Once Upon a Ballet Certified Studio Owner Nadia Giuliano remembers being introduced to dance for the first time at the age of four years old.

Spotlight SeriesAshley HartfordNovember 12, 2022teaching certifications, teaching dance to children, teaching dance to toddlers, teaching preschool dance

What makes a great dance teacher?

The best dance teachers I had when growing up were ones who saw each student as an individual—regardless of what curriculum, school, or method of dance they taught. So what makes a great dance teacher great?

teachingAshley HartfordMarch 19, 2021pre-ballet, benefits, ballet benefits, teaching dance to toddlers, teaching dance to children, teaching preschool dance, teaching dance, teaching tips

Tips for Teaching Tots to Wait their Turn in Dance Class

Today I want to give you a few quick tips for teaching tots—on helping your students wait for their turn during travelling exercises.

Getting Started with BrainDance

You’ve likely heard the term “BrainDance” before, but what exactly is a BrainDance? And does it differ for toddlers and preschoolers when compared with older children?

Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Preschool Dance, Toddler DanceAshley HartfordJune 1, 2020teaching, class ideas, class activities, braindance, teaching dance to children, teaching dance to toddlers