning! Crawling provides so many benefits to young children, not just in the physical sense but also for their brain and sensory development! What can we do as dance teachers to help students who may have skipped the crawling phase, or performed a-typical crawling patterns without being corrected. Listen to today's episode for some ideas! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 5 Episode 8: Child Development and the Dance Studio with Allison Mell from Tots on Target! | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:49:27 | |
In today's Podcast Episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Allison Mell with Tots on Target, a Physical Therapist who works side by side with Mary Deutsch, a Licensed Occupational Therapist to help parents understand how their children grow and develop. I recently completed their Babies on the Move course which was BRILLIANT (it's linked below) and I was captivated about the section on red flags and crawling. So it had me wondering, how can some of these "red flags" present themselves in the later years, the years of 3, 4 and 5 when dancers are ready to sign up for dance classes for the first time? In this episode we discuss Development, Crawling, Red-Flags, Balancing, W-Sitting and More! You don't want to miss it! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: How to Limit Distractions in the Dance Studio | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:05:45 | |
Hello Dance Teacher Friends! Happy Wednesday and welcome to another episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast! I’m your host Jessica Strong and today I wanted to talk about limiting distractions inside the dance studio. I started my teaching career teaching in both a studio setting as well as inside schools such as private preschools and public elementary schools. Teaching in a school setting taught me a lot on how unnecessary some “essential” tools inside the dance studio are really not necessary at all for younger and beginning level dancers and can really be more of a distraction than a beneficial tool. Today I'm going to share my thoughts on how you can limit distractions created by the Dance Studio Mirrors and the Ballet Barres! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: How to be a more Assertive Dance Teacher! | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:10:08 | |
Hello Dance Teacher Friends! Happy Wednesday and welcome to another episode of the Dance to Learn Podcast, I’m your host, Jessica Strong - I’m excited to be here with another episode of the podcast. Today I’m going to be talking about how we can be more assertive in the classroom and how changing what we say and how we say it can have a major impact on Classroom Management. If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Separation Anxiety in the Dance Studio! Dance Studio Solutions | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:50:19 | |
Good Morning! Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast with your host Jessica Strong! The Dance to Learn Podcast is the place for dance educators and studio owners to get the best dance teacher resources, tips and advice to help you dance, learn and grow right along with your students. Let’s get into today’s episode. If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: My 3 Favorite Classroom Management Tricks for Dance Teachers! | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:10:17 | |
Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast - Where I help dance teachers and studio owners dance, learn and grow right along with your students. I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner here at Dance to Learn. In Today’s episode I am sharing 3 of my favorite Classroom Management Tricks with you! I hope you continue to Dance, Learn and Grow! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Facebook Strategies with Jennifer Randall! | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:41:10 | |
Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast - Where I help dance teachers and studio owners dance, learn and grow right along with your students. I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner here at Dance to Learn. In today's Podcast episode, I interviewed Jennifer Randall to learn 3 key Facebook Strategies every dance studio should be taking to stand out on social media! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Teaching the Dance Concepts - Relationships! | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:16:50 | |
Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast - Where I help dance teachers and studio owners dance, learn and grow right along with your students. I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner here at Dance to Learn. In Today’s episode I am discussing Teaching the Dance Concept of POSITIONS. Why learning different positional concepts is important for our dancers and how we can teach them in creative ways. Teaching the Dance Concepts Episode List: If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Welcome to Season 5 of the Dance to Learn® Podcast! | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:02:05 | |
Welcome to Season 5 of the Dance to Learn® Podcast! I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner of Dance to Learn® This season, I’m excited to continue some of our most popular topics! Including episodes on Teaching the Dance Concepts Addressing your Biggest Dance Teacher Challenges Classroom Management Hacks I’ve learned from Tik Tok and Instagram! I will also be adding some new topics on Child Development, Sharing the mistakes I’ve made as a Dance Teacher as well as bringing on some amazing influencers and dance teachers in our industry for exclusive interviews! If you are interested in being a Guest on the Dance to Learn Podcast, please visit dancetolearn.co/podcast to fill out the online application! I would love to have you join me in my mission of helping dance teachers everywhere dance, learn and grow! Happy Dancing! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 4 Episode 11: Jennifer Randall Webinar: How to Create a Dance Lesson Plan that Tells a Story | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:40:44 | |
Today I was able to sit down with Jennifer Randall and share my process for creating my lesson plans! My preschool dance lesson plans are designed to flow and tell a story almost like a choreographed dance. Learn the 4 components of a lesson plan plus what subjects can be turned into a story-based lesson plan! YouTube Channel: BrainDance Warm Up Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMouPPEAhjY&list=PLEHQcc_XZn4O9Sa2--2GwyDTH0slnE74J Dance Me a Story Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zot8_AKsgHA&list=PLEHQcc_XZn4NGOeYNGSneFIimW2u5jnLp BrainDance Master Class: Pumpkin Pie Slices Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan Library: https://learn.dancetolearnuniversity.com/pages/lesson-plans Memberships: https://learn.dancetolearnuniversity.com/pages/memberships Florrie Flamingo: www.florrieflamingo.com Socials: If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 4 Episode 10! Teaching the Dance Concepts: Positions | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:14:57 | |
Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast - Where I help dance teachers and studio owners dance, learn and grow right along with your students. I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner here at Dance to Learn. In Today’s episode I am discussing Teaching the Dance Concept of POSITIONS. Why learning different positional concepts is important for our dancers and how we can teach them in creative ways. Teaching the Dance Concepts Episode List: If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 4 Episode 9! Helping Dancers and Parents with Separation Anxiety | 04 Aug 2021 | 00:21:39 | |
In today's podcast, I am addressing your toughest Dance Teacher Challenges! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 4 Episode 8: Dance Teacher Problem - Student Engagement | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:19:18 | |
In today's episode of the Dance to Learn® Podcast I am discussing student engagement, the reasons students may lack engagement during your class and how you can address the issue! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast! Season 4 Episode 7 (REPLAY) - Addressing your Dance Teacher Challenges: Teaching Technique while having fun! | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:07:33 | |
Today's podcast episode is a REPLAY from Season 3 Episode 8! Addressing your Preschool Dance Teacher Challenges! I've broken down the episode into 4 parts and will be rebroadcasting it in a 4 part mini-series over the next few episodes, since the original episode was nearly an hour! I want this to be a nice bite-sized audio clip for you to enjoy and hopefully help you if you are experiencing these challenges yourself! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 4 Episode 6! (REPLAY) - Addressing your Dance Teacher Challenges! Recital Dances! | 26 May 2021 | 00:10:53 | |
Today's podcast episode is a REPLAY from Season 3 Episode 8! Addressing your Preschool Dance Teacher Challenges! I've broken down the episode into 4 parts and will be rebroadcasting it in a 4 part mini-series over the next few episodes, since the original episode was nearly an hour! I want this to be a nice bite-sized audio clip for you to enjoy and hopefully help you if you are experiencing these challenges yourself! If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 4 Episode 5! Creating Preschool Dance Lesson Plans that Tell a Story! PART 4 | 19 May 2021 | 00:11:03 | |
Good Morning dance teachers! Happy Wednesday! Welcome back to the Dance to Learn Podcast! I'm so happy you are with me today! Today’s episode is part the final part of my 4 part mini-series that I’ve been hosting here on the podcast all about creating preschool dance lesson plans that tell a Story! Today I am discussing the important role props and music make in your lesson planning and how you can incorporate props and music into your lesson plans. If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 4 Episode 4! Creating a Preschool Dance Lesson Plan that tells a Story PART 3 | 12 May 2021 | 00:18:03 | |
Good Morning! Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast with your host Jessica Strong! The Dance to Learn Podcast is the place for dance educators and studio owners to get the best dance teacher resources, tips and advice to help you dance, learn and grow right along with your students. Let’s get into today’s episode. If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn® Podcast: Season 4 Episode 3! Creating a Preschool Dance Lesson Plan that tells a Story | 05 May 2021 | 00:06:34 | |
Good Morning! Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast with your host Jessica Strong! The Dance to Learn Podcast is the place for dance educators and studio owners to get the best dance teacher resources, tips and advice to help you dance, learn and grow right along with your students. Let’s get into today’s episode. If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 4 Episode 2! Creating Preschool Dance Lesson Plans that Tell a Story! PART 1 | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:09:27 | |
Good Morning! Welcome to the Dance to Learn® Podcast with your host Jessica Strong! The Dance to Learn Podcast is the place for dance educators and studio owners to get the best dance teacher resources, tips and advice to help you dance, learn and grow right along with your students. Let’s get into today’s episode. If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| Dance to Learn Podcast: Season 4 Episode 1! Welcome to Season 4! | 21 Apr 2021 | 00:02:32 | |
Good Morning! Welcome to the Dance to Learn Podcast with your host Jessica Strong! The Dance to Learn Podcast is the place for dance educators and studio owners to get the best dance teacher resources, tips and advice to help you dance, learn and grow right along with your students. Let’s get into today’s episode. If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| DTL S3 E11 - Teaching the Dance Concepts: DIRECTIONS | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:35:10 | |
Welcome to the Dance to Learn Podcast - Where I help dance teachers and studio owners dance, learn and grow right along with your students. I’m your host Jessica Strong, I’m the Creative Director and owner here at Dance to Learn. In Today’s episode I am discussing Teaching the Dance Concept of DIRECTIONS. Why learning different directions is important for our dancers and how we can teach them in creative ways. Teaching the Dance Concepts Episode List: If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| DTL S3 10 - Why are my Students Behaving this Way? (Part 2) - Behavioral Investigation 101 | 07 Apr 2021 | 00:22:02 | |
Today's podcast is the second part of a 2 part mini-series titled "Why are my Students Behaving this Way?" Today I cover behavioral investigating 101 following 5 R's and using a behavior journal. If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||
| DTL S3 E9 - Why are my Students Behaving this Way? (Part 1) - Fulfilling the basic needs of your Students | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:26:06 | |
Today’s topic is part 1 of a 2 part series that I am calling “Why are my students behaving this way??” Specifically today I will be talking about ensuring we have an environment that is fulfilling the basic needs of our students first and foremost. If you want your Questions answered or to provide feedback to one of our Listeners, Join us in the Preschool Dance Teacher's Podcast where you can participate in #askthepod and #podtalk every Monday & Tuesday! Follow Us: Shop our Curriculum: Hosted by Buzzsprout: | |||