This is the podcast for us dance teachers balancing our teaching job with other jobs, commitments, and just life in general!  We don't need to know how to run the whole studio, work with students 20+ hours a week, or win big at competitions; we just want practical advice and real conversations about how to be the best dance teachers we can be with the little time we have with our students.  Join Maia on The Casual Dance Teacher's Podcast and in The Casual Dance Teacher's Network on Facebook. 

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Trick Steps - Do We Even Need Them?!

Ugh, trick steps; I love to hate 'em!  As casual dance teachers, should we be teaching our students trick steps?   Do they have a place in EVERY style of dance?  Can w...

Competition Prep for Recreational Dancers with Olivia Lou

Olivia Lou is a dance educator and competition adjudicator here to tell us how to prepare any and all students to attend a dance competition - regardless of their leve...

Applied Behavior Analysis Practices for Dance Teachers

Today's episode is a follow-up on episode number 22 with guest Isaac Iskra.  After reflecting upon that conversation, I decided (on a last-minute whim that forced me t...

An Autistic Perspective on Choreography and Dance Education with Isaac Iskra

In today's episode, Isaac Iskra, founder of Nefelaba Dance Theater, shares his experience in developing his craft as a dancer and choreographer with Autism.  In additi...

Body and Mind Self-Care for Dance Teachers with Rachel Jenks

Today Rachel Jenks, aka "The Booty-Kicking Ballerina," shares her story of completely running her body into the ground in pursuit of her dream career as a professional...

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