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A photo of three white, female presenting dancers around the age of 10. They are wearing pink leotards, chatting, and hanging from the ballet barre. Next to the photo, black text on a blue background reads: 21 Tips to Manage Distracting Behaviors in the Dance Studio

21 Tips to Manage Distracting Behaviors in Dance Classes

by shannondoolingdances | Oct 23, 2025 | For Dance Students, For Dance Teachers

What are distracting behaviors in the dance studio? Distracting behaviors can happen in any dance class setting – from preschool creative movement classes to upper level collegiate technique courses. Distracting behaviors may include things like talking…

A photo of a white female presenting dancer in a white skirt and grey top. She has her arms above her head and a leg tucked up in a jump. Black text reads, "All about contemporary dance"

All about contemporary dance

by shannondoolingdances | Jul 28, 2025 | For Choreographers, For Dance Parents and Families, For Dance Students, For Dance Teachers

What is contemporary dance? If you watch dance on TV or attend dance competitions, chances are you’ve seen a LOT of contemporary dance. Contemporary dance has become pervasive in the dance field, influencing almost every dance style from ballet to…

A group of teenage dancers, both male and female presenting, wearing hats and sunglasses while they strike a pose outdoors. On part of the image, black text on pink background reads, "10 Activities for Summer Dance Camps or Classes"

10 Activities for Summer Dance Camps or Classes

by shannondoolingdances | Jun 25, 2025 | For Dance Studio Owners, For Dance Teachers

Try something new in your dance classes this summer! The title of this blog post is pretty self-explanatory! In the summer, many dance teachers may want to try something new in their dance classes. They may want to offer a different experience for their dance…

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Shannon is a very insightful and knowledgeable individual in the dance industry. I opened my performing arts academy in fall 2017, and she took the time to share a lot of helpful information as well as a copy of a teacher handbook she put together. It is so nice to have professionals in the industry looking out for each other and offering a helping hand. Thanks Shannon for all your wisdom!

Shannon, I absolutely love The Holistic Guide to Journaling for Dance Students. It allows me to have a conversation with each student in a way that is non intrusive and supportive. I change the questions slightly to fit my curriculum and the content we are presently working on. Thank you so much.

I think The Holistic Guide to Goal Setting for Dancers is very thorough with excellent examples of goals.

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