Dear Dance Teacher,

Take the time to understand what you need as a teacher in order to thrive, because when you thrive, your students will too. It’s easy to feel pressure to run your classes the way others do, but the most successful studios are built by teachers who stay true to themselves.

Create an environment that supports your energy, your personality and the way you love to teach. When you show up as your authentic self, the right students and families will naturally connect with you.

(I wish I had known this when I started and didn’t try and do the same as others)