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Teach.Dance graphic: Modern dance class ideas. Warm ups, travelling and floor work. A speaker, a stopwatch, a water bottle and dance shoes on floor tape.

Modern dance class ideas: warm ups, travelling steps and floor work

22 October 2026

Practical modern dance class ideas: a simple 45-minute class shape, warm ups, across the floor games, safe floor work, creative tasks and

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Tap class ideas for beginners: rhythm games and first steps

15 October 2026

Fresh tap class ideas for beginners: a simple class shape, first steps, rhythm games that build listening, and how to move towards

Small pink ballet slippers beside a studio barre with the title Ballet for under 5s class plan

Ballet for under 5s: a simple 30-minute class plan

8 October 2026

A friendly, ready-to-use 30-minute class plan for ballet for under 5s, with timings, imagery, safeguarding basics and ideas to keep little dancers

Growth spurts in young dancers: what dance teachers can do

22 September 2026

Practical ideas for looking after young dancers’ bodies: growth spurts, growing pains, rest, warm-ups and very flexible joints, based on NHS and

Dance exam nerves: helping students feel ready

15 September 2026

Practical ways for dance teachers to help students feel calm and confident before graded exams, from mock exams and routines to breathing

Teach.Dance graphic on burgundy: Planning your dance school timetable for your September classes, with a clock and a weekly timetable card.

Dance school timetable: planning your September classes

4 August 2026

August is timetable time. How to use last year’s registers, local term dates and family routines to plan a September timetable that

How to Structure a Commercial Dance Class

10 July 2025

Commercial dance is constantly evolving – influenced by music trends, fashion, and what we see on stage and screen. I recently chatted

Dancing to Success with Jackie Sanderson: Embracing Marginal Gains

17 July 2024

Jackie Sanderson shares her journey of embracing marginal gains to achieve success in dance. This article delves into her philosophy of continuous

Navigating the Path to Success in Dance: From Beginner to Advanced

3 July 2024

Learn about the developmental path in dance, including the stages, setbacks, and strategic approaches needed to guide dancers to professional success.

Repetition is Key: The Gateway to Mastery in Dance

2 July 2024

Repetition is the cornerstone of dance mastery. In our latest article, we delve into the transformative power of repeated practice. From ingraining

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